University of North Texas Vice President and director of athletics Wren Baker announced on Sunday that Tony Benford has been relieved of his duties as men’s basketball head coach effective immediately. “After spending this season evaluating our men’s basketball program, we have determined that a change in leadership is necessary,” Baker said. “Tony and his
Missouri Fires Kim Anderson
University of Missouri Director of Athletics Jim Sterk has asked third-year Tigers’ men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson to step down from his position at the end of the 2016-17 season. “This decision has been very difficult for me personally because of the tremendous respect I have for Kim,” Sterk said. “I know how hard he
BREAKING: Jones Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DII Tusculum College
After six seasons at the helm of the Tusculum College men’s basketball program, Mike Jones has resigned as head coach according to TC athletic director Doug Jones. Since his appointment as men’s basketball coach in August 2011, Coach Jones has mentored three All-South Atlantic Conference performers as well as the 2013 SAC Freshman of the
OFFICIAL: Fisher College Head Coach Resigns
Following up on some “dirt” from earlier today (Daily Dirt – 3/3/17)… Fisher College Interim Athletic Director Robert Melaragni has announced Men’s Head Basketball Coach David Lindberg is stepping down, following 12 season of leading his team. Coach Lindberg’s decision comes following another successful season for the Falcons, who went 20-9; the team was among
Benefits of the Dr. Dish Training Management System Featuring the New Skill Builder
Coaches and Trainers around the world are always looking for the best solutions when it comes to training their players efficiently. Time, rules and regulations are often obstacles many coaches face throughout the year. Basketball has become a year round sport and if your players aren’t training efficiently, they will quickly fall behind the curve.
BREAKING: Austin Peay Head Coach Dave Loos set to retire
Austin Peay State University will hold an 11 a.m., Monday, press conference to celebrate the career of Dave Loos, who will announce his retirement after 27 years as head men’s basketball coach—including 16 as athletics director. ‘The Dean of Ohio Valley Conference basketball coaches’, Loos walks away following a storied career which included a league-record
Freed-Hardeman Head Coach Jim Sanderson wins #500
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Talk about a way to end the regular season. Freed-Hardeman Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Sanderson won his 500th career game Saturday as the Lions defeated Missouri Baptist University 87-68 at the Brewer Sports Center. Not only did Saturday’s victory secure the historic win for Sanderson, it also allowed the Lions to lock up the
Drake To Conduct Nationwide Search For Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Drake University will conduct a nationwide search to identify a head men’s basketball coach, director of athletics Sandy Hatfield Clubb has announced. “We have initiated a national search for a head men’s basketball coach with an unwavering goal in mind – to develop the competitive program that our University, student-athletes, alumni and loyal supporters deserve,”
WEEK 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2016-17 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s award
Boise State Head Coach Leon Rice earns 1-year extension
Boise State head coach Leon Rice earned a one-year contract extension with the Bronco’s 85-78 win over San Jose State this past weekend. The win was the 18th of the season, which automatically triggered the extension that was written in to his most recent contract (PDF of the contract agreement can be found HERE). This
Moore’s 800th Win Extra Special as Wooster Captures NCAC Championship, Extend D3 Record to 15th Straight NCAA Tournament
Senior Dan Fanelly sank two free throws with :09.2 remaining to extend The College of Wooster’s lead to two possessions, as the Fighting Scots won their league-leading 16th North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament, earned the NCAC’s automatic bid to the program’s NCAA Div. III record 15-straight tournament, and picked up head coach Steve Moore’s 800th
Interim Tag Removed; Watkins Named Head Coach at Southeastern CC (IA)
Lorenzo Watkins has been named as the head basketball coach at Southeastern Community College (IA). He had been serving as the interim head coach at the college since the retirement of Terry Carroll back on January 3rd. SCC President Dr. Michael Ash says that Watkins was the logical choice, and cites his “experience, reputation, and