Chaminade University director of athletics Bill Villa has announced a three-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Eric Bovaird that will take him through April 2023. “Chaminade has been, and continues to be, a great place for me and my family,” Bovaird said. “I’m thankful to have this incredible job and am excited about the
OFFICIAL: Harding Relieved of Duties at Assumption
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier this morning (DII DIRT). It’s now been made official that a coaching change has been made at DII Assumption College, as Director of Athletics Jamie Marcoux announced that men’s basketball head coach Michael Harding has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I would like
Calvin College Head Basketball Coach Vande Streek Announces Retirement
Kevin Vande Streek has announced his retirement as Calvin College men’s basketball coach. Vande Streek will remain at Calvin as a professor and administrator. A native of Waupun, Wisconsin, Vande Streek retires after a 23-year run as head coach of the Knights. He is the longest tenured head coach in Calvin men’s basketball history. He
Big Ten Issues Public Reprimand of Iowa Men’s Basketball Coach Fran McCaffery and Announces Institutional Fine
The Big Ten office issued a public reprimand of Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy following Iowa’s game against Ohio State on Feb. 26. The Big Ten supports the University of Iowa’s two game suspension of Coach McCaffery announced on Wednesday. In addition, the conference announced that
Fisk U Head Coach, former NBA Star Kenny Anderson suffers stroke
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson has suffered a stroke. The 48-year-old Anderson recently completed his first season coaching NAIA program Fisk University in Nashville. Fisk said in a statement Tuesday that the university community extends its “thoughts and prayers” to Anderson and his family. Anderson’s wife, Natasha Anderson, said in a statement
Bisio Named Head Basketball Coach at College of the Redwoods
College of the Redwoods has hired a new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Ryan Bisio, the current Director of Athletics at St. Bernards High School, will take over the coaching position for the 2019-20 CR basketball season. Bisio is a seasoned and dynamic basketball coach, who has coached at Santa Rosa Junior College, Arcata High School,
North Georgia Head Basketball Coach Faulkner Resigns
University of North Georgia athletic director Lindsay Reeves announced Tuesday, February 26 that head men’s basketball coach Chris Faulkner has resigned his position in order to accept a new role at UNG as the department’s Athletics Development Officer. As the new athletics development officer, Faulkner will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors and
Willson Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Emory & Henry
David Willson, who helped lead the Emory & Henry College Men’s Basketball program to their first-ever Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) championship in 2018, is leaving his position as head men’s basketball coach to assume the same role at Memphis University School (MUS). Willson is a 1999 graduate of the Memphis, Tenn. preparatory school, and played under legendary coach Jerry Peters, who
COACHES ON THE MOVE: 2019 Coaching Changes Tracker now LIVE
The HoopDirt.com 2019 Coaching Changes Tracker is now live! As we do every year, we will be tracking the coaching changes at all levels – from D1 to JUCO. The tracker can be found on the front page, or by clicking HERE. I’ve started the list – if I’ve missed any, let me know. Shoot
Jimmerson Named Head Basketball Coach at Golden West College
Tony Jimmerson has been selected to lead the new era of Golden West College men’s basketball as the head coach for the 2019-2020 season. Prior to coming to Golden West, he was the associate head coach at Santa Ana College this past season in 2018-2019 and the assistant head men’s basketball coach for seven seasons
REPORT: Arizona’s Miller, LSU’s Wade subpoenaed in corruption trial
According to a report from Yahoo! Sports, Arizona head coach Sean Miller, and LSU head coach Will Wade will be subpoenaed for April 22 federal basketball corruption trial. From Yahoo!: Preliminary notifications have been sent out to representatives of both Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller and LSU basketball coach Will Wade that they will be
Week 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2018-19 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s