Butler and men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann have agreed to a contract extension. The deal now runs through the 2021-22 season. Holtmann’s teams have posted a 45-22 record in his two seasons as head coach. He and former coach Brad Stevens are the only coaches in Butler history to lead the Bulldogs to the NCAA
OFFICIAL: Stitzel Named Head Coach at Millersville University
Following up on a rumor from earlier this week (DII DIRT)… Millersville University Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Brian Hazlett has announced Casey Stitzel as the Marauders’ new men’s basketball coach. Stitzel, a two-time MAC Freedom Coach of the Year, spent the previous eight seasons as the head coach at Delaware Valley University. “We
Oats Signs New Five-Year Contract at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo and head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats have agreed on a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced on Wednesday. The new deal will keep Oats on the UB sidelines through the 2020-21 season. “Nate’s first year at the helm was an overwhelming success. The efforts of he and
Whitford Signs Contract Extension at Ball State
Ball State has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach James Whitford through the 2020-21 season, director of intercollegiate athletics Mark Sandy announced. “I want to thank Mark Sandy, Terry King and the entire Ball State administration for their support,” Whitford said. “I am honored to receive a contract extension, and we are excited to
OFFICIAL: Doug West Resigns as Head Coach at Penn State Altoona
Following up on some “dirt” that HoopDirt.com posted last night (DIII DIRT)… Penn State Altoona Director of Athletics Brent Baird has released the following statement on the resignation of men’s basketball coach Doug West, who has been hired as the head boys basketball coach at Altoona Area High School: “We appreciate Doug’s efforts as our
The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler featuring Minnesota West Head Coach Kris Babler
In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler talks to Kris Babler about work/life balance, his approach to handling adversity, and life perspective as it relates to coaching. Coach Babler was recently hired as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Minnesota West Community College after being deployed overseas as a US Army Reservist.
UMary’s Sorby Departs for Central CC (IA)
After playing a key role in the University of Mary men’s basketball impressive turnaround this past season, Karl Sorby is leaving the Marauders coaching staff after three seasons on the bench to serve as the assistant coach at Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska. The Central Raiders are an NJCAA Division 2 institution that competes in Region
Whitford Receives Contract Extension at Ball State
Ball State head coach James Whitford has signed a contract extension according to The Star Press. The three-year extension, on top of the two years left from his original contract, will push Whitford’s contract through April 2021. According to the report, Ball State AD Mark Sandy said that Whitford’s $275,000 base salary won’t change. In his three seasons as
Brent Scott Added to Rice Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Rice head coach Mike Rhoades has announced the addition of former Owl standout Brent Scott to the coaching staff as assistant coach. Scott joins the Owls after spending the past four years as assistant coach at TCU. This is Scott’s second stint coaching at his alma mater. He was also an assistant during the 2007-08 season. “We’re very excited
OFFICIAL: Kelvin Jefferson Named Assistant Coach at Old Dominion
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted back on May 10th (ODU DIRT)… Old Dominion men’s basketball head coach Jeff Jones has named Kelvin Jefferson an assistant coach. Jefferson served an assistant coach under Jones at American University from 2001-05. “I am very excited to have Kelvin Jefferson join our coaching staff,” Jones said.
North Dakota State Names Will Veasley Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
North Dakota State head men’s basketball coach David Richman announced the hiring of Will Veasley as an assistant coach for the Bison on Monday, May 16. Veasley, the all-time winningest player in Butler history and a starter on the Bulldogs’ 2010 national runner-up team, has served on Illinois State’s coaching staff for the past three
OFFICIAL: Doug Overton Named Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this week (DII Dirt)… Lincoln University has announced the hiring of its’ new Head Men’s Basketball Coach Doug Overton. Coach Overton is a Philadelphia Basketball legend. A graduate of Dobbins Technical High school, Overton helped his team to a city championship playing alongside Philadelphia Hoop legends