Illinois legend Dee Brown is returning to the Fighting Illini basketball program, serving for Head Coach John Groce as the program’s first-ever Director of Player Development and Alumni Relations. Brown’s new role comes on the heels of a successful year-long stint in the UI’s Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) as Special Assistant to the Director
Missouri State University-West Plains Hires Popp as Head Coach
Chris Popp, assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, has been selected as the new head coach of the Grizzly Basketball program at Missouri State University-West Plains, university officials announced today. Popp’s (pronounced “Pope”) hiring is subject to approval by the Missouri State University Board of Governors. His first day on the
Aller Steps Down at Eastern Nazarene College
The Eastern Nazarene College Athletic Department announced that Jim Aller has chosen not to return as the head men’s basketball coach and assistant athletic director at Eastern Nazarene College to pursue other opportunities. A search for his successor will begin immediately. Aller served as the Lions’ head coach for seven seasons, compiling a record of
Hurley, Rhode Island Agree to Extend Contract to 2021-22
The University of Rhode Island and head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to extend his contract through the 2021-22 season, adding an additional year to the deal that was signed in April, 2015. “I am very excited to continue to work together with Dan Hurley for years to come. As a result of
Butler and Head Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann Agree to Contract Extension
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