Following up on a report that HoopDirt.com published earlier today (JUCO DIRT)… Chipola College officials held a press conference Wednesday, June 6, to announce the hiring of Brendan Foley as the new head coach of men’s basketball. Chipola Athletic Director Jeff Johnson, said, “Today is a bittersweet day. We’re closing one chapter in Chipola history
SLU Extends Ladner’s Contract Through 2020-21
Southeastern Louisiana University has extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner through the 2020-21 season, Southeastern Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced Wednesday. Ladner’s extension is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Artigues commended Ladner’s progress and the growth of the program. “Getting Coach Ladner signed to
Brandon Nicol Resigns as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Trinity Christian College
The Athletics Department at Trinity has announced the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Brandon Nicol. Nicol has led the Trolls and mentored many student-athletes for the past seven years as well has been a dedicated colleague of the athletics department, which he served in a variety of different duties. Nicol, along with his wife
Mitch Freeman Named Head Basketball Coach at Corban University
Corban University Athletics announced on Wednesday morning the hiring of Mitch Freeman as the new head men’s basketball coach for the Warriors. “We are proud to announce that Mitch Freeman will be the next head men’s basketball coach at Corban University,” said Corban Assistant Athletic Director Sue Roth. “We had an amazing pool of candidates,
Beilein to Remain at Michigan
John Beilein will remain as the head basketball coach at Michigan according to a tweet that he sent earlier today. Multiple reports confirmed that Beilein had met at least twice with the Detroit Pistons over the past few weeks to discuss their vacant head coach position. Beilein’s tweet read: I love the University of Michigan
Concordia College (NY) Names New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Concordia College Director of Athletics Kathy Laoutaris ’93 has named John Cavaliere, currently the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach, as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Cavaliere led the men’s basketball program on an interim basis for the final 13 games of the 2017-18 season as he helped the Clippers to a 7-6 record during
Bryant University Basketball Staff Update
Bryant University head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso has completed his staff for the 2018-19 season with the hiring of assistant coach Chris Cole and director of basketball operations Eamonn Mahar. Cole arrives in Smithfield after spending the last five seasons as the head coach of Rock Creek Christian Academy in Maryland. Rock Creek recorded
Emporia State Basketball Staff Update
Emporia State men’s basketball coach Craig Doty has rounded out his coaching staff with the addition of three new coaches. Tyler Bredehoeft, Chase Dippel, and Brian Morton will all be joining the program for the 2018-19 season. “I am excited to be adding three additional quality coaches to our staff,” Doty stated. “I have known
BREAKING: Mike Davis headed to Detroit Mercy
Texas Southern’s Mike Davis will become the next head basketball coach at Detroit Mercy. Fox 26 in Houston was the first to confirm this. According to the report, “Coach Davis informed me late this afternoon that he was going to accept the head coaching position at Detroit Mercy,” said Dr. Charles McClelland, vice president for
Portland State adds new Assistant Basketball Coach
Portland State Head Basketball Coach Barret Peery has added Zach Payne to his staff as an assistant coach for the 2018-19 season. Payne comes to Portland State after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at Western Oregon. He had recently been elevated to the role of Associate Head Coach at WOU. Payne
Appalachian State Announces Two-Year Extension for Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Fox
Appalachian State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin has announced a two-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Jim Fox that will be effective through the 2020-21 season. The extension was approved Tuesday by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees. “Our men’s basketball program has made progress under Coach Fox’s leadership as they
OFFICIAL: Jack Perri Named Head Basketball Coach at Southern New Hampshire
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com way out in front of this one last week (DII DIRT)… Southern New Hampshire University Director of Athletics Anthony Fallacaro announced Tuesday that Jack Perri has been named the sixth head coach in the history of the men’s basketball program. Perri brings 20 years of coaching experience across