Truman State University director of athletics, Jerry Wollmering, has announced the hiring of Jeff Horner as the next Head Coach of the Bulldog Men’s Basketball program. The former standout point guard at the University of Iowa (2002-06) comes to Kirksville after a successful four-year run at Division I University of North Dakota of the Big
Colby Blaine Named Head Basketball Coach at the College of Idaho
College of Idaho athletic director Reagan Rossi announced this morning that associate head coach Colby Blaine has been named the 16th men’s basketball head coach in Coyote program history. Blaine replaces Scott Garson, who resigned after five seasons to accept an assistant coaching position at NCAA Division I Santa Clara University. “I think the word
Odessa College Head Coach Tra Arnold Accepts DI Assistant Position
Odessa College’s Head Men’s Basketball coach, Tra Arnold, has accepted the position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at NCAA Division I, Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. Coach Arnold has been the head coach for the Wranglers since 2012 and in six years has won a total of 152 games. During Arnold’s six years at
McNeese State Basketball Staff Update
New McNeese men’s basketball head coach Heath Schroyer introduced his 2018-19 basketball staff to the media, including the final piece to the puzzle with the hiring of Jalen Courtney to complete his coaching staff. Courtney comes to McNeese after spending the last three years on staff at Mississippi State where he served as a graduate
Tim Moser Named Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Wyoming College
Tim Moser has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Eastern Wyoming College. The EWC alum has spent the past six seasons as a women’s assistant at Colorado State. Moser has had a ton of success as a head coach on both the men’s and women’s sides (see career highlights below). In addition
Sam Harris out as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Trevecca Nazarene University
Trevecca Nazarene University men’s basketball coach Sam Harris will conclude his service as head coach, closing his 25-year run as the leader of the Trojan program. Harris’ legacy includes leading four teams to the NAIA National Championships and another to the NCCAA National Championships. “We appreciate Coach Harris’s contributions to Trevecca Athletics and to the men’s
OFFICIAL: Josh Davis Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Oklahoma Baptist
Last week, HoopDirt.com reported that Josh Davis would be named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Oklahoma Baptist (Daily Dirt – 4/18/18). It has now been made official, as announced by new head coach Jason Eaker earlier today. “We feel so fortunate to add Josh Davis to Bison Basketball,” said Eaker. “We obviously have
Illinois College Tabs Steve Schweer as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Steve Schweer has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Illinois College. A longtime assistant at several successful regional programs, Schweer brings a winning record as both a coach and a player to IC. “Steve brings a winning mentality from multiple successful programs in this region,” said Director of Athletics Mike Snyder.
North Alabama Names Tom Berryman Assistant Basketball Coach
University of North Alabama men’s head basketball coach Tony Pujol has announced the hiring of Tom Berryman as assistant coach. The Florence, Ala., native comes to UNA from Southeast Missouri State and has 11 years of coaching experience. “Tom is an outstanding basketball coach,” said Pujol. “His attention to detail and his preparation will not
Garson resigns as Head Basketball Coach at College of Idaho; Accepts DI assistant job
College of Idaho athletic director Reagan Rossi has announced that Coyote men’s basketball coach Scott Garson has resigned effective immediately, to accept an assistant coaching position at NCAA Division I Santa Clara University. A news conference is scheduled for tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. inside the foyer of the Marty Holly Athletic Center to
Rod Palmer Named Assistant Basketball Coach at San Diego State
San Diego State men’s basketball head coach Brian Dutcher announced Monday that Rod Palmer, who spent the last 11 seasons as an assistant coach at Long Beach State, including the last four as the associate head coach, has been named an assistant coach at SDSU. Known in the coaching ranks as both an expert in
4/23 UPDATE: 2017-18 Men’s Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
HoopDirt.com has been tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The link to the tracker can be found on the homepage, and also by clicking HERE. The numbers as of Monday April 23rd: DI openings: 52 (48 filled) DII openings: 28 (13 filled) DIII openings: 28