Kansas Wesleyan Director of Athletics Mike Hermann has accepted the resignation of Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Fear. Fear coached five seasons at Kansas Wesleyan, compiling a 29-115 overall record. During his tenure at KWU, Fear coached ten All-KCAC performers and six Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes. Fear was charged with rebuilding the basketball program from the ground
BREAKING: Byrne Resigns at Ohio Northern, Bensman Named New Head Coach
Rich Bensman has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern University, effective immediately. He replaces Kevin Byrne, who resigned on Wednesday as head coach after four seasons as the helm. Bensman has served as an assistant coach at Ohio Northern for the previous four years. “We are excited to begin a new
HOT: Florida State’s Hamilton Receives Extension Through 2018-19
Florida State University Director of Athletics Stan Wilcox announced today that FSU has reached an agreement in principle with head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton on an extension of his contract. The Seminoles’ leader in all-time wins, Hamilton’s current contract will be extended through the 2018-19 season. “Our goal is to be in the NCAA Tournament
2016 TRACKER: College Basketball Coaching Changes
It’s that time of the year already! We have started our 2016 Tracker where we follow the college basketball coaching changes at ALL levels. The changes will be updated once they have been confirmed. The Tracker can be found on the right-hand side of our home page, and can also be accessed here: 2016 TRACKER.
Judkins Wins 200th Game at Dixie State
Four Storm players tallied double figures in a balanced scoring attack as Dixie State handed Head Coach Jon Judkins his 200th victory on the DSU bench with a 75-65 win at Dominican University Monday night in San Rafael, Calif. In addition to his 200th victory Monday night, Coach Judkins (200-99 overall at DSU) will coach
OFFICIAL: Jim Weeks Out as Basketball Coach at Doane College
Following up on a rumor that we posted yesterday… Doane College has confirmed in a press release that Jim Weeks is no longer the head basketball coach at the school. “We wish Coach Weeks the best in his future endeavors and thank him for the dedication and leadership he provided the young men in our
HOT: Principia College (IL) Head Basketball Coach Mike Bushong Announces Retirement
After serving Principia in many different capacities for over 40 years, Head Basketball Coach Mike Bushong has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2015-16 season. Current Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Todd Zimmerman, has been appointed as the interim head coach for the remainder of the school term and will work closely with coach Bushong to
Nolan Smith Joins Duke Staff as Special Assistant
Former Duke All-American Nolan Smith has joined the Blue Devils’ men’s basketball staff as a special assistant, effective immediately, Duke head coachMike Krzyzewski announced Monday. The Upper Marlboro, Md., native’s duties will include assisting the coaching staff in developing game strategies, breaking down game film, planning practices and contributing in staff meetings. “This is a terrific addition to
OFFICIAL: Change Made at DIII Newbury College
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one last night (DIII DIRT: Townsell out at Newbury). Newbury College made the official announcement today – Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jelani Townsell resigned after five seasons at the helm. Over the past years at Newbury, Townsell led the Nighthawks to back-to-back New
Week 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete list
Tad Boyle Receives One-year Contract Extension at Colorado
A one-year contract extension was approved for Colorado head coach Tad Boyle at Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting in Colorado Springs. Boyle’s deal will now run through the 2020-21 season. He did not receive a salary increase or extra any incentives with the extension. His current salary plus incentives in around $1.5 million per season. Boyle is in his
OFFICIAL: Howie Dickenman Announces Retirement as Central Connecticut Men’s Basketball Coach
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one on Wednesday (HOT RUMOR: Dickenman to Retire). It has now been made official, Central Connecticut head coach Howie Dickenman has announced his retirement effective at the end of the current season. “I have a lot of people to thank but I’m going to