Joining elite company, Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self has been chosen for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A first-ballot inductee, Self began his coaching career as an graduate assistant at Kansas in 1985-86 under Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown. He then returned to his alma mater, Oklahoma State, as
HoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group
UNION COLLEGE (KY) HEAD COACH KEVIN BURTON NAMED HOOPDIRT.COM NAIA COACH OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY THE HOOP GROUP For Immediate Release April 1, 2017 Union College (KY) Head Coach Kevin Burton has been named as the HoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group for the 2016-17 college basketball season. Burton
DJ Damazo named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Valley Forge
The University of Valley Forge Athletic Department has announced the hiring of DJ Damazo as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Damazo has earned his Master’s Degree in organizational leadership from Eastern University. He received his bachelor’s degree from Geneva College in Human Services where he was a 2 year starter on the Men’s
Craig Neal relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico
Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs has announced that Craig Neal has been relieved of his duties as men’s basketball coach for the University of New Mexico. Krebs stated that a national search for UNM’s next head coach, the 21st in program history, will begin immediately. “The University of New Mexico is grateful for the
BREAKING: Change in Leadership at Southern University; Banks Elevated to AD, Scott Named Interim Head Basketball Coach
The Southern University System (SUS) Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Roman Banks as the director of athletics, University officials announced Friday. The decision removes the existing interim title for Banks, who held the post in an interim capacity for more than 18 months while also serving as the head coach of the Southern
HoopDirt.com Junior College Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group
SOUTHWESTERN CC (IA) HEAD COACH TODD LORENSEN NAMED HOOPDIRT.COM COACH OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY THE HOOP GROUP For Immediate Release March 31, 2017 Southwestern Community College Head Coach Todd Lorensen has been named as the HoopDirt.com Junior College Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group for the 2016-17 college basketball season. Lorensen
John Redman Named Assistant Basketball Coach at the University of Mobile
University of Mobile’s athletic department announces the hiring of John Redman, as the assistant men’s basketball coach. Redman, a Spanish Fort, Ala. native, graduated from Spring Hill College in 2013, where he spent one year as a basketball player and the other three years as a student assistant. “I’m excited to join coach [Joe] Niland
HOT: Chad Murray Named Head Basketball Coach at Pacific Lutheran University
The Pacific Lutheran University athletic department and athletic director Laurie Turner announced the hiring of Chad Murray on Thursday as head coach for the Lute men’s basketball program. “Under Chad’s leadership, I look forward to seeing men’s basketball continue to be a top tier program in the Northwest Conference,” said Athletic Director Laurie Turner. “With
MUST WATCH: This is Just Play…
Coaches, if you’re looking to win championships, check out this new video from Just Play – I was really impressed! These guys are former athletes who “get it”, and understand what coaches need to be successful. If you’re looking for more info, check them out at their booth at the Final Four or reach out
BREAKING: Metro State Denver parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Derrick Clark
In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that a good DII job in the RMC was opening. Here it is… Metropolitan State University of Denver Director of Athletics Dr. Anthony Grant announced today that a national search will begin for the next head men’s basketball coach. “MSU Denver has a tradition of being one of the
Jones Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UNC Pembroke
UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Ben Miller announced Thursday that Tony Jones, who has served the team in various roles over the last three seasons, has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Jones, who most recently served as a graduate assistant coach for the Black & Gold this past season in its run
Miller and Downing round-out North Texas basketball staff
North Texas men’s basketball head coach Grant McCasland has announced the hiring of James Miller and Jareem Dowling as assistant coaches. Miller and Dowling join associate head coach Ross Hodge, completing McCasland’s coaching staff. Assistant coach James Miller “We are thrilled to have James Miller join the Mean Green family,” McCasland said. “He is an