Richard Barron, University of Maine special assistant to the director of athletics, has been named head coach of the men’s basketball team. Following coach Bob Walsh’s decision to not seek a contract extension, the university moved forward with the appointment of Barron. Effective March 5, Barron will immediately assume all head coaching responsibilities. “The university
BREAKING: Marist Fires Head Basketball Coach Mike Maker
Marist College announced a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program on Monday. Mike Maker, head coach of the Marist men’s basketball program, has been relieved of his duties. This comes just days after AD Tim Murray told Center Field “At this point right now, yes, absolutely,” that Maker would return next season. “I
WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2017-18 college basketball season. Past weekly and yearly
McNeese State will not renew contract of Head Basketball Coach Dave Simmons
McNeese State University will begin a national search for its next men’s basketball coach following the announcement by McNeese Director of Athletics Bruce Hemphill that the University will not renew the contract of Coach Dave Simmons. Assistant Athletic Director, Tanner Stines, will chair the search. “We would like to thank Coach Simmons for his commitment
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Post and Relocate Action with Greg Stiemsma
Dr. Dish Basketball is proud to bring you another great Drill of the Week. This week we’ll focus on working down low in the post area. In this drill we’ll walk through the post relocation action and some of the looks and feels for the offensive and defensive player. Dr. Dish was very fortunate to
Western Carolina’s Larry Hunter Stepping Down After 13 Seasons
Larry Hunter today announced that he is stepping down as the Western Carolina head men’s basketball coach with the completion of the 2017-18 season. Hunter, who just wrapped up his 13th season at the head of the Catamount program, was named the head coach of WCU men’s basketball in April, 2005. “We are so very
OFFICIAL: Lusk will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri State
Following up on an earlier report (HoopDirt: Lusk out at Missouri State)… Missouri State University announced today (March 3) that Paul Lusk‘s contract has been canceled, and he will not return as men’s basketball head coach. The announcement was made by President Clif Smart and Director of Athletics Kyle Moats during a news conference Saturday
Buena Vista University’s Van Haaften to be Named Head Basketball Coach at Dordt College
Buena Vista University (BVU) Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Van Haaften has announced that he is stepping down effective March 2. He has accepted a position at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. “I want to thank BVU for the most awesome time of my life,” says Van Haaften. “These 22 years were so great.
OFFICIAL: Jayson Gee Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Longwood
Following up on some “dirt” that HoopDirt.com reported earlier today. It’s now been made official that Longwood University head basketball coach Jayson Gee has resigned. Longwood Athletics Director Troy Austin made the announcement a short time ago. “After a number of conversations between Coach Gee and myself, we agreed it is time to give someone else
UPDATE: HoopDirt.com DI Conference Coach of the Year Tracker
HoopDirt.com is tracking all of the 2017-18 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Conference Coach of the Year winners. The list will be updated as awards roll in. Click on the coach to read the full press release announcing the award. Congratulations to the following coaches: America East Conference American Athletic Conference Atlantic 10 Conference
UPDATE: 2017-18 Men’s Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
HoopDirt.com’s popular Coaching Changes Tracker returns to reflect coaching changes made during the 2017-18 season, as we begin to look ahead to a high-stakes 2018 coaching carousel. Yet again, the HD staff will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The link to the