Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted back on 11/8 (Ivy League Dirt)… Brendan Smith has officially joined the Brown University basketball coaching staff as its operations coordinator after working for three years as an assistant coach at Philadelphia University. Smith worked at Philadelphia University from 2013 to 2016 under its Hall of Fame
BRIAN BARONE: Self Awareness in Coaching…EPISODE 2 “Keeping The Dark Side Out”
This post is a continuation of EPISODE 1- “Build Your Jedi Team…Consistent You Must Be”. It’s a further exploration of my reflections on the philosophical coaching/parenting masterwork that is “Star Wars.” Throughout all 9 Star Wars movies there is a “light” and a “dark” side. The young Anakin Skywalker was a “good boy” with the talent and potential to be a
John Pigatti wins #300 at South Suburban College
South Suburban College Head Coach John Pigatti won his 300th game of his career last night with a 74-55 victory on the road at Oakton CC. All 300 of Coach Pigatti’s wins have come at SSC and he now holds a 300-62 career record. Earlier this season, Pigatti was recognized as HoopDirt.com’s JUCO Coach of
WEEK 2: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 2 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 2016-17 college basketball season. All previous weekly winners can
Coaching Change Made at NAIA DII Point Park University
Very quietly, a coaching change has been made at NAIA DII Point Park University (PA). Long-time head coach Bob Rager was replaced earlier this month by assistant coach Gabe Bubon. Rager had been the head coach at Point Park for the past 27-seasons and collected 368 victories during his tenure. Bubon, who has been an
Happy Thanksgiving from HoopDirt.com!
We hope that you and your family take time to give thanks for the many blessings that you have in your life. Have a great day! -The HoopDirt.com Team
Holy Cross Head Coach Bill Carmody Wins #300
Holy Cross head coach Bill Carmody won the 300th game of his career last night, as his Crusaders defeated Harvard 63-52. Carmody, who is in his nineteenth season as a DI head coach, now holds a 300-258 career record. Last season was his first Holy Cross, and despite 15-20 record, he led his squad on
BREAKING: Morehead State Suspends Head Basketball Coach Sean Woods
Morehead State University officials announced today that head basketball coach Sean Woods has been suspended with pay, effective immediately. “Resulting from complaints received, the institution has begun an investigation involving the head basketball coach. While we continue through the formal process, we believe it is prudent to suspend the coach until the investigation is finished,”
BREAKING: DII Mars Hill Head Coach Rick Scruggs Resigns; Finora Named Interim Coach
Rick Scruggs has stepped down as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Mars Hill University due to personal reasons. His departure from the Lions’ basketball program is effective immediately. Scruggs was in his fifth season with the Lions. In his 29-year head coaching career, he has compiled a 409-411 record. He began his head coaching
WEEK 1: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 1 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 2016-17 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s award
Brian Beaury Wins 600th Game at Saint Rose
The College of Saint Rose head coach Brian Beaury won his 600th on Saturday with 72-60 victory over visiting New Haven. Beaury is only the 18th NCAA Division II head coach to reach the 600 win plateau. He now holds a career record of 600-307 (31 seasons) including jumping out to a 4-0 this year.
Mangino Added to Virginia Basketball Staff as Director of Scouting/Recruiting
Larry Mangino begins his first season as director of scouting/recruiting for the Virginia men’s basketball program. Mangino brings 28 years of coaching experience, including nine years as a head coach and two years at the NBA level, to head coach Tony Bennett’s staff. Mangino served as an assistant coach at SMU from 2010-12 and returns