A lay-up by junior guard Kevin Walker (Bayonne, NJ/St. Peter’s Prep) with 2.6 seconds remaining in overtime lifted the Caldwell College men’s basketball team to a 76-74 victory over USciences Saturday afternoon at Morgan Arena. The win is the 500th career victory for head coach Mark Corino, who becomes the third men’s college basketball coach
Former Michigan Coach Dave Strack Passes Away
Former University of Michigan men’s basketball coach Dave Strack passed away yesterday (Saturday, Jan. 25) at the age of 90. Under Dave Strack’s leadership, the U-M basketball program reached new heights in the 1960s. He led the Wolverines to three straight Big Ten titles, earning a share of the 1964 title and outright conference crowns
Krzyzewski wins 900th game at Duke
Duke beat Florida State 78-56 on Saturday, giving Mike Krzyzewski his 900th victory in his 34th season at the school. Krzyzewski is the all-time leader in career victories in men’s Division I with 973. He joins Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim as the only coaches with at least 900 wins at one program. "That’s a lot of
Western Illinois’ Molinari wins 300th
Western Illinois head coach Jim Molinari picked up his 300th career victory Thursday evening (Jan. 23) inside Western Hall, downing the South Dakota Coyotes by 18 points, 79-61. Jim Molinari took over the Western Illinois program at the start of the 2008-09 season, and during his fourth and fifth seasons at the helm Molinari led
ESU’s Wilson earns win #200
East Stroudsburg University broke open a close game with a 23-2 second-half run and head coach Jeff Wilson earned his 200th career win as No. 6-ranked East Stroudsburg University remained unbeaten at 17-0 with a 60-44 win over Cheyney in PSAC East men’s basketball on Wednesday night at Koehler Fieldhouse. Wilson, 200-127 in his 12th
Goshen’s Young takes leave
Goshen College head men’s basketball coach Neal Young will take a temporary medical leave of absence from his duties, the athletic department announced Tuesday afternoon. Second-year assistant Brandon Lokken will take over as acting head coach. Young was tabbed as the 14th head coach of the Maple Leafs last April, just two years removed from
Richards gets 200th Win at SMCC
Southern Maine Community College men’s basketball coach Matt Richards became the school’s winningest coach on January 22, 2014 when the Seawolves beat the University of Maine – Augusta at home by a score of 114-89 With this victory, Richards achieved his 200th career, breaking the previous record of 199 victories set by longtime SMCC coach
Wyoming’s Shyatt out tonight with illness
According to a statement released by the University of Wyoming, head coach Larry Shyatt will miss tonight’s game at Air Forces due to an illness. Assistant coach Allen Edwards will serve as the interim coach for tonight’s game. Shyatt is expected to return to practice tomorrow. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching
HOT: Murphy to retire at Maine Maritime
Maine Maritime men’s basketball coach Chris Murphy has announced his decision to retire from coaching at the conclusion of the 2013-14 season after 22 seasons on sidelines in Castine. "For 22 years I have been fortunate to work at an extraordinary institution that prepares young men and women for very successful futures," said Murphy. "I
ACU’s Rutter named AD
Head men’s basketball coach Jeff Rutter has been promoted to become the new Director of Athletics at Arizona Christian University, ACU President Len Munsil announced Friday. "Coach Rutter’s spiritual maturity, extensive experience in athletic administration, belief in the ACU vision and commitment to excellence make him an obvious choice to take Arizona Christian University athletics
#200 for Hammer at Aquinas (MI)
Aquinas men’s basketball coach Dave Hammer, who is in his eleventh season as head coach, won his 200th career game this week. The victory also made Hammer the all-time winningest coach in school history. Hammer surpassed Rick Albro, who tallied a record of 199-207 during his tenure at Aquinas. Hammer’s record at Aquinas now stands
S. Carolina’s Martin apologizes for tirade
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Frank Martin has apologized for a tirade directed at guard Brenton Williams in the first half in the Gamecocks’ loss to Mississippi on Saturday. Martin, who is known for his harsh stare downs and strong words at times when players make mistakes on the court, said Tuesday he went