Dixie State head coach Jon Judkins won the 400th game of his career last night with a 83-76 victory at Hawaii-Hilo. His squad is currently 13-4 (8-1 PacWest). Judkins is now 95-55 in his 5+ seasons at DSC. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Cluess signs contact extension
Iona College head coach Tim Cluess signed a multi-year contract extension, through June 30, 2017. Cluess, led the Gaels to a 25-12 mark in his first season, as well as appearances in the MAAC and CollegeInsider.com tournament championship games. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Jones earns 200th win
North Texas head coach Johnny Jones earned his 200th career win with a 76-64 decision over Arkansas State on Saturday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Reisman’s 500th at Tarleton
The NCAA D2 member Tarleton State Texans knocked off Texas A&M Commerce on Saturday, January 21, to give Coach Lonn Reisman his 500th career victory at the school. The Texans are currently ranked 4th in the nation and are the No. 1 defensive team in the nation in scoring defense and defensive field goal percentage.
Bolen Breaks Record
Mountain State basketball coach Bob Bolen, became the all-time leader in coaching wins by a men’s coach at a West Virginia college or university with 479 with his win last night over Talladega. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
400 wins for Izzo
Draymond Green had 22 points, 14 rebounds and six assists to help No. 10 Michigan State beat Minnesota 68-52 Wednesday night and give coach Tom Izzo his 400th win. Here’s the link to the video of Izzo’s emotional press conference: http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012512aaa.… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Gibbons Gets Win #200 at Clayton State
Last week Clayton State head coach Gordon Gibbons won his 200th game at Clayton State. In his 21st season as a head coach at the Division II level, Gibbons is 446-179. He is one of few head coaches at any level that has recorded 200 or more victories at two different programs. Stay with HoopDirt
Maryland to dedicate court to Williams
The University of Maryland will honor the legacy of longtime men’s basketball coach Gary Williams on Wednesday, Jan. 25 during pregame ceremonies before the Terrapins face Duke. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m., but the ceremonies naming the court in his honor will be held before the game. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college
Otterbein coach to retire
Otterbein University men’s head basketball coach Dick Reynolds, currently in his 40th season at the helm, has announced that he will retire from coaching and his position as Athletic Director at the conclusion of the 2011-12 season. The most successful coach in the history of the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), Reynolds sits atop the OAC
Maryland assistant Hill arrested
Maryland assistant coach Dalonte Hill was arrested and charged with suspicion of DUI. At a press conference at the University, head basketball coach Mark Turgeon announced that Hill was arrested on Thursday and would not make the team’s road trip to Temple. A statement issued Friday afternoon by the University athletic department said that Hill
Bartley Wins 200th
WPI coach Chris Bartley won his 200th game yesterday as his team upset No. 3 ranked MIT 80-68. The Worcester Engineers improved to 14-3 overall with the win. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
UC Santa Barbara Extends Coach
UCSB Head Coach Bob Williams signed a five-year contract extension through 2015. The new contract will pay him $235K. Williams holds an overall record of 199-156 since becoming head coach in 1998 and has been named Big West Coach of the Year three times. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and