Back on February 14th, HoopDirt.com reported that Angelina College (TX) head coach Todd Neighbors had been placed on administrative leave by the school (JUCO Dirt). It has now been confirmed by KTRE-9 in Lufkin (TX) that Neighbors is no longer the coach at Angelina. According to the report, Neighbors and Athletic Director Guy Davis
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Daily Dirt – 2/29/16
“Dirt” season is finally upon us! Here are a few things that I’ve heard from some small colleges as their seasons wind down… Minnesota West Community & Technical College head coach Justin Heckenlaible has resigned. He had been the head coach at the school for the past 14 seasons and was voted MCAC Coach of the Year
Week 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 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 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete list of past weekly
BREAKING: Jeff Law Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western New Mexico
Jeff Law has resigned his position as head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. “I would like to thank Coach Law for his service and dedication. We wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Director of Athletics Mark Coleman said. Law, who had a successful 15-year run at Hawaii Hilo (208-188) before coming to WNMU, just wrapped up
Southern New Hampshire’s Stan Spirou Wins 600th Career Game
Redshirt-sophomore Chris Walters (Stamford, Conn.) and seniors BJ Cardarelli (Manchester, Conn.) and Rodney Sanders (Elizabeth, N.J.) combined for 65 points to help secure the 600th victory of head coach Stan Spirou’s career as the Southern New Hampshire University men’s basketball team grinded out an 88-82 win against American International College in a Northeast-10 Championship first round game Friday evening at the SNHU Fieldhouse. One of
Tommy Brown Era Ends at Lee University
The Tommy Brown era of Lee University basketball came to an end Saturday, after 11 years, when school officials announced a search committee is being formed to seek his successor. Brown took the helm at Lee in 2005 and led his team to numerous winning seasons in the NAIA, before faltering in three years of
Harcum College Head Coach Drew Kelly Earns 300th Career Win
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Harcum College coach Drew Kelly earned his 300th career win on Feb. 21 to close the men’s basketball team’s regular season by defeating Rise Academy 126-75. Kelly’s record coaching the Harcum Bears is 278-66. He has been at Harcum College since 2004, when he began recruiting for men’s basketball team, which began play in the
HOT: King Rice Agrees to New 5-Year Pact at Monmouth
Monmouth University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach King Rice agreed to a new five-year contract solidifying his tenure at the University through the 2020-21 season. Building off of last year’s solid 18-15 (13-7 MAAC) campaign, Rice, in his fifth year at the helm, has led the Hawks to a school record 23 victories this season,
Ian McKeithen Promoted to Head Basketball at Doane College
Doane College Athletic Director Jill McCartney announced today the promotion of Ian McKeithen to head coach for the men’s basketball program. McKeithen joined the Tiger coaching staff this past year as an assistant coach and has served as the interim head coach since the position became open following the departure of Jim Weeks. Coach McKeithen
HOT: Chris Fear Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas Wesleyan Director of Athletics Mike Hermann has accepted the resignation of Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Fear. Fear coached five seasons at Kansas Wesleyan, compiling a 29-115 overall record. During his tenure at KWU, Fear coached ten All-KCAC performers and six Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes. Fear was charged with rebuilding the basketball program from the ground
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish-3 Easy Ways To Gain Respect From Your Team
No matter what level or age, a basketball team often rides emotional highs and lows. Earning player’s respect can be difficult to achieve. But as a coach you need respect to do your job. New coaches are trying to build it, and established coaches are trying to maintain and reinforce it. Instilling trust and discipline is an
DII DIRT: Fred Thompson Not Retained at Millersville
After 18 seasons as the head coach at Millersville University (PA), Fred Thompson has been informed that his contract will not be renewed. An official announcement is expected with in the next day or so. Thompson compiled a 272-233 record during his career at MU. He ranks third in the program’s history for career wins,