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Week 13: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 13 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

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John Henry Collects Win #300 at William Penn University

It seemed like Head Coach John Henry’s milestone was possibly going to have to wait another game, but a lights-out performance in the second half lifted the Statesmen men’s basketball team to an 83-64 Heart of America Athletic Conference victory Saturday. #9 William Penn (21-5, 14-4 Heart) trailed by three at intermission, but blew out

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HOT: Corban University (OR) Head Basketball Coach Steve Masten Resigns

Corban University head men’s basketball coach Steve Masten has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the 2015-16 campaign. “It is with mixed emotions that I step away from the Corban men’s basketball team,” said Masten. “The best part of my day is the time I spend with the team at practice, meetings, on

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JUCO DIRT: Neighbors Placed on Leave at Angelina College (TX)

I can confirm that Angelina College (TX) head coach Todd Neighbors has been placed on administrative leave by the school.  Assistant coach Curtis Nash has taken over on an interim basis, and has led the Roadrunners to a 1-1 record since assuming the reigns on Wednesday.  Angelina College officials will not comment on the situation

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Barber Becomes Men’s Basketball All-Time Wins Leader at Greenville College

The Greenville College men’s basketball program has seen its varsity team rise to the top of the SLIAC standings this season with wins over three first place teams, and its most recent win against Fontbonne has vaulted head coach George Barber to the number one position among all GC head men’s basketball coaches with 211

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Why Global Sports Academy?

Since 1991, Global Sports Academy (GSA) has been arranging tours for college and youth teams from the United States and countries around the world to promote international competition and goodwill. Not only do athletes learn valuable lessons through participating in their respective sports in other countries, but they also enjoy the experiences of a lifetime

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California University of Pennsylvania Head Basketball Coach Bill Brown Announces Retirement

The all-time winningest coach in program history, California University of Pennsylvania head men’s basketball coach Bill Brown has announced that he will retire following the end of the season. Brown currently holds a 365-207 record and a .638 winning percentage during his 20-year tenure with the Vulcans. He is the winningest active coach in the

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“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish- HOF Coaches Quotes

  In its 100+ years of existence, the sport of basketball has seen its share of coaching greats. This inventive bunch has transformed the game into the fast-paced global sport it is today. Every superstar in every era and at every level saw his or her legacy strengthened by his head coach. Though they don’t

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Support Staff Q&A: Davidson DBO Abe Woldeslassie

This is the first in a series of Q&A’s with DI support staffers.  Hopefully this can be helpful for young guys trying to climb the coaching ladder. Our first Q&A is with Davidson College Director of Basketball Operations Abe Woldeslassie: What is your title? How long have you been in your current position? Director of

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VIDEO: Roy Williams Collapses During Timeout

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams collapsed during a timeout in the second half of last night’s game at Boston College.  Williams was taken to the locker room, and assistant coach Steve Robinson coached UNC the rest of the game.  Following the Tar Heels 68-65 victory, Williams said that he had a bout of vertigo,

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Tuesday Starting Five – 2/9/16

HoopDirt.com’s Tuesday Starting Five Presented by FastModel Sports FastModel Sports® is the creator of FastDraw® & FastScout®, the best play diagramming and report building software in basketball. FastDraw is used by all U.S. professional teams, 85% of college teams, and 6,000+ high school and youth teams. Learn more about FastDraw here. By: Lucas Shapiro / HoopDirt.com Contributor Notre Dame Fighting Irish –

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Week 12: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 12 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

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