News

SEPTEMBER UPDATE: 2024 Coaching Changes Tracker presented by D1.relocation

Changing jobs? Don’t sweat it!  Let D1.relocation handle the move so you can handle your new team! As we do every year, the HoopDirt.com staff will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The 2024 Coaching Changes Tracker Presented by D1.relocation will be updated when changes

Continue Reading →

Lincoln University (PA) Basketball Staff Update

Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Julius Hodge, announced the hiring of Mark – Anthony Pounds as its new Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team this month, the team will also be retaining Assistant Coach Keyshawn McMahon who has been with the team since May 2020.  It is an exciting step for the men’s basketball

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

Johnson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Fort Hays Tech | Northwest

Josh Johnson is entering his first season as the Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach at Fort Hays Tech | Northwest. Before arriving at Northwest, coach Johnson was a part of the Minot State men’s basketball staff. In 2023-24, the Minot State men’s basketball team made history, earning the program’s first NCAA Top 25 ranking, climbing as

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

Woodberry joins Missouri State Basketball Staff

Steve Woodberry rejoined the Missouri State men’s basketball staff in August of 2024 as part of Cuonzo Martin’s new staff. Woodberry previously served on the MoState basketball staff from 2006 to 2012 under three head coaches, including Martin, during his first tenure. He was instrumental in helping recruit a Bears lineup that made runs to the

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

NAIA Lindsey Wilson adds Clarke to Men’s Basketball Staff

Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball head coach Chris Starks announced the addition of Rodney Clarke to his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Rodney to our coaching staff,” expresses Starks. “Rodney brings a wealth of experience, having both played and coached at a high level in the Mid-South Conference. His extensive background as

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

Frost named Assistant Basketball Coach at Jessup University

Jessup University head men’s basketball coach Mark Darnall is adding experience to the bench with the addition of Patrick Frost as an assistant coach. Frost will stay within the PacWest, where he has coached for the last five seasons. “We hit a home run with the hire of Patrick,” said Darnall. “Patrick brings a lot of winning experience from numerous

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

Thiede, Starr join Presbyterian Basketball Staff

Presbyterian Blue Hose head men’s basketball coach Quinton Ferrell announced the additions of Andrew Thiede and Kenny Starr to the Blue Hose coaching staff. Thiede is the men’s basketball program’s strength and conditioning coach and the director of basketball operations. Starr will be the video coordinator. ANDREW THIEDEThiede joins Presbyterian’s coaching staff after spending the last three

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

JUCO NEWS: Evans joins Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff at Richard Bland College

Head men’s basketball coach, Guillermo Cabrera is pleased to announce the addition of Dylan Evans to the men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2024-25 school year. Evans will focus on player development, communication with future recruits, and creating content for team social media pages. Evans earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from St. Bonaventure

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

Dayton assistant Hertz named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Wittenberg

Wittenberg University Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Brian Agler has announced the hiring of Darren Hertz as the new head coach of Wittenberg Men’s Basketball. Hertz, who has been an assistant coach at the University of Dayton since 2017, succeeds Matt Croci ’94, who was named director of athletics at Wilmington College

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

Jeff Jones returns to ODU in mentorship role

Story: ODU’s senior executive writer Harry Minium Jeff Jones didn’t stay retired very long. After resigning as Old Dominion’s head basketball coach last February, Jones will continue to work for ODU athletics as a mentor for the University’s 18 head coaches and the dozens of Monarch assistant coaches. Dr. Wood Selig, ODU’s director of athletics,

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

NAIA McPherson College adds Finckbone as Assistant Basketball Coach

A familiar face will be taking on a new role in 2024 at McPherson College, as former student assistant Ethan Finckbone has joined T.J. Eskildsen men’s basketball staff as the new assistant coach. “We are excited to officially welcome Ethan to our staff! Ethan was a student assistant for us this past season and will step into

Continue Reading →

Tagged with:

Scully named Assistant Basketball Coach at UC Irvine

UC Irvine Head Men’s Basketball coach Russell Turner has added Patrick Scully to his staff as an assistant coach. “I’m excited to add Patrick Scully to our coaching staff,” remarked Turner. “He is a local product with excellent experience in high school, grass roots, and Power 5 college basketball. He was incredibly highly recommended to me by multiple

Continue Reading →

Tagged with: