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
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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,
BREAKING: Byrne Resigns at Ohio Northern, Bensman Named New Head Coach
Rich Bensman has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern University, effective immediately. He replaces Kevin Byrne, who resigned on Wednesday as head coach after four seasons as the helm. Bensman has served as an assistant coach at Ohio Northern for the previous four years. “We are excited to begin a new
HOT: Florida State’s Hamilton Receives Extension Through 2018-19
Florida State University Director of Athletics Stan Wilcox announced today that FSU has reached an agreement in principle with head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton on an extension of his contract. The Seminoles’ leader in all-time wins, Hamilton’s current contract will be extended through the 2018-19 season. “Our goal is to be in the NCAA Tournament
2016 TRACKER: College Basketball Coaching Changes
It’s that time of the year already! We have started our 2016 Tracker where we follow the college basketball coaching changes at ALL levels. The changes will be updated once they have been confirmed. The Tracker can be found on the right-hand side of our home page, and can also be accessed here: 2016 TRACKER.
Judkins Wins 200th Game at Dixie State
Four Storm players tallied double figures in a balanced scoring attack as Dixie State handed Head Coach Jon Judkins his 200th victory on the DSU bench with a 75-65 win at Dominican University Monday night in San Rafael, Calif. In addition to his 200th victory Monday night, Coach Judkins (200-99 overall at DSU) will coach
Tuesday Starting Five – 2/23/16
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