Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Pat Knight has been relieved of position as head men’s basketball coach announced Director of Athletics Jason Henderson Sunday afternoon. Knight posted a 29-62 (.318) overall record during his three seasons in Beaumont. Following his arrival prior to the 2011-12 season, Knight guided the Cardinals to a 23-12 overall
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BREAKING: Knight fired at Lamar
According to multiple media sources, Pat Knight has been relieved of his duties as the head coach at Lamar. His squad was currently 3-22 (2-11 Southland) and the are coming off a 3-28 (1-17) season. Knight was quoted by ESPN.com as saying "I was told last night to meet with the president and the AD
Pearl Petition
Pretty funny one here…. Over 1,600 people have signed an online petition to "promote the rehiring of Bruce Pearl as head coach of the University of Tennessee basketball team." Here’s the link if you want to take a peek: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/188/247/026/… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Daily Dirt – 2/12/14
With season starting to wind down, the “dirt” is starting to heat up! Here are a few things that I have heard over the last few days from the great Canadian territory of Maine… • I can confirm that Thomas College head coach Darrell “Texas” Alexander has been relieved of his duties. He has been
Britt Sets Record at Bethel
The Bethel Wildcats got hot in the second half Saturday afternoon at Belhaven and beat the Blazers 79-75. The win was the 242nd win for Coach Jeff Britt at the school making him the all-time winner surpassing former Bethel Coach Mike Nienaber. It was also his 350th career victory. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest
Game Planning for Mother Nature
Game Planning for Mother Nature By: Bert DeSalvo With the recent storm postponing games throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England earlier this week, Head Coaches need to have a plan for their programs in case their weekly schedule suddenly changes. Here are some things to consider when adjusting to Mother Nature: 1. Safety First –
Game Planning for Mother Nature
Game Planning for Mother Nature By: Bert DeSalvo With the recent storm postponing games throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England earlier this week, Head Coaches need to have a plan for their programs in case their weekly schedule suddenly changes. Here are some things to consider when adjusting to Mother Nature: 1. Safety First –
Alaska Anchorage suspends coach for one game
Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball head coach Rusty Osborne will miss Saturday’s Great Northwest Athletic Conference game against Montana State Billings with a one-game suspension. UAA athletic director Keith Hackett issued the suspension following Osborne’s actions in Thursday’s home game against Seattle Pacific. Osborne was issued two technical fouls in the last 2 minutes, 12 seconds
CBU’s Nienaber wins #500
The Christian Brothers University Bucs gave head coach Mike Nienaber his 500th career victory Thursday night as they defeated Alabama-Huntsville 70-58. After inheriting a program that had won just five games in the previous two years, Mike Nienaber has established the Bucs as one of the premier programs in the GSC West and the South
Miles Earns Career Victory 1,000
Oregon Tech’s Danny Miles became just the second men’s basketball coach at a four-year level to reach 1,000 career victories when his Hustlin’ Owls ran past Corban University, 71-51. The win gives Miles a 1,000-409 overall mark in his 43rd season, all at Oregon Tech. Miles trails only Harry Statham of NCAA DII McKendree University
Loughran Gets 200th Win
Joe Loughran posted his 200th career victory in style as Rutgers-Newark upended Richard Stockton, 73-63, in The Golden Dome Arena to stay alone atop of the New Jersey Athletic Conference standings. Loughran, the winningest men’s basketball coach of the NCAA Division III era at Rutgers-Newark, upped his overall record to 200-146. In his 13th season
Galletta Reaches 100 Career Wins Milestone
The Lasell College men’s basketball team got back on the winning track defeating the Norwich University 72-59 on Wednesday night in Great Northeast Athletic Conference action. The victory was the 100th career victory for Lasell head coach Aaron Galletta who is in his eighth season at the helm of the program. Galletta has guided the