Kansas City Kansas CC head coach Jon Oler has been suspended for the next six games. He was suspended for violating NJCAA rules by facilitating payment to a player. He has been suspended without pay and can not have any contact with his team until 2/22. Assistant coach Bill Sloan will take over in the
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Kessler reaches 650 wins at Grace
Grace College head coach Jim Kessler got his 650th career victory last week with a 75-66 victory over Spring Arbor. Kessler’s milestone makes him one of only nine active NAIA basketball coaches who have reached 650 coaching wins. His all-time record currently stands at 650-498. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news
LIVE: Cremins to discuss health
College of Charleston head coach Bobby Cremins will hold a press conference this afternoon at 2:30pm. He will discuss the health issues that have forced him to take a leave of absence. The live video of the press conference can be found here: http://www.abcnews4.com/story/16686198/live-cremins-makes-an… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and
VIDEO: Arizona ass’t kicks Cal player
Here’s the video of the incident that occurred this week during the Arizona – Cal game. With less than 5:00 left in the game, Cal guard Jorge Gutierrez dove into Arizona’s bench while tracking down a loose ball. Gutierrez landed in the lap of Arizona assistant Joe Pasternack. Gutierrez claims he was kicked, Pasternack denies
Briar Cliff to dedicate court to Nacke
On Saturday, February 4th, the playing surface at Briar Cliff University’s Newman Flanagan Center will be officially named Ray Nacke Court. The official dedication will take place prior to the start of the 4 p.m. men’s basketball game that day against Mount Marty. Nacke coached the Chargers for 26 years, compiling over 500 career wins.
BREAKING: Calhoun to take medical leave
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence, effective immediately, to deal with worsening spinal stenosis, a lower back condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility. Calhoun will not coach Saturday’s game against Seton Hall nor Monday’s game at Louisville and his condition will be
Daily Dirt – 2/2/12
Today’s “dirt” from The DirtKing…. Sounds like Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenburg got a vote of confidence from his AD. Some have speculated that he may be in trouble, but AD Jim Weaver said publically this week that Greenburg will be back next season. The Hokies are currently 12-9 (1-5 ACC), and host Duke
BREAKING: Former St. Louis coach Spoonhour passes away
Former St. Louis head coach Charlie Spoonhour passed away this morning, he was 72. In his 19 years as a DI head coach (St. Louis, UNLV, Missouri State), he amassed 373 career wins. He guided SLU to three NCAA tournaments in the 1990’s. He had a lung transplant in 2010, and had been in and
Former Canisius coach dies
Former Canisius College head men’s basketball coach Joseph Curran passed away Jan. 28, in Mystic, Conn. at the age of 89. Curran served as the Golden Griffins’ bench boss for six season from 1953-59, where he compiled a career record of 76-66. Curran, who also served as the College’s athletic director, led Canisius to three-straight
#400 for Dixie State’s Judkins
Dixie State head coach Jon Judkins won the 400th game of his career last night with a 83-76 victory at Hawaii-Hilo. His squad is currently 13-4 (8-1 PacWest). Judkins is now 95-55 in his 5+ seasons at DSC. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Daily Dirt – 2/1/12
February is here – there is an end in sight for those of you who are having long seasons! Here is some “dirt” to kick off the month…. It’s turning out to be an ugly situation at Northern Arizona. Details of Mike Adras’ dismissal are finally coming to light. It’s been reported that he had
Cluess signs contact extension
Iona College head coach Tim Cluess signed a multi-year contract extension, through June 30, 2017. Cluess, led the Gaels to a 25-12 mark in his first season, as well as appearances in the MAAC and CollegeInsider.com tournament championship games. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.