Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a Tweet from D3 expert Bob Quillman, Wisconsin La Crosse is expected to hire current NJCAA D2 Bryant and Stratton (WI) head coach J.T. Gritzmacher to lead the Eagles program. He would replace Kent Dernbach, who departed for UW Superior after leading the La Crosse program for the past six
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REPORT: Larry Brown to join University of Washington Basketball Staff
According to a Tweet from Jeff Goodman, 82-year old Larry Brown is expected to join Mike Hopkins staff at the University of Washington. Brown, who had most recently spent time on Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis, has been coaching at the college and pro level since 1965. As a head coach, he has won an
Hudash promoted to Assistant Coach at Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Gulf Coast University men’s basketball and head coach Pat Chambers announced the promotion of Kevin Hudash to assistant coach Tuesday. Hudash joined the Eagles as director of operations and name, image and likeness (NIL) in April 2022, following Chambers’ footsteps from Penn State University to the City of Palms. Last season, Hudash was in charge of scouting, analytics and prepared coaching staff
D3 DIRT: FDU Florham opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D3 FDU Florham has opened as Jeff Slanovec is no longer the Devils head men’s basketball coach. Slanovec had spent the past five seasons as the head coach at FDU where he went 26-83 (.239). He was named as the 2020 MAC Freedom Coach of the Year, and was an Under
Harmon named Assistant Basketball Coach at Paris JC
Paris Junior College announces Michael Harmon as the new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Harmon spent two years as a graduate assistant with Western Oregon University (WOU) men’s basketball coaching staff. At WOU, he helped the team make the semifinals of the 2021-2022 NCAA Division II Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament. During that time he
BREAKING: Huggins issues resignation / retirement statement
Bob Huggins has released the following statement: Mountaineer Nation: Today, I have submitted a letter to President Gordon Gee and Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker informing them of my resignation and intention to retire as head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University effective immediately. My recent actions do not represent the
UPDATED REPORT: Huggins resigns at West Virginia
Following-up on a report from earlier tonight, it now appears that Bob Huggins has resigned as the head basketball coach at West Virginia. An earlier report by Jeff Goodman said that Huggins told his team that he would not coach them during the 2023-24 season. The follow-up tweet from Jon Rothstein provides more detail confirming
REPORT: West Virginia’s Huggins won’t coach team in 2023-24
According to a TWEET by Jeff Goodman, Bob Huggins has informed his team that he won’t be coaching them this season: The Goodman report does not clarify if this is a retirement, firing, or a one year suspension. Huggins was arrested yesterday on a DUI charge in Pittsburgh. He was also fined and suspended back
Bob Huggins charged with DUI; West Virginia issues statement
West Virginia had men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins was arrested last night in Pittsburgh and charged with DUI. Here is an account of the incident according to the Pittsburgh Police report: “Just before 8:30 p.m, Pittsburgh Police from Zone 1 observed a black SUV on Merchant Street off of Ridge Avenue in the middle of
Buzz Williams extended through 2028 season at Texas A&M
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams through the 2028 season. “Buzz Williams is a tremendous leader and role model for our student-athletes, and he’s a great example of Texas A&M’s core values,” Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork said. “He’s taken our men’s
Jones named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Washburn
Washburn men’s basketball coach has announced Nick Jones will join the Ichabod coaching staff for the upcoming season. Jones spent the last four seasons at Wichita State where he was the program’s Director of Player Development and his eighth overall, having previously served as Video Coordinator (2017-19) and Graduate Manager (2015-17). “Coach Jones was highly recommend