According to a report from Wyatt D. Wheeler and Harrison Keegan of the Springfield News-Leader, Missouri State head men’s basketball coach Dana Ford is currently under criminal investigation by the Polk County (MO) Sheriff. Ford has since issued a statement refuting the charge. The News-Leader states that an incident report obtained from the Sheriff’s Office
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According to a report from The Telegraph, Kevon Lacey has been fired as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Lewis and Clark Community College. Lacey took over as the interim head coach at the school back in June after Doug Stotler retired. Lacy, a former standout at Evansville, had served as an assistant
George Barber collects 300th career win
With Wednesday night’s win over Westminster, Greenville University head men’s basketball coach George Barber earned his 300th career win. Barber’s tenure at Greenville has featured creativity that has led to success noted on the national stage. Barber has spent 24 seasons on the H.J. Long Gymnasium sideline. He came to Greenville after serving stints as
Boone earns 600th career win
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Boone earned his 600th career victory Monday as the Lions came from behind to take down Texas A&M International, 71-67, in double overtime at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center. The Lions trailed by as many as 15 in the second half and
Duquesne’s Dambrot picks up career won #500
The starting backcourt of Dae Dae Grant and Tevin Brewer combined for 37 points as Duquesne (16-8, 6-5) held George Mason (13-12, 5-7) to a season low-tying point total in a 75-52 win on Wednesday night at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The win was the 500th for Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot, who is in is sixth season at DU
Apple reaches 300 wins at Sandhills CC
Missed this one from last week… Sandhills Community College head basketball coach Mike Apple reached win #300 last Monday. Here’s the release from Sandhills on the milestone: Fired up by the opportunity to deliver a milestone victory for its head coach, the Sandhills Community College basketball team rolled to a 106-42 victory over Hines Prep
Faulkner’s Sanderson earns 500th career win
Faulkner flipped the switch to put a lackluster first-half finish behind it and distanced itself with a 53.33% second-half shooting performance to put away Mobile 71-55 at Tine Davis Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. The win marked the 500th of Coach Scott Sanderson‘s head coaching career that fittingly began at Mobile. He has amassed a record of 500-304 throughout
WEEK 13: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 13 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that
Top Resume, Portfolio, and Interview Tips for Coaches During the Job Search Process
This is a busy time of year for high school and college coaches who are going through the process of applying for a new coaching position. The job search process can be a stressful time filled with anxiety and rejection. Addressing deficiencies in your resume, portfolio, and interviewing skills can help you be more successful
OFFICIAL: Oats receives pay raise, contract extension at Alabama
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Following-up on earlier reports…Nate Oats contract extension at Alabama is now official. Here’s the official press release from the Crimson Tide: University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and contract extension, which was approved Friday by The University of Alabama System
Oats, Pikiell set to receive contract extensions
Alabama head coach Nate Oats and Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell are set to sign contract extensions this week. Oats John Rothstein is reporting that Oats has received a multi-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season and that the deal is expected to be approximately worth $5 million dollars annually. Now in his fourth season
WestConn’s Rancourt wins #300
Western Connecticut head coach Guy Rancourt won his 300th career game with a 98-59 win over Rhode Island College on Wednesday. Rancourt is now in his fourth season at WestConn, and has also been the head coach at Lycoming and John Jay. Rancourt’s Career Highlights: Rancourt’s Career Record: 2022-23 WestConn D-III 19 1 .950 2021-22 WestConn