Following-up on some D2 DIRT from last night…Anderson University has now officially announced the head men’s basketball coach Jeff Brookman has resigned. Here’s the release from AU: Anderson University Vice President for Athletics, Dr. Bert Epting, Jr. has announced that men’s basketball head coach Jeff Brookman has resigned in order to pursue other opportunities. “I
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Daily Dirt – 3/15/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On the move today. Here are a few quick hitters… Some search firm updates: Fogler has Missouri, DHR has Tulsa, and Parker has George Washington. Early at George Washington, but some names to keep an eye on are Miami associate head coach Chris Caputo and Yale head coach James Jones. Obviously
St. John’s head coach Mike Anderson issues statement on his future
St. John’s head coach Mike Anderson has been a “hot” name in the search at Tulsa, and also mentioned with other high major’s over the past week. Anderson released the following statement today, dispelling those rumors and renewing his commitment to St. Johns:
WATCH LIVE: Pat Chambers 10am introductory presser at FGCU
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Pat Chambers, an 11-year veteran head coach, will officially be introduced as the FGCU men’s basketball head coach on Tuesday, March 15 in a special press conference from the Hillmyer-Tremont Suite in Alico Arena. The event will begin at 10 AM and will be streamed live on YouTube.com/FGCUAthletics for fans who cannot attend. It will be archived on
Southern Oregon’s McDermott announces retirement
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Brian McDermott, the longest-tenured head coach ever at Southern Oregon University in any sport, has announced his retirement after leading the Raider men’s basketball team for 26 years. McDermott had the ninth-most wins among all active NAIA coaches with 527 entering 2021-22. A cancer diagnosis days before the Raiders’ opener forced him off the sidelines
D2 DIRT: Anderson U (SC) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Jeff Brookman is no longer the head coach at D2 Anderson University, with an official announcement is coming as early as tomorrow. Brookman was hired as the head coach at AU back in 2015, after serving as the head coach at Spartanburg Methodist (120-42
3/14/22: 60 Second Update…
Here’s today’s 60 Second Update with HoopDirt.com’s Adam Nelson…
AD STATEMENT: Collins will return to Northwestern next season
Northwestern AD Dr. Derrick Gragg has issued the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Chris Collins: Coach Chris Collins and I met today to discuss the high expectations we have for our men’s basketball program, and the path forward for it. At the conclusion of a challenging season, I share in the disappointment
Kalland announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Carleton College
Guy Kalland, the all-time leader in career victories at Carleton College, announced his retirement as head coach of the men’s basketball program on Monday. Kalland amassed a 506-439 (.535) coaching record and is 1 of only 5 men’s basketball coaches to collect at least 500 wins at a NCAA school in Minnesota. “This decision has
OFFICIAL: Christian will not return as GW Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Following up on reports from earlier today. Here’s the official statement from George Washington on the dismissal of head basketball coach Jamion Christian: George Washington University Director of Athletics Tanya Vogel announced today that Jamion Christian will not return as head coach of the men’s basketball program. In three seasons, Christian compiled a 29-50 record, including 12-18
Northwestern State’s McConathy announces retirement
Mike McConathy, who built the Northwestern State men’s basketball program into a winner on and off the court, announced his retirement Monday after 23 years as the Demons’ head coach. There will be a press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Prather Coliseum to honor and celebrate Louisiana’s all-time leading coach in college basketball victories. Fans
OFFICIAL: Ball State announces search for new men’s basketball head coach
Following up on the report from earlier today. Here’s the official press release from Ball State: Ball State University men’s basketball head coach James Whitford will not return for a 10th season and a strategic search for the next leader of the program will begin immediately, it was announced Monday. “James restored respect into the program, made