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Baucom out as Head Basketball Coach at The Citadel
The Citadel is exploring potential replacements for Bulldogs’ basketball coach, Duggar Baucom, head men’s basketball coach in The Citadel’s history in 2015. The 2021-22 basketball season will be his last in that role. “The Citadel is grateful for Coach Baucom’s professionalism and dedication,” said The Citadel Athletic Director, Mike Capaccio. “We thank him for his leadership and the significant
HOOP TALK with Adam Nelson & Brian Burton – Season #1 Episode 1
In the first episode of Hoop Talk, Adam Nelson & Brian Burton discuss HoopDirt Coach of the Year candidates, some good conference tournament games, a couple open jobs with a bunch of random basketball thoughts in between! Check it out….
Weber resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Kansas State
Head men’s basketball coach Bruce Weber announced today (March 10) that he has resigned from his position at Kansas State. “Coach Weber has provided selfless leadership to our basketball program and university for the last decade,” said Director of Athletics Gene Taylor. “With two conference championships and an Elite Eight run in 2018, our program reached exceptional levels of
Rick Pitino Named MAAC Coach of the Year
Iona College head coach Rick Pitino was named 2021-22 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, as voted on by the league’s 11 head coaches. In just his second season at the helm of the Gaels, the Hall of Fame coach and his Iona squad posted a league-best 17-3 record and
Kowalczyk, Toledo reach agreement in contract extension
The University of Toledo and head men’s basketball coach Tod Kowalczyk have reached an agreement that extends Kowalczyk’s contract through the 2026-27 season, UToledo Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mike O’Brien announced today. “Our men’s basketball program continues to grow and set new standards for excellence under Tod’s leadership,” O’Brien said. “His teams won outright Mid-American Conference
Pittsburg State named Boschee as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Pittsburg State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Johnson announced today that Jeff Boschee has been hired as the Gorillas’ new men’s basketball coach. Boschee served as head coach at MIAA rival Missouri Southern State University the past eight seasons after serving four seasons as an assistant and associate head coach for the Lions. He compiled
OFFICIAL: Hawkins named Head Basketball Coach at Quincy University
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Following up on our report from earlier today (D2 DIRT). Steve Hawkins has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Quincy University. Here’s the release: Quincy University has announced the return of Steve Hawkins as its head men’s basketball coach. Hawkins is a former long-time and successful head men’s basketball coach at
D2 DIRT: Former Western Michigan Head Coach Hawkins to take over at Quincy University
Steve Hawkins will be named as the head coach at D2 Quincy University (IL). The former Western Michigan head coach spent 1991-2000 as the head coach at QU before becoming an assistant at WMU and later the head coach. Hawkins went 291–262 (.526) at Western Michigan, including league championships in 2004 and 2014. During his
Larson announces retirement as Head Basketball at Anoka-Ramsey CC
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Ron Larson has announced his retirement as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Larson has been at the helm of the Golden Rams for the past 14 years, coming to Anoka-Ramsey after serving as the head boys’ basketball coach at St. Francis High School for 28 years, as well as the Activities Director
OFFICIAL: Mo Williams resigns at Alabama State
Following up on an earlier REPORT…Mo Williams resignation at Alabama State is now official. Williams is expected to be named as the new head coach at Jackson State shortly. Here is the release from ASU: Mo Williams has submitted his letter of resignation at Alabama State University after serving a two-year stint as the head coach
Larrañaga Receives Two-Year Contract Extension at Miami
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The University of Miami and head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga have agreed to a contract extension, Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced Wednesday. The winningest coach in program history, Larrañaga received an additional two years on his deal, taking it through the 2025-26 campaign. “I am excited to have Jim continue to lead