Today University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced that there will be a change in leadership with the men’s basketball program following the 2021-22 season. Matt McCall will continue coaching the Minutemen through the conclusion of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. “I want to thank Matt for his five years of service to UMass and our basketball program,” said
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Newberry’s Taylor inks contract extension through 2024-25 season
After leading the Newberry College men’s basketball to a winning record in each of last two seasons at the helm of the program, head coach Jason Taylor has signed a contract extension to continue leading the program for the next three seasons, through the 2024-2025 season. “I first want to thank Dr. Scherrens, Coach Ralph Patterson and the entire
NAIA DIRT: Drake out at Midland U (NE)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have now heard from multiple sources that Oliver Drake is out as the head coach at NAIA Midland University (NE). He informed his team of the news earlier today. Drake was hired by the Warriors back in 2015 after spending five seasons as the head coach at Ashford University (IA).
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Victor named Head Basketball Coach at Seattle
Amidst guiding Seattle University men’s basketball through a historically successful season, Chris Victor has been named the Redhawks’ head coach, Director of Athletics Shaney Fink announced Tuesday. Victor, who has served as interim head hoach during the 2021-22 season, will be the 18th head coach in Seattle University history. “I am thrilled to announce Chris Victor as head coach of Seattle
Week 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 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 2021-22 college basketball
D3 Saint Vincent College (PA) opens
Terrance Smith is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Saint Vincent College (PA). The college released the following brief statement: “On behalf of the Athletic Department we thank Dr. Terrance Smith for the service and dedication he demonstrated as head men’s basketball coach for the past three seasons,” said Rev. Myron Kirsch, O.S.B., Saint
2022 HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker now LIVE!
Here we go! The 2022 HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker is now live! The tracker can be found in the top-right hand corner of HoopDirt’s website, and above the jobs section on HoopDirt’s mobile version. I will update each change when it becomes official.
NAIA DIRT: The Master’s U (CA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kelvin Starr is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA powerhouse The Master’s University (CA). Starr had been the head coach of the Mustangs for the past six seasons where he had tremendous success. During his tenure at TMU, he was named as the NABC
Gavers retires as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Hastings College
Hastings College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Gavers has announced retirement from his position effective immediately. Gavers led the team to winning records in four of his nine seasons and in three seasons of Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) play. His finest overall seasons were in 2013-14 when he led the team to a 21-10 overall record
Bensman resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Ohio Northern
Rich Bensman has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern. In six seasons at the helm, Bensman guided the Polar Bears to a 66-75 record, a winning percentage of .468. He helped ONU to a 19-9 record in 2017-18 and his teams reached the championship game of the OAC Tournament in 2017-18
Leathers elevated to Associate Head Coach at Brevard College
Miles Leathers has been elevated to Associate Head Coach for the Brevard College men’s basketball program, announced Head Coach Lee Burgess. The promotion arrives following the completion of Leathers’ third season as Assistant Coach for the Tornados. “We are so thankful for the contributions that Coach Leathers has made to our program,” said Burgess. “This
Evansville’s Lickliter receives vote of confidence from AD
Evansville head men’s basketball coach Todd Lickliter has received a vote of confidence from Director of Athletics Mark Spencer. Spencer told WEHT Eyewitness news yesterday, “I have confidence in Coach Lickliter and his staff. They are implementing a new system that has proven to work for a program at this level and has been successful