Catching-up on some recent milestone wins hit by men’s basketball coaches over the past few days… #700 St. Ambrose men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain became the 21st NAIA coach all-time and one of just four currently active NAIA coaches to reach 700 career wins with his 78-66 victory over Iowa Wesleyan Thursday night. He is the 63rd men’s
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St. Ambrose head coach Ray Shovlain earns 700th career victory
St. Ambrose men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain became the 21st NAIA coach all-time and one of just four currently active NAIA coaches to reach 700 career wins with his 78-66 victory over Iowa Wesleyan Thursday night. He is the 63rd men’s basketball coach to reach the plateau across the NAIA and all three divisions of the NCAA. “I
Hellenthal relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Quincy University
Quincy University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Rabe has announced that Ryan Hellenthal, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, has been relieved of his coaching duties. With four contests remaining, the men’s basketball team has a record of 12-14, including a 5-11 mark in the GLVC. This season, QU men’s basketball is tied for thirteenth in the 15-team GLVC. Hellenthal concludes his five-year
Long-time D3 assistant has employment “rescinded” by Colby-Sawyer following arrest
Long-time Colby-Sawyer College (NH) assistant men’s basketball coach Joshua Pincoske was arrested on Tuesday, and faces more than 50 criminal charges including sexual abuse and manufacturing and possession of child sexual abuse images, according to multiple reports. WMUR in Concord New Hampshire has reported that, “According to an affidavit, the case began in December 2020,
Furbush becomes winningest coach in Bates MBB history
Junior captain Stephon Baxter scored a game-high 31 points and Jon Furbush ’05 became the winningest coach in Bates men’s basketball history as the Bobcats defeated the University of Maine at Farmington 87-81 Monday night. Furbush earned his 159th career win, breaking the record previously held by Bobcat great George Wigton. In his 13th year at the helm of the
PREP NEWS: Legendary Oak Hill Coach Steve Smith announces retirement
Oak Hill Academy announced today that head basketball coach Steve Smith would retire following this season. Here is the statement that Oak Hill president Michael D. Groves, Ph.D. released: Steve Smith, legendary head basketball coach at Oak Hill Academy for the past 37 years, has announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2022. Coach Smith’s legacy
OKWU’s Bostwick nabs 400th career NAIA win
Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s impressive season continued in Monday’s victory as the Eagles defeated York 79-71 led by Jaden Lietzke with 20 points. The Eagles improve to 18-2 in the KCAC and look to be firmly in control of the #1 spot in the upcoming KCAC tournament. The victory was a milestone for Head Coach Donnie Bostwick, in
Week 13: 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 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 2021-22 college basketball
Louisville tabs DHR Global to run men’s basketball search
The University of Louisville has engaged the services of DHR Global to assist in its search process for a new head men’s basketball coach. “Identifying the right coach to lead our premier college basketball program is my focus,” said UofL Interim Director of Athletics Josh Heird. “With the assistance of DHR, which has extensive experience in the
Hanson announces retirement at D3 Gustavus Adolphus College
Mark Hanson ’83, the winningest coach in Gustavus Adolphus College men’s basketball history, announced Monday that he will retire as the head coach after the 2021-22 season. “It has been an honor to have followed Mark’s basketball teams and their success during my 30 years here at Gustavus,” Athletic Director Tom Brown said. “The Gustavus
Phrases That Can Ruin a Coaching Resume
Too often, coaches use phrases in their resume or cover letter that are generic and cliché. They believe these phrases will make them stand out to the hiring director or search committee, when actually, these phrases often encompass characteristics that we EXPECT to see from successful coaches! Below are phases that I have seen on