Stony Brook head men’s basketball coach Geno Ford won the 200th game of his career last night, as the Seawolves beat Central Connecticut 87-67. SBU is now 6-4, and winners of three straight. Ford is in his fourth season at Stony Brook and now holds a career mark of 200-187 (.517), with other stops as
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Former college coaches headed to The Basketball League (TBL)
Two TBL teams have recently hired former college coaches: The Enid Outlaws have named Mark Dannhoff as their new head coach. With nearly 30 years of experience at the college level, Danhoff has served on D1 staffs at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Georgia State, Mercer, Texas Pan-American, New Orleans, Little Rock and Tulane. He was also
Cori Close and Jamie Dixon Named Co-Recipients of 2021 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year Award
After each led USA U19 World Cup Teams to perfect, 7-0 records and gold medals this past summer, Cori Close (UCLA) and Jamie Dixon (TCU) will share the 2021 USA Basketball Developmental Coach of the Year Award. Under Close’s guidance, the USA women defeated opponents by an average of 47.0 points per game at the
Stetson’s Jones receives contract extension
Stetson University Men’s Basketball coach Donnie Jones, who is in his third season leading the Hatters, has signed a contract extension that will keep him on the Stetson bench through at least the 2025-26 season. “I want to make sure Coach Jones knows how much we appreciate the work he and his staff have put into
Week 5: 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 5 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
Summer Basketball Director – Camp Laurel
Camp Laurel, a private Maine children’s camp with exceptional facilities seeks Basketball Director for summer employment. Prior HS/College coaching a plus. Top salary, travel allowance, room and board included. Interested candidates should call/text Joie at 509.910.0842 or e-mail [email protected]. Check out our Athletics Film for more information.
Drill of The Week
FIBA 3×3 Supervisor and former Spanish Basketball Pro Jaume Comas introduces a great drill for working on your drive and kick game as well as getting shots off quickly before the defender can close out. 3×3 quickshot shooting Player 1 on left wing catches pass from dish and drives toward the free throw line Player
NAIA DIRT: Langston U (OK) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Philip Stitt has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Langston University (OK). Stitt took over at Langston back in 2019 after spending six seasons as the head coach at Marion Military Institute. In his first season at LU, Stitt led the
Auburn’s Pearl receives 2-game rip from NCAA
Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl has been suspended for two games by the NCAA, and the Tigers men’s basketball program was placed on probation for four years. This all stems from former associate head coach Chuck Person’s actions, as he was found to have “violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he accepted $91,500 in
NCCU’s Moton earns 200th career win
North Carolina Central University men’s basketball head coach LeVelle Moton celebrated his 200th win in a big way, as the Eagles recorded a 102-50 victory over Carver on Thursday, Dec. 9 inside McDougald-McLendon Arena. Moton is just the third men’s basketball coach at NCCU to reach the mark, and he sits with the third-most victories as
MILESTONE: Houston Baptist’s Cottrell wins 500th game of his career
Houston Baptist University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ron Cottrell earned career victory number 500 earlier this week as his Huskies defeated Champion Christian 84-67. Cottrell is the fifth-longest tenured coach among active NCAA Division I head men’s basketball coaches, and is now in his 31st season leading the Huskies. He has a career record of
Manning elevated to Interim Assistant Coach at Maryland
Greg Manning Jr. has been elevated to interim assistant coach following the advancement of Danny Manning to interim head coach. Manning Jr. will continue to serve in his role as director of men’s basketball operations. Manning was named director of men’s basketball operations in April of 2021 following three seasons as video coordinator for the