Ripon College announced that Kenny Finco has been selected as its next head coach of men’s basketball. He will assume his duties April 3. For the last six seasons, he has served as an assistant men’s basketball coach and an assistant in the sports performance center at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. “Kenny’s cerebral approach
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Coaching change made at NJCAA D1 Denmark Tech (SC)
Denmark Technical College announced changes in their basketball coaching leadership. Andre Payne, who also serves as athletic director at the college and has been the head coach of the men’s basketball team since 2020, will become head coach of the women’s basketball team. “I’m looking forward to taking the lead of the women’s basketball team.
REPORT: English to sign six-year deal at Providence
George Mason’s Kim English is expected to sign a six-year deal to become the next head men’s basketball coach at Providence, according to Jeff Borzello. English has been the head coach at George Mason for the past two seasons, where he went 34-29 (.540). Prior to his time with the Patriots, he worked as an
OFFICIAL: Cabrera named Head Basketball Coach at Northwestern State
Following up on a report from yesterday…Rick Cabrera has officially been named as the head basketball coach at Northwestern State. Here’s the official statement from NSU: The Northwestern State men’s basketball program has found success with first-time Division I head coaches. The Demons have another as Northwestern State announced Tallahassee Community College’s Rick Cabrera as
OFFICIAL: Southern parts ways with Men’s Basketball Coach Sean Woods
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier today (SWAC DIRT). Sean Woods is officially out as the men’s basketball coach at Southern University. Here’s is the announcement from SU: Southern University Director of Athletics Roman Banks announced today that Sean Woods will not be returning as head men’s basketball coach. Woods concludes his five-year tenure
SWAC DIRT: Sean Woods out at Southern
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Sean Woods is no longer the head basketball coach at Southern University. I teased this one on Twitter earlier today, and in yesterday’s Daily Dirt. Woods had been the head coach at Southern since 2018, where he put together a 64-82 (.438) record. He also spent time
REPORT: Penn State’s Shrewsberry headed to Notre Dame
According to a Jeff Goodman tweet, Notre Dame has reached an agreement with Penn State’s Micah Shrewsberry to be the next head coach of the Irish. Shrewsberry just wrapped up his second year with Nittany Lions, where he went 37–31 (.544). This past season, he led his team to a 23-14 (10-10 Big Ten) record,
OFFICIAL: Hodgson named Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas State
Following-up on today’s earlier report. Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson has officially been named as the new head basketball coach at Arkansas State. Here’s the release from ASU: Bryan Hodgson, regarded as one of the top recruiters and assistant coaches in the nation with 15-plus seasons as a collegiate coach, has been hired as head coach
Leslie out as Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Valley CC
Trinity Valley CC has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Mark Leslie: Trinity Valley Community College has announced that the contract of third-year head men’s basketball coach Mark Leslie will not be renewed. A national search for his successor will begin immediately. “We thank Mark for his years of
REPORT: Alabama assistant headed to Arkansas State
I mentioned Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson’s name at Arkansas State back on 3/19 (DAILY DIRT). It sounds like this is now a done deal. According to a Jeff Goodman Tweet, Hodgson will be named as the Red Wolves new head basketball coach. Hodgson has been at Alabama for the past four seasons, coming with Nate
Daily Dirt II: 3/22/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Busy day…here’s a second edition of the DD… Earlier today, I mentioned some names at High Point (HERE). I have been told by multiple sources that UConn assistant Luke Murray needs to be added to the list. He has been at UConn for the past two seasons, and also worked at
OFFICIAL: Mills named Head Basketball Coach at Wichita State
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Following up on last night’s report…Wichita State has officially named Paul Mills as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the statement from the school: Wichita State will introduce Paul Mills as its 27th head men’s basketball coach at 3:30 p.m. Thursday inside Charles Koch Arena. This event is free and open to the public with streaming available