Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dominique Boone is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Warren Wilson College (NC). He ha been replaced by Director of Athletics / Women’s Basketball Coach Robin Martin. Boone had been the Owls head coach for the past 3+ seasons, and also served as the Sports
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Grzesk wins 300th game at D3 St. Norbert
St. Norbert College men’s basketball coach Gary Grzesk won his 300th game at the school in a fitting manner, claiming a 55-48 defensive battle over Milwaukee School of Engineering in a Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference game at Kern Center. Grzesk improved to 300-103 in 16 seasons with the Green Knights. Including three seasons at Lakeland, Grzesk is
Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp Internships Available
About Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp: Pocono Invitational Basketball Camp is the Longest Running Basketball Camp in the Nation. For over 60 years, PIBC camps have helped players of all levels improve, develop, and become students of the game. PIBC offers campers a unique blend of traditional camp experience along with expert basketball instruction from the
UConn coaches Hurley, Young to miss tonight’s game at Seton Hall
UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley and associate head coach Kimani Young have each tested positive for the Covid virus and will not coach Wednesday night’s game against Seton Hall at the Prudential Center. This follows the absence of assistant coach Tom Moore at last week’s game against Marquette for the same reason. UConn assistant coaches Moore and Luke Murray will assume
Former West Virginia Associate Head Coach Harrison releases statement regarding dismissal
Larry Harrison, who was dismissed as the associate head basketball coach at West Virginia last week, has released the following statement: Harrison had spent the last 16 seasons on the Mountaineer basketball staff, including the last 13 as associate head coach. He was in his 24th season overall on Huggins’ coaching staff after spending eight seasons
DerMarr Johnson named Assistant Coach at West Virginia
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DerMarr Johnson, who played 16 seasons of professional basketball, including seven seasons in the NBA, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University, coach Bob Huggins announced. Johnson will begin his duties at WVU once all policies and procedures adopted by the University for new hires are complete. “Obviously, DerMarr is a guy who I know
WEEK 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 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 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that
UMass-Dartmouth’s Baptiste earns 700th career win
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth men’s basketball team came away with a 68-57 road victory over Castleton University, but this was not just any victory. With this win, head coach Brian Baptiste has reached a huge, and not-so-common milestone. Baptiste secured his 700th career victory, he is the only active NCAA Division III basketball coach to reach that number,
Western Kentucky’s Stansbury set to miss 6th straight game due to health related issues
Western Kentucky head men’s basketball Rick Stansbury is set to miss his 6th straight game tonight when the Hilltoppers host FIU. The veteran head coach released the following statement Stansbury last coach back on 12/22 at South Carolina. WKU is 10-6 overall this season, and 2-3 during Stansbury’s absence.
Holy Cross Head Coach Brett Nelson to miss today’s game
Holy Cross released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Brett Nelson: No further details were given. The Crusaders are currently 6-12 (3-2 Patriot League).
REPORT: Concordia’s Kollar to return following investigation
According to a report from CBS News Chicago, D3 Concordia University Chicago head men’s basketball coach Steve Kollar will return to his coaching duties following an investigation surrounding the hospitalization of six of his players after a workout. The report states that, Concordia Director of Athletics Pete Gnan sent a letter to parents, students, coaches,
Coach Palombo Reaches 600
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the Guilford College men’s basketball team defeated the Lynchburg Hornets, 75-59. With the win, head coach Tom Palombo reached 600 win milestone as a collegiate coach. Palombo has coached at the collegiate level for 33 years and has massed a record of 600-261 while leading the Quakers for 20 of those