Cam Swanson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NWAC Treasure Valley Community College (OR). Swanson was hired back in October of 2021 replacing former head coach Andy Ward. Before coming to TVCC, Swanson served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Highline College (WA). He also spent time as an assistant
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REPORT: Northwestern State expected to hire Gipson as next Head Basketball Coach
According to a TWEET from Jeff Goodman, Northwestern State is expected to hire Missouri State associate head coach Corey Gipson as their new head coach. He would replace Mike McConathy who announced his retirement last week after 23-seasons at NSU. Gipson has been on Dana Ford’s staff at Missouri State for the past seven seasons.
REPORT: Louisiana Tech’s Konkol headed to Tulsa
I mentioned Louisiana Tech’s Eric Konkol at Tulsa in my DAILY DIRT last night. It now appears to be a done deal. I heard that Konkol was on campus yesterday, and sounds like this got done quickly. According to a report from the News Star, Konkol will take over for former head coach Frank Haith
REPORT: Howard out at La Salle
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Ashley Howard is out as the head men’s basketball coach at La Salle. Howard had been the Explorers head coach since 2018, where he put together a 45-71 (.388) record. This past season, La Salle went 11-19 (5-13 A-10). Before being hired at La Salle, Howard served as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Maryland names Kevin Willard as new Head Basketball Coach
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Kevin Willard has been named the new head coach of the Maryland Men’s Basketball program as announced by Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics on Monday. Willard recently coached Seton Hall to its fifth NCAA Tournament appearance in the last six events that were played. Having won a regular-season conference championship, conference tournament championship and earning
OFFICIAL: Markwood named Head Basketball Coach at Maine
Chris Markwood (’05) has been named the 23rd head men’s basketball coach at the University of Maine, Director of Athletics Ken Ralph announced on March 21. “Coach Markwood is everything we could hope for in a men’s basketball coach,” Ralph says. “He is a Maine native, a UMaine alum, a former Black Bear captain, and a long-tenured, successful
Daily Dirt: Sunday Edition – 3/20/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Sounds like 5 are the mix at Tulsa right now. Names I’ve heard include Stephen F. Austin’s Kyle Keller, Louisiana Tech’s Eric Konkol, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s Steve Lutz, St. John’s associate head coach TJ Cleveland, and one more. It sounds like this one could be wrapped up this week. Interesting name
REPORT: Baylor’s Tang to be named Head Coach at K-State
According to multiple reports, including one from KSNT.com, Baylor Associate head coach Jerome Tang is expected to become the next head coach at Kansas State. Tang is currently in his 19th season at Baylor, and was part of the staff that captured the National Championship last season. As an original member of Scott Drew’s Baylor
REPORT: BC’s Markwood headed to Maine
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a TWEET by Jon Rothstein, Boston College assistant Chris Markwood will become the next head coach at Maine. Markwood is a Maine native who was the 2000 Maine Gatorade Player of the Year at South Portland HS. Last season was his first at BC after stints as an assistant
Drill of the Week
NBA skills trainer and iCan Player Development founder Kyle Travis introduces a great shot fake drill designed to help you keep your defender off balance and create space for an open shot. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8hYSbQu5gQg ADJUSTMENT DRIBBLE Catch Dish pass at top of the key Shot fake, side step and adjustment dribble left for an open 3-point
BREAKING: Chris Jans named Head Coach at Mississippi State
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Chris Jans, one of the nation’s premier bench bosses, has been chosen to lead the Mississippi State men’s basketball program. The announcement came Sunday from MSU Director of Athletics John Cohen. “The Mississippi State Family is thrilled to welcome Chris Jans as our next head coach,” said Cohen. “Throughout our thorough research, what stood out about
REPORT: Kevin Willard to Maryland
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) No surprise here, as this one has been making the rounds for the better part of a week, but now a little more confirmation, as CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein has reported that Maryland is “expecting to hold a press conference early this week” to introduce Seton Hall’s Kevin Willard as their