Michigan head coach Juwan Howard was named Coach of the Year by the Big Ten Conference today. After guiding the Wolverines to their first Big Ten title in seven years, Howard becomes the first U-M coach to be named coach of the year since John Beilein earned the honor by the media in 2014. Howard
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Nate Oats Named SEC Coach of the Year
Alabama’s Herbert Jones was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, while Nate Oats was tabbed the league’s Coach of the Year, as the league office announced the 2021 postseason awards on Tuesday. In addition to those honors, John Petty Jr. joined Jones as All-SEC First Team honorees,
Daily Dirt – 3/9/21
Getting busy this week. A few things that I’ve heard…. Interesting press release from Binghamton yesterday where they announced Levell Sanders as their new head coach. There was no mention of “interim” in his title, even though after Tommy Dempsey was not retained last week, the University announced that Sanders would serve as the interim
Monday Night Video Update: This week’s O/U, What Jasick’s firing means, & more…
Ok, so we’re still learning this video stuff. Apparently this is too long to put on Twitter – decided to jam it up here instead. It was a busy Monday, and will get busier as the week goes on. Here is this week’s O/U, what Tony Jasick’s firing may mean for others, and some small
McBeth Tabbed as New Falcon Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Friends University Director of Athletics Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced the Friends University Men’s Basketball Falcons have a new head coach. Austin McBeth has been selected to be at the helm of the program, “We are excited to welcome Austin as our new men’s basketball head coach,” Ramseyer said. “His detailed plan and holistic approach
Week 15: 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 15 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 2020-21 college basketball
Niko Medved Named Mountain West Coach of the Year
Coming off the best conference season in program history, Colorado State men’s basketball was rewarded with several honors, including Niko Medved being named Mountain West Coach of the Year by the league’s media as announced today. Joining Medved was sophomore forward David Roddy, who was selected to the first team, and sophomore guard Isaiah Stevens,
Mississippi College Head Coach Mike Jones retires
Coach Mike Jones announced his retirement as athletic director and head men’s basketball coach at Mississippi College, ending a storied, 33-year career with MC. “I am so blessed to have been a part of MC for all this time,” Jones said. “Retiring has been a tough decision and an emotional thing, but I’ve prayed hours and
Joe Pasternack Named Big West Coach of the Year
JaQuori McLaughlin was named Big West Player of the Year, Joe Pasternack was selected as the league’s Coach of the Year, and UC Santa Barbara claimed a bevy of league honors, it was announced Monday. McLaughlin was joined on the First Team All-Big West by junior forward Amadou Sow, who had previously earned a pair
Bill Coen Passes Jim Calhoun for Most Wins at Northeastern
Tyson Walker led all scorers with 19 points, Chris Doherty grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds, and Bill Coen etched his name on the top of the Northeastern record book with his 251st win, moving ahead of legendary coach Jim Calhoun’s 250 wins from 1972-86, as the second-seeded Huskies (10-8) defeated No. 7 seed William &
Lansing out at Indiana State after 11 seasons
Indiana State University and head men’s basketball coach Greg Lansing will part ways after 11 seasons, Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales announced today. Clinkscales and Lansing will appear together at a news conference at 2 p.m. today at Dede I in the Hulman Memorial Student Union on campus. The news conference will be socially distanced and masks are
Jacksonville parts ways with Jasick
Jacksonville University Senior Vice President and Athletic Director Alex Ricker-Gilbert announced today that a change in leadership will occur at the top of the men’s basketball program, officially parting ways with Head Coach Tony Jasick, effective immediately. Jasick’s tenure comes to a close having posted a 95-122 record across seven seasons including a 42-60 mark