The winningest active coach in all of NCAA Division III men’s basketball will be heading to NCAA Division II. Matt Logie, who has a winning percentage of .840 in his eight seasons at Whitworth University, was announced as the new head coach at Point Loma Nazarene University this morning. Tim Demant, Whitworth’s Director of Athletics,
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Logie Named Head Basketball Coach at Point Loma
Matt Logie has been named the newest head coach of the Point Loma men’s basketball team, announced Athletic Director Ethan Hamilton on Thursday, Apr. 25. Logie will become the 15th coach in the history of the PLNU men’s basketball program. “I am really excited to welcome Matt, Julia, Addy (9) and Luke (6) to Point
Lorensen steps down at DIII Buena Vista
Buena Vista University Director of Athletics Jack Denholm on Wednesday announced the resignation of Todd Lorensen, head men’s basketball coach. “I met with Coach Lorensen today and he submitted his resignation as he prepares for another opportunity,” Denholm said. “Our men’s team was young this winter, with just one senior, and the team played its
Monts Named Assistant Coach at Colby College
Jordan Monts joins Head Coach Damien Strahorn and Assistant Coach Tyler Ackley on the coaching staff for Colby Men’s Basketball. Monts comes to Colby from Keene State College, where he had served as the Assistant Coach of Men’s basketball since 2018. At Keene State, Monts helped lead the team to an LEC regular season and
Former Stetson Head Coach added to Arkansas Staff
Corey Williams, former head coach at Stetson and member of the 1993 World Champion Chicago Bulls, has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, Razorback head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman announced today. “We are excited and fortunate to have a coach of Corey’s caliber,” said Musselman. “His experience as a
BYU Basketball Staff Update
BYU head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope announced his coaching staff today naming Cody Fueger, Chris Burgess and Nick Robinson as assistant coaches. “I couldn’t be more excited about having put together this staff,” Pope says. “This group is so capable and they check every box that I require of my assistant coaches: they’re loyal,
Dirden Resigns at Northwest Oklahoma State; Accepts DI assistant job
Northwestern Oklahoma State University head men’s basketball coach Shawn Dirden has resigned his position to become an assistant coach at a NCAA Division I institution, Brad Franz, director of athletics announced Wednesday. During his three seasons as the head coach of the Rangers, Dirden compiled a 42-42 overall record. Dirden led the Rangers to a 22-7 campaign in 2017-18,
OFFICIAL: Merrill Named Head Basketball Coach at Coker
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Coker College Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Facilities, Dr. Lynn Griffin announced Jarred Merrill as the new head coach of the Coker men’s basketball team on Wednesday (April 24). “Coker partnered with Athletic Staffing and Consulting to conduct a national search for our next basketball coach and Jarred rose to the top of an exceptional
Beloit College Promotes Hinz to Head Post
Beloit College Athletic Director Tim Schmiechen announced the promotion of assistant Josh Hinz to head coach of the Buccaneer men’s basketball program Tuesday. Hinz, a long-time assistant under former coach Brian Vraney, will assume his post Monday, May 6. “I am very excited and honored to be named the next men’s basketball coach at Beloit
Official: Jason Crafton Named Head Coach at UMES
Jason Crafton, a young but experienced coach with stints at several levels including most recently the NBA G-League, has been hired to lead the University of Maryland Eastern Shore men’s basketball team. The 16-year-veteran of coaching spent this past season in the NBA ranks as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers’ G-League affiliate Delaware
Norwood Named Keiser University Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced the hiring of Tae Norwood as the new Head Coach of the Keiser University Men’s Basketball team. Norwood brings over 16 years of coaching experience across all levels of the NCAA and the NAIA. Norwood said, “I am extremely excited to join the Keiser University community. This basketball program
OFFICIAL: Justin Leslie Named Head Basketball Coach at Midwestern State
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Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier today. It’s now been made official, Midwestern State has hired Azusa Pacific’s Justin Leslie as their new head basketball coach. Here is the official release from MSU: A proven winner with a great track record of success is set to take