University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Thursday that head men’s basketball Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and contract extension. The new agreement will extend his current contract by three seasons to six years and keep him in charge of the Crimson Tide basketball program through March 14, 2027.
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Small College Dirt: Clinton College (SC) set to hire former D1 staffer as new Head Coach
I have heard that Dee Frazier will be named as the new head men’s basketball coach and Athletic Director at Clinton College (SC). He will replace Alonzo Duncan who became the head coach at the University of the Virgin Islands back in November. Frazier had previously served on Darrell Walker’s staff at Little Rock as
Hoop Insights: Ayo Dosunmu Keeps Getting Better
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For the past two years, amidst moderate draft buzz, Ayo Dosunmu, the Chicago native has returned, been talked about in the preseason, and helped raise the level of the program. The Illini won 12 games his freshman year, 21 last year, and they’re on pace to pass that mark this year, now sitting at fifth in the country.
D3 DIRT: Wilson College (PA) opens
Brian Zoeller is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Wilson College (PA). He had served as the Phoenix head coach since 2015, and complied a 57-71 (.445) record during his tenure. Zoeller was the second head coach in program history. His best season came in 2017-18, when he led the Phoenix to
UTRGV Athletics Set to Host Memorial Service for Coach Lew Hill on Feb. 23
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host a memorial service in honor of men’s basketball head coach Lew Hill, who passed away on Feb. 7 at the age of 55, on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Additionally, members of the community not attending the memorial service
Daily News & Notes – 2/17/21
Today’s Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Earlier this week, I mentioned the t-shirt that Butler head coach LaVall Jordan wore on Saturday that honored the late John Thompson with a quote, and also listed all of the current African-American D1 head coaches on the back. I’ve now learned that
Week 12: 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 12 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
Hoff Resigns as Graceland University Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Cory Hoff has resigned as the men’s basketball coach at Graceland University after three seasons as the head coach. Hoff previously served as the assistant coach for two years, including during the Yellowjackets’ NAIA national championship run in the 2017-18 season. Assistant Coach Ernest Shand will serve as the acting coach for the remaining three
BREAKING: BC fires Jim Christian
Boston College William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft announced today that head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Christian finishes his seven-year tenure at Boston College with an overall record of 78-132 (.371), including an ACC mark of 26-94 (.217). “I know that Jim gave everything that he had into leading
Daily News & Notes – 2/15/21
Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Providence Head Coach Ed Cooley missed Saturday’s game at DePaul with a non-Covid issue. Assistant Coach Jeff Battle led the Friars to a 57-47 win in his head coaching debut. No word on if Cooley will return for tomorrow’s game at UConn. Following last
Drill of the Week
Our good friend and NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great 3-point shooting challenge called Plus 5. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! https://www.youtube.com/embed/Za9U_2JYzU8 This drill focuses on the difference between makes and misses as players try for a score of plus 5. Made shots are plus 1 and missed shots
Maine opts out of remainder of 2020-21 Men’s Basketball season
The University of Maine men’s basketball team has opted out of the remainder of the 2020–21 season due to challenges related to COVID-19. The team reached a final decision on Feb. 12. President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Director of Athletics Ken Ralph were informed and are in support of the decision. A team meeting with athletic