I have heard from multiple sources that Chris Popp is out as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Missouri State West Plains. Popp has been the head coach at the college for the past four years. This past season, his squad finished 10-21 (3-6), with his best season coming in 2017-18 when the
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Daily Dirt – 3/4/20
Starting to get busy around here! I tweeted yesterday that the O/U on DI openings this week was 6 – two popped after that tweet, so we’re trending towards the over. A bunch of D2’s and D3’s have opened this week as well (with more coming in the next few days). Here are a few
Coleman’s contract not renewed at Hawaii Hilo
University of Hawai`i Hilo men’s basketball coach GE Coleman’s contract will not be renewed for the 2020-21 season, announced today by UH HIlo athletic director Patrick Guillen. Coleman, who just finished his seventh season of leading the Vulcan program, guided his team to a 12-14 overall mark this winter for the second straight year. The Vulcans, also
Billy Wright out at Western Illinois
The Western Illinois University athletic department will not renew the contract of head men’s basketball coach Billy Wright, Director of Athletics Danielle Surprenant announced Tuesday (March 3). “We want to thank Billy for his commitment and service to our men’s basketball program and the University,” Surprenant said. “We appreciate his contributions over the last six seasons and wish
Ray Relieved of Duties as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at SEMO
Southeast Missouri State University Director of Athletics Brady Barke announced Tuesday that Rick Ray has been relieved of his duties as the Redhawks head men’s basketball coach. “I want to thank Rick for his commitment to our men’s basketball program for the past five years,” said Barke. “Unfortunately, we have not experienced the level of on-court success we had
D2 DIRT: Stricker out at Maryville U
I can confirm that Marc Stricker is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Maryville University (MO). Stricker was hired at Maryville back in 2017 following a stint as an assistant coach at Oral Roberts. Prior to that, he had served as an assistant at Maryville. This past season, the Saints went 5-22
D3 DIRT: SUNY Fredonia Opens
I can confirm that Phil Seymore is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 SUNY Fredonia. Seymore had been the Blue Devils coach since the 2013-14 season. During his career at the school, he put together a 39-133 (.227) record, which included an 8-17 (4-14 SUNYAC) mark this past season. Seymore, a former
Underwood, Basketball Staff at Illinois receive contract extensions
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced today a three-year extension for men’s basketball head coach Brad Underwood through 2026 and extensions for his coaching staff through 2022, pending approval by the UI Board of Trustees at its March 12 meeting. The new agreement keeps Underwood, who signed his original six-year contract in
Week 16: 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 16 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 2019-20 college basketball
Balcer resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Chestnut Hill
Jesse Balcer announced that he will be stepping down from his post as the Chestnut Hill College men’s basketball coach following the 2019-20 season to focus solely on his role as the school’s Director of Athletics and Recreation. Balcer has been the program’s only head coach in its 17-year history. “When we hired Coach Balcer in
JUCO DIRT: Johnette resigns at Iowa Western
I have heard from great sources that Iowa Western Community College head men’s basketball coach Michael Johnette has resigned. Johnette just completed his fourth season as the Reivers head coach – he spent ten years before that as an assistant at the school. Johnette’s squad finished this year with a 16-15 (4-4) record, and he
OFFICIAL: Baxter resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Bryn Athyn
Following up on our DIRT from earlier this week. Bryn Athyn has now made their coaching change official… After building the Bryn Athyn College men’s basketball team for the last seven seasons, Justin Baxter has decided to step down as the Lions head coach to pursue opportunities outside of college athletics. Baxter’s resignation was accepted