Justin Maxwell has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at SUNY Ulster. During his five season’s at the college, Maxwell led the Senators to an NJCAA Sweet 16 appearance, a conference championship, and won two Coach of the Year awards. Before becoming the head coach at Ulster, he was an assistant at Hilbert College,
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Smiley promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Northern Colorado
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GREELEY, Colorado (AP) — Steve Smiley has been promoted to head men’s basketball coach at Northern Colorado, replacing Jeff Lindor, who took over at the University of Wyoming. Athletic director Darren Dunn announced the promotion Thursday night about 48 hours after naming Smiley the interim head coach following Lindor’s departure. The school plans a virtual
HOT: UAB set to name Andy Kennedy as new Head Coach
Andy Kennedy will be named as the new head basketball coach at UAB according to multiple sources, including AL.com. HoopDirt.com mentioned Kennedy as the leader here back on Monday. The former Ole Miss and Cincinnati head coach played for the Blazers (1987-90), and has most recently been working for the SEC network. He holds a
Coach from Home – Control the Controllables
Brian Rosario and Justin Scanson sit down to discuss the latest news concerning COVID19 and what coaches can and should be thinking about during these unsure times.
Daily Dirt – 3/18/20
A few quick things that I’ve heard while hunkered down at the HD world HQ: A couple new names emerging at UIC…I have now heard that Iowa State assistant Daniyal Robinson and Louisville assistant Luke Murray are in the mix. Robinson is an Illinois native who spent time at Loyola (Chicago). I’ve heard that Murray
OFFICIAL: McConnell tabbed as Head Coach at TAMIU
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Following up on HoopDirt.com’s DIRT from earlier this week…. After an exhaustive and thorough nationwide search, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Director of Athletics Griz Zimmermann announced the hiring of Rodney “Mac” McConnell as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “This is an excellent hire for the men’s basketball program,” said TAMIU President Dr. Pablo
Overton Steps Down as Lions Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Lincoln University Director of Athletics Harry Stinson III announced today that Doug Overton has stepped down as the men’s basketball head coach due to personal reasons. Overton was in his fourth season as the Lions’ head coach. The Lions were the top rebounding team in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in 2019-20, leading the conference
HOT: Linder named Head Basketball Coach at Wyoming
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University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Monday the hiring of Jeff Linder as head coach of the Cowboy Basketball Team. Linder is the 22nd head coach in Wyoming history. He led Northern Colorado to three-straight 20-win seasons. “Jeff (Linder) turned around the basketball program at Northern Colorado and developed his team into one
Daily Dirt – 3/17/20
A few quick things that I’ve heard on St. Patrick’s Day… I mentioned Northern Colorado head coach Jeff Linder at Wyoming a few times last week. I’ve been told by multiple sources that he is now the clear cut leader, but it is not done yet. It seems like things are moving quickly in Laramie,
Bryce Drew named head basketball coach at Grand Canyon
Three-time NCAA tournament head coach and March Madness legend Bryce Drew has been selected by Grand Canyon University to serve as its new men’s basketball head coach. “We are unbelievably excited to have Bryce Drew lead our basketball program into its next phase of development,” GCU President Brian Mueller said. “Bryce built a very successful
OFFICIAL: Padgett out as Head Basketball Coach at Samford
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Following up on some DIRT from yesterday. Here’s the official statement on Samford’s coaching change: Samford University head men’s basketball coach Scott Padgett will not return next season after serving the past six years, Director of Athletics Martin Newton announced. “I want to thank Coach Padgett for his service to Samford University and I sincerely
Jones Named UNC Pembroke Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach
UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Drew Richards announced Monday that he has retained the services of interim head coach Tony Jones who will now join his coaching staff as associate head coach. “Tony has not only proven to the entire region that he is a talented coach, but he has also shown that he