It’s been tough few years for small private DIII schools. Last year, New England DIII’s Mount Ida College (MA) (GNAC) and Wheelock College (MA) (NECC) shut their doors, leaving coaches and players searching for new schools. Earlier this fall, it was announced that DIII Newbury College (MA) (NECC) would be joining that list, and we
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COACHES ON THE MOVE UPDATE: 2019 Coaching Changes Tracker
As the small college seasons begin to wrap-up, and some DI conference tournaments start today, the next few weeks will be wild. Here’s an update of the changes that have been made so far. Pretty big numbers at the NCAA DII and DIII levels for this early in March. Search School Conference Old
Tennessee Tech’s Steve Payne Resigns
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Steve Payne has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach at Tennessee Tech University following 17 seasons with the program, including the last eight as head coach. Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced Payne’s resignation Sunday. A national search will begin immediately to identify Tennessee Tech’s 13th head coach in program history. Associate
UMass-Boston assistant basketball coach shot, killed
UMass-Boston assistant men’s basketball coach Kendric Price was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Boston. UMass-Boston confirmed Price’s death in a statement Saturday night, saying, “Kendric was a great young coach who worked with our men’s basketball program. We are all saddened by the tragic news of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are
Turner steps down as CSU-Pueblo Head Men’s Basketball Coach
After eight seasons at the helm, Colorado State University-Pueblo Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ralph Turner has stepped down from his position. “We would like to thank Coach Turner for his commitment to Pack Men’s Basketball for the past eight years,” said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Paul Plinske. “As this season transpired, we both became dissatisfied with our
Bovaird Extended at Chaminade
Chaminade University director of athletics Bill Villa has announced a three-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Eric Bovaird that will take him through April 2023. “Chaminade has been, and continues to be, a great place for me and my family,” Bovaird said. “I’m thankful to have this incredible job and am excited about the
OFFICIAL: Harding Relieved of Duties at Assumption
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Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier this morning (DII DIRT). It’s now been made official that a coaching change has been made at DII Assumption College, as Director of Athletics Jamie Marcoux announced that men’s basketball head coach Michael Harding has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I would like
DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Assumption College
I can confirm that DII Assumption College (MA) has made a change, and Mike Harding is no longer the Greyhounds head basketball coach. The team was informed late yesterday afternoon. Harding was hired at Assumption back in 2015 after serving as the associate head coach at UMass-Lowell for two seasons. Prior to that, he was
Calvin College Head Basketball Coach Vande Streek Announces Retirement
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Kevin Vande Streek has announced his retirement as Calvin College men’s basketball coach. Vande Streek will remain at Calvin as a professor and administrator. A native of Waupun, Wisconsin, Vande Streek retires after a 23-year run as head coach of the Knights. He is the longest tenured head coach in Calvin men’s basketball history. He
DII DIRT: Coker College Opens
I have heard from multiple great sources that Aric Samuel is out as the head men’s basketball coach at DII Coker College (SC). The athletic director informed the team of the move in a meeting earlier this evening. Samuel had spent three seasons as an assistant at Coker before being named as the head coach
Daily Dirt – 2/28/19
Things are starting to get busy. Here are a few small college things that I’ve heard… Kennesaw State posted their job yesterday (HERE). It’s still unclear if a search firm will be used, but I’ve heard that one of the Senior Associate AD’s is currently running the search. Too early for any legit non-speculative names
DI JUCO DIRT: Powell Resigns at Gulf Coast State
I can confirm that Jay Powell has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Gulf Coast State College (FL). He informed his team of the decision this afternoon. Powell just concluded his 12th year as the Commodores head coach. His team finished 14-15 (2-10) this past season. An official announcement is expected shortly.