Northwest Mississippi Community College has named Shane Oakley as their Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He had been serving as the interim head coach for the Rangers since Bubba Skelton resigned back on October 31st. Oakley worked with both the men’s and women’s programs during the 2004-11 seasons but enters his seventh season working with men
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Interim Tag Removed; Saladzius Named Head Basketball Coach at Roberts Wesleyan
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Roberts Wesleyan Director of Athletics Bob Segave has announced current men’s basketball interim head coach Mark Saladzius will be named as the next head men’s basketball coach for the Redhawks. Saladzius will be the 16th coach in the program’s history, serving as the second head coach since the Redhawk’s joined the NCAA Division II. Saladzius graduated
Walden Resigns as Head Basketball Coach Knox College
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Knox College Director of Athletics announced Tuesday that Kevin Walden ’01 has resigned his position as head men’s basketball coach effective immediately. “We wish Kevin the best of luck in his future endeavors,” said Director of Athletics Daniella Irle. “He has served his alma mater faithfully for over a decade. You will not find a
Bailey out at DII Arkansas-Fort Smith
Justin Bailey is out as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Bailey was placed on administrative leave back in early January. UAFS released the following statement earlier today: “Justin Bailey, head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is no longer employed by the university. Because
DIII DIRT: Oilar Resigns at Otterbein
I can confirm that Brian Oilar has resigned as the head basketball coach at Otterbein University (OH). Oilar had been the head coach at Otterbein since 2015. He went 18-81 in his four seasons at the helm of the Cardinals. Oilar had served as an assistant at his alma mater DePauw University before being hired
OFFICIAL: Vick out at Hampden-Sydney
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Following-up on a story the HoopDirt.com reported first this afternoon (DIII DIRT). It’s now been made official that Dee Vick is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Hampden-Sydney College. Here’s the full press release by the college: Hampden-Sydney College Director of Athletics Chad Eisele has announced that men’s basketball head coach Dee Vick
DIII DIRT: Change made at Hampden-Sydney College
I have heard that a change has been made at DIII Hampden-Sydney College, and that Dee Vick is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at the college. Vick, a 1994 H-SC alum had just wrapped up his 11th season at the helm of his alma mater. His Tigers struggled this season, finishing with a
Week 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The 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 2018-19 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s
Milestone wins for Amaker, Schmidt
A couple of milestone wins from this weekend: Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker won the 400th game of his career with a 75-68 overtime win at Penn. Amaker, who has also been the head coach at Seton Hall and Michigan, becomes the 135th DI head coach to reach the 400 mark. His career record now
Kessler to Retire as Head Basketball Coach at Grace College
After 42 years and over 1,300 games, Jim Kessler is ready to step down. Kessler announced his plans to retire as the head coach of Grace’s men’s basketball team during a press conference on Monday morning. The legendary coach is currently No. 1 in NAIA Division II among active coaches with over 780 career victories.
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at DIII Eastern University
Eastern Athletic Director Eric McNelley has told his team and the department that he will be stepping away from his role as Head Men’s Basketball Coach to focus on the overall development of athletics as a means to growing the University. With that move, Associate Head Coach Dan Pruessner will assume leadership of the Men’s
Howard reinstates Nickelberry after suspension
Howard University head men’s basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry has been reinstated following a two game suspension. Nickelberry was suspended after a post game brawl following the Bison’s February 2nd game vs Norfolk State. During the altercation, the Howard coach was seen being restrained from going after at NSU player. After missing the past two games,