I can confirm that Dennis Springs is out as the head coach at NJCAA DII Owens Community College (OH). There has been no reason given for his dismissal. The head coach at the Owens since December of 2016, Springs has done nothing but win at the school. This past season, he led the Express to
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4/23 UPDATE: 2017-18 Men’s Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
HoopDirt.com has been tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The link to the tracker can be found on the homepage, and also by clicking HERE. The numbers as of Monday April 23rd: DI openings: 52 (48 filled) DII openings: 28 (13 filled) DIII openings: 28
Gavin Chapman Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Brewton-Parker College
Coach Gavin Chapman has resigned from his position as Men’s Baskeball Coach to pursue coaching at First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, GA. In addition to leading the Vikings basketball program, Coach Chapman will also be part of the Physical Education Department. Coach Chapman played at Brewton-Parker College from 2007-2011 and was a member of the Varsity
Big Ten Dirt…
A few things out of the Big Ten… Maryland Director of Basketball Operations Nima Omidvar will depart Mark Turgeon’s staff to become an assistant coach at South Alabama. This move was first reported by InsideMDSports.com. Omidvar had been on the Terps staff since 2014, and was the video coordinator at NC State before that. Current
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Multi-Cut Skill Builder Workout
We are pleased to release another great Dr. Dish Skill Builder workout that combines multiple basketball drills! With any shooting workout, it’s essential to try and simulate game-like actions and put yourself in uncomfortable positions so that everything comes natural and easier in games. Not very often do you receive a pass in a game as
OFFICIAL: NEO Announces Jeremy Jackson as Head Coach for the Golden Norse Basketball Program
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Following up on a tweet that tweeted earlier this week…. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) announced that Jeremy Jackson will become the head basketball coach for the Golden Norse Basketball Team. Jackson was tapped for the position as Dustin Grover transitions into the role of assistant vice president for academic affairs. “I have faith that
Ballard Named FIU Head Men’s Basketball Coach
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Obviously a day behind here because DK is still sitting on the beach (ironically, not far from FIU)… FIU Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia announced on Friday, the hiring of Jeremy Ballard as the ninth head coach in the history of the FIU men’s basketball program. “Excitement and joy do not even
Cal Riverside Staff Update
The UC Riverside Men’s Basketball Team announced it has bolstered its coaching with the additions of Mike Magpayo and Liam Simmons. Both Simmons and Magpayo will join Associate Head Coach, Justin Bell as part of a revamped Highlander staff under newly appointed Head Coach David Patrick. Mike Magpayo Magpayo comes to Riverside fresh off a
OFFICIAL: Wyking Jones adds David Grace to Cal Basketball Staff
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California men’s basketball has added a renowned recruiter and ace assistant to its coaching staff in David Grace, head coach Wyking Jones announced. One of the longest-tenured assistants in the Pac-12, Grace most recently completed five seasons at UCLA, and five seasons at Oregon State prior to that, along with stints at the University of
Joe Scott Joins Bulldogs’ Coaching Staff
Joe Scott, who sports 16 seasons of head coaching experience at three Division I schools, has joined the Georgia Basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Tom Crean announced on Thursday. “I’m excited to welcome Joe, Leah, Ben and Jack to our Georgia Basketball family and the entire UGA community,” Crean said. “Joe is
Brock Erickson joins Bryant staff as associate head coach
Bryant University head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso has announced the hiring of Brock Erickson as the Bulldogs’ new associate head coach. “Brock is one of the hardest-working assistant coaches in the country,” said Grasso. “His recruiting connections, work ethic and loyalty will help us greatly as we try to build a championship culture here
Greg Gard Signs Contract Extension
The University of Wisconsin athletic board on Friday approved a standard one-year contract extension for men’s basketball coach Greg Gard, through the 2022-’23 season. http://uwbadgers.com/news/2018/4/20/general-athletic-board-approves-coaches-contracts.aspx