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Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at NAIA Bethany College

Bethany College and the Department of Athletics announced a head coaching change in the men’s basketball program. “We thank Trevor Flemmer for his contributions as head coach of the men’s basketball program at Bethany College,” said Dean of Athletics Laura Moreno. “His work and effort did not go unnoticed, and we wish him nothing but

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UPDATED: 2024 HoopDirt College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker – NOW LIVE!

As we do every year, HoopDirt will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). This tracker will be updated when changes are official and/or confirmed to HoopDirt. The tracker can always be found in the top righthand corner of the website, or about halfway

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D3 DIRT: Buffalo State opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Buffalo State has made a change in leadership in their men’s basketball program, and Fajri Ansari is no longer the head coach. Ansari, the long-time head coach of the Bengals, went 201-250 (.446) in his nineteen years at Buffalo State. The Bengals have struggled lately however, going

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OFFICIAL: Jeff Jones Retires

Following-up on reports from earlier today, Old Dominion coach Jeff Jones has made his retirement official. Here’s the statement that ODU released this afternoon: After eight NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight, a dozen 20-win seasons, and an NIT Championship, Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones announced his retirement on Monday. Jones finishes

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Old Dominion’s Jeff Jones to announce retirement today

Old Dominion Head Basketball Coach Jeff Jones will announce his retirement during a noon press conference at Chartway Arena on Monday, the Monarch athletic department announced. Jones, who stepped away from the team following a heart attack in December, had been at ODU for the past eleven seasons. In addition to his time with the

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WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) 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 2023-24 college basketball season. This is

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Delp named Head Basketball Coach at Augustana

Director of Athletics, Mike Zapolski, announced Jordan Delp as the 18th head coach of Augustana men’s basketball at a press conference inside the Carver Center.  “The servant leadership that Jordan has displayed the last nine-plus weeks while leading the Augustana men’s basketball program is emblematic of who he is as a coach and a person– analytical, focused,

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Siverling resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Director of Athletics Jason Verdugo announced Friday that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Siverling has resigned from his position. “It was an honor to lead the Blugold basketball program,” Siverling said. “I want to thank God for blessing me and my family with this tremendous opportunity. As a coach you get the chance

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Dr. Dish Drill of The Week

Coach Tony Miller shares a great partner shooting drill to simulate an east-west closeout, similar to what shooter might face playing against a zone defense. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! Partner Contested Shooting Drill

Lloyd extended through 2029 at Arizona

The University of Arizona and men’s basketball head coach Tommy Lloyd have agreed on a five-year contract extension that will keep Lloyd in Tucson until at least 2029, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. “Tommy has proven to be a championship coach, an exceptional leader and recruiter, and has reinvigorated Wildcat pride by transforming the

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Quinnipiac extends Pecora through 2027-28

Quinnipiac Director of Athletics Greg Amodio has announced a contract extension for Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Pecora through the end of the 2027-28 season. Pecora has led the Bobcats to a 19-6 start during his first season at the helm of the program. Quinnipiac (11-3 MAAC record) currently sits atop the league standings with just under

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