Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brian Sondey has resigned at NJCAA D2 Rockland Community College (NY). Sondey took over at RCC back in 2021 and was charged with rebuilding the program following the COVID shut down. During his three seasons at the helm, RCC’s record steadily improved – they finished this season
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NAIA DIRT: Wilberforce opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Mark Mitchell is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Wilberforce University (OH). Mitchell took over at Wilberforce back in the summer of 2020 after stints as a high school coach in Ohio, and and as an assistant WBB coach at Ohio State. While at
Pacific opens as Leonard Perry is “reassigned”
The University of the Pacific has reassigned head men’s basketball coach Leonard Perry. The school released the following statement announcing the move: Leonard Perry was reassigned today from his position as head men’s basketball coach to other duties at University of the Pacific. Associate head coach Josh Newman will serve as interim head coach through the West Coast
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Nimley named Head Basketball Coach at Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern announced Monday morning that Interim Head Coach Saah Nimley will officially become the program’s 13th Head Coach beginning Monday, March 4. An introductory press conference is scheduled for later today, Monday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m., in the Team Room, inside the Athletic Performance Center. The event is open to the public. “This is truly a special day
Dr. Dish Drill of The Week
During out small group workouts, I like to break down our offense into parts that end with shot opportunities for the players. In addition, I try to maximize our time by getting as many shots as possible in that time. Checkout the full breakdown of the Toss Back shooting drill in the video below. Toss
D2 DIRT: Southern Wesleyan set name new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Southern Wesleyan will remove the interim tag from Joel Stites, and will name him as the permanent head men’s basketball coach. Stites took over for Brian Hewitt in late January, after serving as an assistant coach in the program since the fall. Stites had previously worked
Boone out as Head Basketball Coach at Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas director of athletics Dr. Brad Teague announced a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program on Saturday, relieving Coach Anthony Boone of his duties after the conclusion of the season. UCA finished 9-23 overall and 5-11 in ASUN Conference play, missing out on the conference tournament after Friday’s loss
McCracken resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Hendrix
Thad McCracken has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Hendrix College, and has become the Director of Athletics at Memphis University School. McCracken had been the head coach at Hendrix since 2010, where he put together a 129-226 (.363) record. There has not been an announcement yet by Hendrix, but MUS released
OFFICIAL: Cal Poly parts ways with Smith
Following up on a story from earlier today…Cal Poly has made the news of Head Basketball Coach John Smith’s dismissal official with the following statement: Smith has gone 30-114 (.208) in his five seasons at Cal Poly, including a 4-25 (0-17 Big West) record this season.
Raggs named Assistant Basketball Coach at Howard
Howard University men’s basketball has added former sports journalist Tramel Raggs as an assistant coach. Raggs brings a range of skills to the coaching staff and will take on coaching and recruiting responsibilities while helping the program develop a storytelling strategy that will continue to build out the Dream Factory brand across our multiple communication platforms,
REPORT: Cal Poly to part ways with Head Basketball Coach John Smith
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Cal Poly will part ways with Head Basketball Coach John Smith at following the regular season. Smith has gone 30-114 (.208) in his five seasons at Cal Poly, including a 4-25 (0-17 Big West) record this season. More on this when it becomes official.
WATCH LIVE: Mike Jones introductory press conference at ODU
Old Dominion will introduce Maryland assistant Mike Jones as their new Head Basketball Coach at a 10:45am press conference this morning. WATCH LIVE HERE. Jones is a 1995 ODU grad, who scored over 1100 points and led the Monarchs to two NCAA tournaments. This season is his first on Kevin Willard’s staff at Maryland after