HoopDirt.com is tracking all of the 2017-18 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Conference Coach of the Year winners. The list will be updated as awards roll in. Click on the coach to read the full press release announcing the award. Congratulations to the following coaches: HoopDirt.com is tracking all of the 2017-18 NCAA Division I
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Chris Beard Inks New 6-year Deal at Texas Tech
Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt and men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard have agreed on a new six-year contract announced Monday. The $19,050,000 contract over six years locks Beard up as head coach of the Red Raiders through the 2023-24 season. “Coach Beard continues to elevate Texas Tech basketball to a record level
OFFICIAL: Maine Replaces Bob Walsh with Richard Barron
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Richard Barron, University of Maine special assistant to the director of athletics, has been named head coach of the men’s basketball team. Following coach Bob Walsh’s decision to not seek a contract extension, the university moved forward with the appointment of Barron. Effective March 5, Barron will immediately assume all head coaching responsibilities. “The university
BREAKING: Marist Fires Head Basketball Coach Mike Maker
Marist College announced a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program on Monday. Mike Maker, head coach of the Marist men’s basketball program, has been relieved of his duties. This comes just days after AD Tim Murray told Center Field “At this point right now, yes, absolutely,” that Maker would return next season. “I
MAINE DIRT: Barron to Replace Walsh as Black Bears Head Coach
HoopDirt.com can confirm a report from NEWS CENTER Maine that former Maine women’s coach Richard Barron will replace Bob Walsh as the head men’s basketball coach. The school parted ways with Walsh earlier today. Barron has most recently served as a special assistant to the Athletic Director after stepping away from the women’s job for
Daily Dirt – 3/5/18
This is going to be a busy week. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Missouri State is moving quickly in their search to replace Paul Lusk. I can confirm that no search firm will be used, instead AD Kyle Moats will chair a six person committee which includes MSU staff, faculty, and community
BREAKING: Bob Walsh out as Head Basketball Coach at Maine
HoopDirt.com can confirm multiple reports that Bob Walsh is no longer the head coach at Maine. Walsh had been the Black Bears head coach since 2014 where he compiled a 24-100 record. Before that, he had a ton of success at DIII Rhode Island College where he ran up a 204-63 in nine seasons. More
WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 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 2017-18 college basketball season. Past weekly and yearly
McNeese State will not renew contract of Head Basketball Coach Dave Simmons
McNeese State University will begin a national search for its next men’s basketball coach following the announcement by McNeese Director of Athletics Bruce Hemphill that the University will not renew the contract of Coach Dave Simmons. Assistant Athletic Director, Tanner Stines, will chair the search. “We would like to thank Coach Simmons for his commitment
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Post and Relocate Action with Greg Stiemsma
Dr. Dish Basketball is proud to bring you another great Drill of the Week. This week we’ll focus on working down low in the post area. In this drill we’ll walk through the post relocation action and some of the looks and feels for the offensive and defensive player. Dr. Dish was very fortunate to
Western Carolina’s Larry Hunter Stepping Down After 13 Seasons
Larry Hunter today announced that he is stepping down as the Western Carolina head men’s basketball coach with the completion of the 2017-18 season. Hunter, who just wrapped up his 13th season at the head of the Catamount program, was named the head coach of WCU men’s basketball in April, 2005. “We are so very