HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… According to the Arizona Daily Star, indicted Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson collected more than $72,000 from the school while appealing his termination amid allegations that he paid a recruit to verbally commit to the Wildcats. Richardson was formally fired Jan. 11, more than 15
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WEEK 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 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
Interim Tag Removed, Bingham Officially Named Head Basketball Coach at Blue Mountain College
Pictured L-R: BMC President Dr. Barbara McMillin, BMC men’s coach Jermael Bingham and Interim AD Harvey Childers Photo Courtesy BMC Athletics
Blue Mountain College has removed the Interim tag from Men’s Basketball coach Jermael Bingham. Bingham, a former standout at the North Mississippi Christian institution and native of Selmer, Tenn., has led the Toppers in the 2017-2018 season, winning his first game on the sidelines in the season opener over Crowley’s Ridge 103-67. Prior to leading
John Van Dyke Resigns as Basketball Coach at Northwest University; Jeff Drinkwine Named new Head Coach
Northwest University men’s basketball coach, John Van Dyke announced his resignation after 18 seasons with the Eagles. Van Dyke leaves behind a program, which during his tenure, made four trips to the NAIA Division II National Championships in 2007, ’11, ’12 and ’13, including a semifinal finish in 2007. His 2011-12 team won a Cascade
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/18/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Former Baruch College head coach Machli Joseph admitted Wednesday to siphoning $700,000 meant for the school’s athletic department, authorities said. Joseph, 43, pleaded guilty to embezzlement and misapplication. The onetime basketball coach, who worked in the college’s athletic department from 2002 to 2016, repeatedly rented gym
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/17/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… UTEP released financial information regarding pay for interim men’s basketball coach Phil Johnson as part of an open records request submitted by KVIA. As an assistant under Tim Floyd, Johnson was making about $198,000 per year plus bonuses that included one month’s extra pay for making
WEEK 9: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 9 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
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/15/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… LSU head coach Will Wade has issued an apology after he flipped out at the end of the Alabama game on Saturday (video HERE). Wade said he texted the SEC coordinator of officiating after the game to say that any contact he made with an official
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: 30 MINUTE SKILL BUILDER WORKOUT
Dr. Dish Basketball is proud to bring you another great shooting workout. This 30 minute shooting workout will be great for players that are limited with time but want to get a ton of shots up. This Skill Builder workout is great for after practice or even an early morning session before school starts. The goal
DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Concordia (NY)
I can confirm that Brian Sondey is no longer the head basketball coach at Concordia College (NY). I have heard that associate head coach John Cavaliere will serve as the interim coach until further notice. Sondey had been the head coach of the Clippers since 2010. Entering this season, he had compiled a 74-118 record.
Two Current JUCO Coaches Inducted into NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame
The NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association announced its 2018 Hall of Fame inductees, which include a pair of current coaches. Current Vincennes (IN) head coach Todd Franklin joins fellow DI counterpart Jay Herkelman of Coffeyville (KS) in this year’s class. Todd Franklin – Vincennes University (IN) Entering his 21st season as a head coach at
Nyack College Promotes Steve Howard to Lead Assistant Coach
Nyack College men’s basketball assistant Steve Howard has been promoted to lead assistant coach. In his third season on the Warrior bench, Howard has been instrumental in several areas including: academic oversight, travel coordination, recruiting & player development. During his tenure of overseeing academics the Warriors have consistently achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA. This