UC Santa Barbara will hold an open press conference to introduce its new Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Tuesday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lynn and Winnie Reitnouer Auditorium in the Intercollegiate Athletics Building on campus. According to multiple published reports, Arizona associate head coach Joe Pasternack has accepted position. Pasternack joined the
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HoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group
UNION COLLEGE (KY) HEAD COACH KEVIN BURTON NAMED HOOPDIRT.COM NAIA COACH OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY THE HOOP GROUP For Immediate Release April 1, 2017 Union College (KY) Head Coach Kevin Burton has been named as the HoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group for the 2016-17 college basketball season. Burton
DII DIRT: Texas A&M Commerce to hire Hartford Assistant Coach Jaret von Rosenberg
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Texas A&M University-Commerce will hire Hartford assistant Jaret von Rosenberg as their new head basketball coach. He will replace long-time head coach Sam Walker who transitioned into a new role with the school after spending 17-years at the helm of the Lions. Before joining the Hartford staff prior to the 2015-16
DJ Damazo named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Valley Forge
The University of Valley Forge Athletic Department has announced the hiring of DJ Damazo as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Damazo has earned his Master’s Degree in organizational leadership from Eastern University. He received his bachelor’s degree from Geneva College in Human Services where he was a 2 year starter on the Men’s
Craig Neal relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico
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Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs has announced that Craig Neal has been relieved of his duties as men’s basketball coach for the University of New Mexico. Krebs stated that a national search for UNM’s next head coach, the 21st in program history, will begin immediately. “The University of New Mexico is grateful for the
BREAKING: Change in Leadership at Southern University; Banks Elevated to AD, Scott Named Interim Head Basketball Coach
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The Southern University System (SUS) Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Roman Banks as the director of athletics, University officials announced Friday. The decision removes the existing interim title for Banks, who held the post in an interim capacity for more than 18 months while also serving as the head coach of the Southern
HoopDirt.com Junior College Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group
SOUTHWESTERN CC (IA) HEAD COACH TODD LORENSEN NAMED HOOPDIRT.COM COACH OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY THE HOOP GROUP For Immediate Release March 31, 2017 Southwestern Community College Head Coach Todd Lorensen has been named as the HoopDirt.com Junior College Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group for the 2016-17 college basketball season. Lorensen
FINAL FOUR EDITION: Daily Dirt – 3/31/17
Here’s a Final Four Edition of the Daily Dirt as the parties in Phoenix continue… It’s now been confirmed that Pitt assistant Jeremy Ballard is departing and will become the associate head coach at VCU. Ballard spent 2012-15 on Shaka Smart’s staff at VCU. He then moved on to one-year stints at Illinois State and
John Redman Named Assistant Basketball Coach at the University of Mobile
University of Mobile’s athletic department announces the hiring of John Redman, as the assistant men’s basketball coach. Redman, a Spanish Fort, Ala. native, graduated from Spring Hill College in 2013, where he spent one year as a basketball player and the other three years as a student assistant. “I’m excited to join coach [Joe] Niland
BREAKING: Daytona State’s Ryan Ridder to be named Head Basketball Coach at Bethune-Cookman
Bethune-Cookman will name Ryan Ridder as their next head basketball coach. A press conference has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon to make the official announcement. Ridder, who has been the head coach at DSC for the past four years, led the Falcons to a 25-7 record this past season. During his tenure, he compiled a
HOT: Chad Murray Named Head Basketball Coach at Pacific Lutheran University
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The Pacific Lutheran University athletic department and athletic director Laurie Turner announced the hiring of Chad Murray on Thursday as head coach for the Lute men’s basketball program. “Under Chad’s leadership, I look forward to seeing men’s basketball continue to be a top tier program in the Northwest Conference,” said Athletic Director Laurie Turner. “With
MUST WATCH: This is Just Play…
Coaches, if you’re looking to win championships, check out this new video from Just Play – I was really impressed! These guys are former athletes who “get it”, and understand what coaches need to be successful. If you’re looking for more info, check them out at their booth at the Final Four or reach out