Here we go… It’s that time of the year again where the “dirt” gets rolling. With the small college season wrapping up, and teams getting bounced from low major and mid major conference tournaments in the next few days, I expect it to get busy fast. Here are a few things that I’ve heard to
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Freed-Hardeman Head Coach Jim Sanderson wins #500
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HENDERSON, Tenn. – Talk about a way to end the regular season. Freed-Hardeman Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Sanderson won his 500th career game Saturday as the Lions defeated Missouri Baptist University 87-68 at the Brewer Sports Center. Not only did Saturday’s victory secure the historic win for Sanderson, it also allowed the Lions to lock up the
Drake To Conduct Nationwide Search For Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Drake University will conduct a nationwide search to identify a head men’s basketball coach, director of athletics Sandy Hatfield Clubb has announced. “We have initiated a national search for a head men’s basketball coach with an unwavering goal in mind – to develop the competitive program that our University, student-athletes, alumni and loyal supporters deserve,”
WEEK 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2016-17 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s award
Boise State Head Coach Leon Rice earns 1-year extension
Boise State head coach Leon Rice earned a one-year contract extension with the Bronco’s 85-78 win over San Jose State this past weekend. The win was the 18th of the season, which automatically triggered the extension that was written in to his most recent contract (PDF of the contract agreement can be found HERE). This
Moore’s 800th Win Extra Special as Wooster Captures NCAC Championship, Extend D3 Record to 15th Straight NCAA Tournament
Senior Dan Fanelly sank two free throws with :09.2 remaining to extend The College of Wooster’s lead to two possessions, as the Fighting Scots won their league-leading 16th North Coast Athletic Conference Tournament, earned the NCAC’s automatic bid to the program’s NCAA Div. III record 15-straight tournament, and picked up head coach Steve Moore’s 800th
Interim Tag Removed; Watkins Named Head Coach at Southeastern CC (IA)
Lorenzo Watkins has been named as the head basketball coach at Southeastern Community College (IA). He had been serving as the interim head coach at the college since the retirement of Terry Carroll back on January 3rd. SCC President Dr. Michael Ash says that Watkins was the logical choice, and cites his “experience, reputation, and
Just Play – The Solution You Need in 2017, by HoopDirt.com’s Adam Nelson
Improving technology is starting to become a focus for many teams, and coaches are constantly trying to gain the competitive edge and save time. But with so many choices out there, how do you decide? Many organizations are looking to help, including us at HoopDirt.com. We partner with companies that we believe are improving the
BREAKING: Millikin University Head Basketball Coach Matt Nadelhoffer Resigns
Millikin University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Nadelhoffer has resigned his position effective immediately to pursue other interests. Millikin Director of Athletics Dr. Craig White says a search for Nadelhoffer’s replacement will begin immediately. Current assistant coaches Kramer Soderberg, Dorian Hobbs, Jr. and Blake Woodard remain on the Big Blue staff and will direct the
BREAKING: Scott McClary Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Muhlenberg College
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Scott McClary has announced his resignation after eight years as head men’s basketball coach at Muhlenberg College. “I want to thank the Muhlenberg community for the opportunity to work with the basketball program for the past eight years,” he said. “Although Muhlenberg has been a focal point in my life since the day I arrived
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: 5 Star Shooting Workout
Dr. Dish Basketball is excited to bring you our first Skill Builder workout. Skill Builder allows coaches and trainers to create or select complete workouts that can be shared to players through our mobile app. Shooting stats are then saved and can be viewed and tracked on our Training Management System. Coaches can now see the progression
Beilein Wins his 500th Game as a Division I Head Coach
The University of Michigan men’s basketball team hung on for a four-point win at Rutgers, 68-64, on Wednesday evening (Feb. 22) inside the Rutgers Athletic Center to move to 8-7 in Big Ten play. The victory gave U-M head coach John Beilein his 500th win as a Division I head coach, 207 of which have