Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm multiple reports, including one from Stadium’s Jeff Goodman, that Michael Fly has been released as the head coach at Florida Gulf Coast. This past season was Fly’s best in his four years at FGCU. He led the Eagles to a 21-11 (10-6 ASUN) record, after averaging 11.3 wins
Stetson’s Jones receives contract extension
Stetson University Men’s Basketball coach Donnie Jones, who is in his third season leading the Hatters, has signed a contract extension that will keep him on the Stetson bench through at least the 2025-26 season. “I want to make sure Coach Jones knows how much we appreciate the work he and his staff have put into
Heston added to North Alabama Men’s Basketball Staff
University of North Alabama men’s basketball head coach Tony Pujol has announced the addition of Carter Heston to his staff as director of player development. Heston comes to UNA from Texas A&M University-Texarkana where he served as an assistant coach. He helped lead the Eagles to an 11-4 season and a berth in the 2020 NAIA
OFFICIAL: Price tabbed Associate Head Coach at Central Arkansas
Following-up on something that HoopDirt.com posted back on June 13th (JUCO DIRT). The hiring of Jeff Price as the associate head men’s basketball coach at Central Arkansas has now been made official. Here is the official release from UCA: Jeff Price is the newest member of the University of Central Arkansas men’s basketball coaching staff,
OFFICIAL: Mincy takes over at Jacksonville
Jacksonville University Senior Vice President and Athletic Director Alex Ricker-Gilbert has announced Jordan Mincy as the new Francis H. “Frank” Barker Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Mincy, named the top assistant coach in the nation on ESPN.com’s 40 Under 40 in May of 2020, takes over the program as its 17th head coach after spending the
Jacksonville parts ways with Jasick
Jacksonville University Senior Vice President and Athletic Director Alex Ricker-Gilbert announced today that a change in leadership will occur at the top of the men’s basketball program, officially parting ways with Head Coach Tony Jasick, effective immediately. Jasick’s tenure comes to a close having posted a 95-122 record across seven seasons including a 42-60 mark
Stetson Assistant MBB Coach Suhr Resigns
Stetson men’s basketball assistant coach Brendan Suhr has resigned to become the Chief Global Officer of Strategic Relationships for MindVue. Founded in 2015, MindVue optimizes performance and improves mental wellness through a learning experience platform that measures and builds mindset skills. “I am so excited for Brendan and this opportunity he has with MindVue to impact the
Pujol inks contract extension at North Alabama
University of North Alabama men’s basketball head coach Tony Pujol has signed a five-year contract extension at the school. The deal runs through the 2025 season. “I would like to thank President (Kenneth) Kitts, Provost Ross Alexander, Director of Athletics Mark Linder and everyone in the UNA athletic department,” said Pujol, who enters his third season at
North Alabama Men’s Basketball Staff Update
University of North Alabama men’s basketball head coach Tony Pujol has announced the addition of three staff members set to join the Lions for the 2020-21 season. Brandt Danals has been named director of basketball operations, Ryan McTavish takes over as the strength and conditioning coach and Ben Singletary is the new video coordinator. “These three guys
North Florida’s Driscoll agrees to contract extension
University of North Florida head basketball coach Matthew Driscoll agreed in principle to a contract extension as announced by UNF Director of Athletics Lee Moon. The deal extends Driscoll from the end of his current contract in May of 2022 through May of 2025. Driscoll, who just concluded his 11th season at the helm of the UNF
D1 DIRT: Staff movement at NJIT
I have heard from a great source that NJIT Director of Basketball Operations Joe Gutowski will be elevated to assistant coach. He will replace Stephen Sauers who resigned earlier this summer. Gutowski has been at NJIT for the past two seasons. He is a former Hoop Group staffer who also spent time as an assistant at
NJIT Dirt…
NJIT assistant coach Stephen Sauers has resigned and will pursue other opportunities. A veteran at the DI level, Sauers had been at NJIT since 2017. He has also worked at UC Riverside, Seton Hall, Iona, and Albany. Sauers peviously spent time working for the Hoop Group, and served two seasons as the head coach for