Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Julius Hodge, announced the hiring of Mark – Anthony Pounds as its new Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team this month, the team will also be retaining Assistant Coach Keyshawn McMahon who has been with the team since May 2020. It is an exciting step for the men’s basketball
OFFICIAL: Thompson named Head Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State
The Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Hall of Famer, Corey Thompson as the head men’s basketball coach. “I consider it a privilege to hire the first WSSU Men’s Basketball Alum to lead our Rams Men’s Basketball team,” said Director of Athletics, Etienne Thomas. “Corey Thompson brings a complete body
D2 DIRT: Thompson named Head Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State
Winston-Salem State has named Corey Thompson as their new head men’s basketball coach. The WSSU alum (’02) has most recently been the head coach at St. Pauls High School (NC). He also spent time as an assistant at CIAA foe Fayetteville State. According to our sources, the other finalists for the position were; WSSU interim head
Armstrong steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA)
I teased this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 5/1. It’s now official – Jason Armstrong has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Lincoln University. Here’s the official statement from the college: Lincoln University (PA) Director of Athletics & Recreational Services and Interim VP of Advancement, Harry Stinson III, has
D2 NEWS: Banks named Interim Head Coach at Johnson C. Smith
Johnson C. Smith University President, Dr. Valerie Kinloch has announced Mr. Antwain Banks as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. His appointment, which is on an interim basis for the year, is effective May 15, 2024. Banks will be reporting directly to Dr. Denisha Hendricks (new Athletics Director). Coach Banks spent three seasons at Indiana University-Purdue University
Johnson C. Smith’s Joyner announces retirement
After 36 years as the head of coach of Johnson C. Smith University men’s basketball team, Stephen Joyner, Sr. is retiring. The legendary coach walks away with 600 wins recognized by the NCAA, the third most in CIAA men’s college basketball history. After a stint as an assistant coach at Virginia Union University, he received his first head
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Richardson III named Head Basketball Coach at Elizabeth City State
John Richardson III, who took over as the interim head coach at D2 Elizabeth City State on January 8th, has officially had the interim tag removed. Here’s the statement that ECSU issued today announcing the move: Elizabeth City State University Athletics announced on Thursday, March 21st that John Richardson III has been named the Men’s Basketball Head
D2 NEWS: Richardson named Interim Head Coach at Elizabeth City State
Earlier today, I reported that Andre Gray was no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Elizabeth City State University. That has now been confirmed, as ECSU has released the statement below. Also, at the time of the original report, it sounded like assistant coach Trey Sumler would be named as the interim head
D2 DIRT: Elizabeth City State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Andre Gray is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Elizabeth City State University. Gray, a coaching veteran, took over at ECSU back in May of 2022. He is no stranger to North Carolina basketball, having served as an assistant at Wingate, Gardner-Webb, Western Carolina,
Gray named as Interim Head Coach at Elizabeth City State
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) announces Andre Gray will serve as Interim Men’s Basketball Coach for the upcoming season. Gray comes to ECSU from North Carolina Central University where he has served as the men’s basketball program Assistant Coach since July 2021. Gray’s contract with ECSU officially started May 16 following the departure of former
Elizabeth City State parts ways with Head Coach Shawn Walker
D2 Elizabeth City State University has announced that they have parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Shawn Walker. The University released the following statement: “Earlier today, ECSU parted ways with former men’s basketball coach Shawn Walker. We wish Shawn the best in his future endeavors and appreciate his time with the Vikings.” Walker was
Former NBA player Brown named Head Coach at D2 Saint Augustine’s
A former basketball standout well-known in the Triangle will be the next men’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University. The SAU Department of Athletics announced that Clarence “Chucky” Brown will lead the Falcons during a special press conference on Friday, April 1, 2022. Brown has over three decades of basketball experience as a coach, player,