Shaw University Director of Athletics, Dr. Alfonza L. Carter has named Bobby Collins as the head men’s basketball coach Tuesday morning. Collins becomes the 16th head coach in Shaw men’s basketball history “We are delighted to have Bobby Collins as our Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Carter. “He brings with him a wealth of coaching
NBA vet Overton placed on leave as Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University
Lincoln University head men’s basketball coach Doug Overton has been placed on leave by the school. LU has released the following statement on Twitter: According to the Daily Local News, “The announcement came two days after Overton and Lincoln Athletic Director Harry Stinson had a brief but heated verbal squabble during the second half of
BREAKING: Hopkins resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DII Shaw U.
Shaw University director of athletics Dr. Alfonza L. Carter has announced the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Joel Hopkins. “I want to thank Coach Hopkins for all he has done to advance the Shaw University men’s basketball program,” said Carter. We certainly wish Coach Hopkins and his family all the best. This past season,
DII DIRT: Fayetteville State to part ways with Spencer
I can confirm that DII Fayetteville State (NC) will part ways with head men’s basketball coach Ken Spencer. Spencer had been the head coach at FSU for the past three seasons, where he compiled a 27-57 overall record. This year, the Broncos went 6-20 (5-13 CIAA). Before being hired at Fayetteville State back in 2016,
Winston-Salem State Dirt…
Earlier this week, I reported that Ricky Wilson was no longer the head coach at Baton Rouge CC (JUCO DIRT). It now sounds like Wilson is headed to Winston-Salem State as an assistant coach. Wilson had spent the past six seasons at BRCC, and served on the staff at Southern Mississippi before that. He and
OFFICIAL: Cleo Hill, Jr. Named Winston-Salem State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach
The Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball program will look to its past to forge its future with the announcement of Cleo Hill Jr. as the head coach of the Rams men’s basketball program. “There were 104 applicants for the position, which speaks to the excitement around Winston-Salem State University basketball,” said WSSU Director of Athletics
REPORT: Winston-Salem State to name Cleo Hill, Jr. Head Basketball Coach
According to a report by the Winston-Salem Journal, Cleo Hill, Jr. is expected to be named as the next head basketball coach at Winston Salem State. HoopDirt.com first mentioned Hil’s involvement here late last week (Daily Dirt – 5/18/18). Hill, the son of WSSU legend Cleo Hill, Sr. (8th overall pick in 1961 NBA Draft),
Former Tar Heels Star & NBA Vet Named Head Basketball Coach at Clark Atlanta
George Lynch, a 12-year NBA veteran, coach, former Division I college assistant, and former University of North Carolina star, has been named the new head coach of the Clark Atlanta University Panthers men’s basketball team, CAU Athletic Director J Lin Dawson announced Monday. Lynch takes over for Darrell Walker, who accepted the head coaching position
DII DIRT: John Hill Released as Head Basketball Coach at Elizabeth City State
HoopDirt.com can confirm that John Hill is out as the head basketball coach Elizabeth City State . Hill became the head coach at ECSU last May and led the Vikings to a 12-13 (5-10) record this past season. He has also been the head coach at Lincoln University (PA), and Virginia State. ECSU Director of
James Wilhelmi’s contract not renewed at Winston Salem State
Winston-Salem State University will begin a national search for the next head of its storied men’s basketball program. WSSU Director of Athletics Tonia Walker has notified James Wilhelmi, head coach since June 2014, that the university will not renew his contract, which ends on May 31. “I want to express my appreciation to Coach Wilhelmi
Joel Hopkins Inks 3-Year Extension at Shaw University
Shaw University announced Tuesday that men’s basketball head coach Joel Hopkins has signed a three-year contract extension. Hopkins led the Bears to a Southern Division title for the second consecutive season while compiling a 20-9 overall record and two players selected First-Team All-CIAA during the 2017-18 campaign. “The University is so pleased to extend the
Chowan University Adds Steve Jecewiz to Men’s Basketball Staff
Chowan Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brett Vincent announced the addition of Steve Jecewiz as an Assistant Coach for the 2017-18 season. Jecewiz comes to Chowan from Woodside High School in Newport News, Va. At Woodside, Jecewiz spent two seasons where he compiled a 21-11 overall record as a Head Coach and during his interim tag. During the 2015-16 season,