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,
Elizabeth City State Removes Interim Tag From John Hill; Officially Named New Head Coach
The Elizabeth City State University Division of Athletics announced the transition of John Hill from Interim Head Coach to Head men’s basketball Coach. Boasting over eleven years of Division II head-coaching experience and another 13 seasons as an assistant, Hill has an established ability to build programs into conference and national contenders. As interim coach,
DII DIRT: Coaching Change made at Elizabeth City State (NC)
HoopDirt.com has learned that Alico Dunk is no longer the head basketball coach at DII Elizabeth City State University (NC), and a search to find his replacement is now underway. There has been no official statement issued by the university at this point. Towards the end of October, Dunk elected to take leave from his
Winston-Salem State Adds Former Rams Standout Paul Davis to Basketball Coaching Staff
The Winston-Salem State Rams went into to its past to carry on its future when former Rams great Paul Davis returned as the team’s assistant coach. After a stellar career on the collegiate and the professional level, Davis will look to impart his wisdom and knowledge of the game onto the next generation of Rams
Rogers Joins Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff at Chowan University
The Chowan University athletic department along with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brett Vincent announced the addition of David Rogers to the men’s basketball coaching staff. Rogers serves as Assistant Coach. Rogers noted, “I’m excited about the opportunity to work at Chowan University and to be part of Coach Vincent’s staff. Brett is a proven winner
Virginia State’s Lonnie Blow, Jr. Signs Contract Extension Through 2021
Virginia State University has announced that Trojans’ head men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow, Jr. has signed an extended contract with the University and will remain as head coach through 2021. Coach Blow joined the VSU Trojan family in 2013. During his three seasons as head coach, he led VSU to an overall record of 56-24 and extended his
Ken Spencer Named Head Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State
Fayetteville State University has announced Ken Spencer as the 18th head men’s basketball coach in the history of the program. Spencer returns to the CIAA conference after a four-year stint coaching on the Division I level. “We’re excited to have Ken Spencer serve as coach for our men’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics Anthony