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
OFFICIAL: Doug Overton Named Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this week (DII Dirt)… Lincoln University has announced the hiring of its’ new Head Men’s Basketball Coach Doug Overton. Coach Overton is a Philadelphia Basketball legend. A graduate of Dobbins Technical High school, Overton helped his team to a city championship playing alongside Philadelphia Hoop legends
DII DIRT: Lincoln University (PA) set to hire former NBA player as Head Coach
Back on April 12th, HoopDirt.com mentioned that former NBA player Doug Overton was involved with the job at Lincoln University (PA) (Daily Dirt – 4/12/16). It has now been confirmed that he is indeed the choice to succeed John Hill as the head coach at LU. Overton, a Philadelphia native, was a second round pick
BREAKING: Fayetteville State and Head Basketball Coach Alphonza Kee Mutually Agree to Part Ways
The Fayetteville State University Department of Athletics and Alphonza Kee have mutually agreed to end Kee’s tenure as head men’s basketball coach. “I want to thank Fayetteville State University for providing the opportunity to serve as head men’s basketball coach and an instructor over the past seven years,” stated Kee. “With the leadership in place, I am
DII DIRT: Hill Out at as Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA)
Multiple sources have now confirmed with HoopDirt.com that John Hill has been relieved of his duties as the Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA). Hill had been the head coach at LU since 2010 where he compiled an overall record of 77-91 (9-20 this season). He has also served as the head coach at