Chowan University and Chowan Athletics announced on Monday afternoon the hiring of Rob Burke as the fifth head men’s basketball coach in program history. “I am truly excited about the future of Chowan University basketball,” stated Chowan University President Dr. Kirk E. Peterson. “I am excited to return back to Bob Burke Court and watch basketball next year. Welcome home.” “This is
D2 DIRT: Burke named Head Coach at Chowan University (NC)
Rob Burke has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Chowan College. The former UNCW interim head coach played at Chowan for his father Bob, who was the long-time head coach there (and has the court named after him). Rob spent last season at Colorado College, and has also worked at Georgia
Hill named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Wisconsin Parkside
The Parkside men’s basketball team and head coach Luke Reigel have announced the hiring of Chris Hill as the assistant men’s basketball coach. Hill, a Chicago, Ill., native, will join the Parkside staff immediately. “Chris is a tremendous addition to our program and to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside,” Reigel said. “Every single person that spent time
Doran elevated to Interim Head Coach at College of Staten Island
The College of Staten Island Athletics program has named Nicholas Doran as its new Interim Head Coach for Men’s Basketball. Doran, formerly the Associate Head Coach, takes over for T.J. Tibbs, who was elevated to Interim Director of Athletics in late-March. “I am so excited for Nick as he is a natural fit to take
Daily Dirt – 4/16/21
A few things to wind down the week… I have heard that Collegiate Sports Associates has the UNC Greensboro search. This group, led by Todd Turner, has former South Carolina / Wake Forest head coach Dave Odom, and former Virginia AD Craig Littlepage on staff as advisors / consultants. So far this off-season, CSA has
Luke retires as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Luke announced his retirement on Thursday (Apr. 15), following his 27th season as leader of the program. Over his distinguished head coaching career, Luke amassed 471 career victories, making him the winningest coach amongst Tech’s NCAA Division II sports. Coach Luke carefully considered this decision and felt the
D2 DIRT: Chowan University (NC) opens
I have heard from Multiple sources that Brett Vincent is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Chowan University (NC). Vincent had been the Hawks bench boss for the past nine seasons, where he put together a 110-122 (.474) mark. His squad went 6-8 (5-7) and advanced to the Conference Carolinas Semi-finals during
OFFICIAL: Crutchfield joins Oregon Basketball Staff
he Oregon men’s basketball team has added Chris Crutchfield to its staff as an assistant coach, head coach Dana Altman announced on Wednesday morning. Crutchfield comes to Oregon after spending the 2020-21 season as the head coach at East Central University, and brings with him more than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience at some
D2 DIRT: East Central U (OK) Head Coach headed to the PAC-12
Yesterday, I TWEETED that a good D2 was about to open. Here it is… East Central University (OK) head coach Chris Crutchfield will become the associate head coach at Oregon, replacing Tony Stubblefield who became the head coach at DePaul earlier this spring. This past season was Crutchfield’s only season at ECU – his team
HoopDirt.com 2020-21 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 12, 2021 For the third time in just six years, Northwest Missouri State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben McCollum has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions. McCollum qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of
Bolden named new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Mississippi College
Randy Bolden has been named the 13th head men’s basketball coach at Mississippi College, Athletic Director Mike Jones announced on Thursday, April 8. Bolden succeeds Jones, who announced his retirement as head men’s basketball coach on March 8. He will become the first Black head coach in MC Athletics history. “Coach Bolden is an outstanding
D2 UMary names new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Today, the University of Mary announced that Jack Nelson will lead a new era of Marauders Men’s Basketball as head coach. Nelson, long associated with successful programs throughout the region, joins the Marauders following three seasons as the associate head coach at nationally-ranked University of Sioux Falls. Nelson’s accomplishments include seven 20-win seasons, seven teams