Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D3 Aurora University (IL) has made a men’s basketball coaching change. Matt Airy is no longer the Spartans head coach, and has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Tyler Jones. Airy was hired at AU back in 2019 after spending 11-seasons as an assistant at D3 powerhouse Whitman
Douma resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Central College (IA)
After a 10-year run that produced two NCAA Division III tourney appearances, Craig Douma said he will resign as Central College men’s basketball coach following the season. Douma piloted the Dutch to the 2013-14 Iowa Conference title and was named the conference coach of the year. His squads won league tournament crowns in 2014 and 2016 and
Catching-up on recent milestones
Catching-up on some recent milestone wins hit by men’s basketball coaches over the past few days… #700 St. Ambrose men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain became the 21st NAIA coach all-time and one of just four currently active NAIA coaches to reach 700 career wins with his 78-66 victory over Iowa Wesleyan Thursday night. He is the 63rd men’s
Long-time D3 assistant has employment “rescinded” by Colby-Sawyer following arrest
Long-time Colby-Sawyer College (NH) assistant men’s basketball coach Joshua Pincoske was arrested on Tuesday, and faces more than 50 criminal charges including sexual abuse and manufacturing and possession of child sexual abuse images, according to multiple reports. WMUR in Concord New Hampshire has reported that, “According to an affidavit, the case began in December 2020,
Hanson announces retirement at D3 Gustavus Adolphus College
Mark Hanson ’83, the winningest coach in Gustavus Adolphus College men’s basketball history, announced Monday that he will retire as the head coach after the 2021-22 season. “It has been an honor to have followed Mark’s basketball teams and their success during my 30 years here at Gustavus,” Athletic Director Tom Brown said. “The Gustavus
Plattsburgh State assistant coach John Konowitz passes away
The Plattsburgh State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation mourns the loss of assistant men’s basketball coach John Konowitz, who passed away suddenly on Friday. Coach Konowitz was a beloved member of the Plattsburgh State men’s basketball program, where he served as a volunteer assistant coach for nine seasons. During his tenure on the Cardinals’ bench,
Chapman’s Bokosky earns win #500
With a 78-65 win over Whittier, Chapman University men’s basketball head coach Mike Bokosky earned his 500th career victory – all while leading the Panthers. Chapman won its fourth consecutive game and moved to 13-2 on the season. In his 30th season, Bokosky became Chapman’s first men’s basketball coach to reach 500 career victories. He
Hartwick assistant Mike Freilich passes away
Hartwick College has announced with great sadness that assistant Men’s basketball coach, Michael Freilich has passed away. Mike began on Oyaron Hill this past August, after very successful stints at Eastern Connecticut University, LaGrange College and SUNY Oneonta. He quickly had a positive impact on the Hartwick Men’s basketball program, as well as the department
MILESTONE: Bridgewater State’s Farroba earns win #400
Senior guard Alan Pettway (Worcester, Mass.) scored a career-high 28 points to lead the visiting Bridgewater State University men’s basketball team to an 87-77 victory over Dean College on Thursday night at Pieri Gymnasium. The win marked the 400th in the illustrious coaching career of Bridgewater State skipper, Joe Farroba. The winningest coach in BSU men’s
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 11/23/21
The Citadel’s Duggar Baucom collapsed 63 seconds into his team’s game at Duke last night. The school later said in a statement that the 61-year-old Baucom is “alert and in good spirits” and will remain in the hospital overnight for further evaluation. He’ll return with the team Tuesday morning to Charleston, South Carolina. More HERE.
Jim Calhoun resigns as Head Coach at D3 University of St. Joseph (CT)
This afternoon, University of Saint Joseph (USJ) head men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun announced that he will officially be stepping down as the head coach of the program. Associate head coach Glen Miller will be elevated to acting head coach effective immediately. “It’s just the right time,” stated Calhoun. “I’m healthy, my wife (Pat) is
Kluzak added to Northland College (WI) Men’s Basketball Staff
Northland College Men’s Basketball announced the addition of Ben Kluzak as Assistant Coach on Thursday. Kluzak, a native of Rockford, Illinois, joins the LumberJacks after spending last season as the top Assistant Coach at Brescia University, an NAIA program in Kentucky. “Ben’s work ethic makes him an absolute perfect fit to join our LumberJack Basketball Family,”