Following the most successful run in program history, Dan Miller announced his resignation as LeTourneau University men’s basketball coach. “It’s been an amazing seven years, guiding the LeTourneau men’s basketball program,” Miller said. “My family and I are grateful for all the wonderful relationships, generosity and memories we have had here. I want to thank (Director
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
D3 DIRT: Augustana (IL) set to open
I have confirmed through multiple sources that D3 Augustana College (IL) head men’s basketball coach Steve Schafer has resigned. An official announcement is expected shortly. Schafer, an Augustana alum, had just completed his first season at the Vikings helm. He led his squad to a 7-5 (6-4) record during the COVID shortened season. The Vikings
Seidenburg named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Wilson College
Wilson College Director of Athletics Tina Hill has announced the hiring of Mark Seidenburg to serve as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Seidenburg comes to Wilson after a successful stint as the head coach at Delaware Valley University. “Coach Seidenburg will hit the ground running and we could not be more excited
HoopDirt.com 2020-21 NCAA D3 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 9, 2021 Trine University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brooks Miller has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2020-21 college basketball season. Miller qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week
D3 Howard Payne U (TX) makes a coaching change
The Howard Payne University athletic department has announced the hiring of former Yellow Jacket Nadir Dalleh as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program. He replaces Troy Drummond who had spent the past 13-seasons at the program’s head coach. Dalleh comes to HPU from Brownwood High School in Brownwood, Texas, where he led
Daily Dirt – 3/31/21
Last day of March – it’s been crazy! A few quick hitters as we gear up for April… The most interesting name at Austin Peay is Duke associate head coach Nate James. Also hearing Nicholls State head coach Austin Claunch mentioned here. Seems like this one is moving quickly. Former Tulane and The Citadel head
Bowdoin’s Gilbride announces retirement
Tim Gilbride, the most successful men’s basketball coach in school history, and Assistant Director of Athletics, has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2020-21 academic year. Gilbride, who came to Bowdoin in 1985, has served the last 35 seasons as head men’s basketball coach and retires with a program-record 494 victories. He
UC Santa Cruz Head Men’s Basketball Coach takes leave
The University of California Santa Cruz released the following statement regarding head men’s basketball coach Ron DuBois: Effective March 19, 2021, ninth-year UC Santa Cruz Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ron DuBois is out on a leave of absence. Assistant Coach Sam Walters will be interim coach during this time period. What’s interesting is that DuBois
D3 DIRT: Defiance College Opens
I can confirm that Scott Cutter is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Defiance College (OH). In his six seasons as the Yellow Jackets head coach, Cutter amassed a 38-94 (.288) record, including a 1-6 record during the COVID shortened 2020-21 season. Prior to being hired at DC, Cutter served as an
Flannery joins Amherst Men’s Basketball Staff
The Amherst College Athletics Department and the Mammoths’ men’s basketball program have announced the hiring of Jesse Flannery as an assistant coach. “I am excited to have Jesse as a part of our program here at Amherst College,” commented head coach Marlon Sears. “Jesse’s playing experience at Johns Hopkins University as well as his time
Scherer out as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Millikin U
Millikin University Athletics has begun the search for a new head coach for men’s basketball. Millikin Athletic Director Dr. Craig White states the search for a new coach will begin immediately after the departure of Head Coach Mark Scherer from the program. “I want to thank Coach Scherer for his contributions to the program over