Trinity University Director of Athletics Bob King has announced that Jimmy Smith will be the newest head coach of the Tiger men’s basketball program, beginning with the 2020-21 season. Smith comes to Trinity after three seasons as the head coach of Millsaps (Miss.) College, including a 17-10 record in 2019-20. Prior to his stint at
Interim tag removed; Elrakabawy named Head Coach at Schreiner U
Director of Athletics at Schreiner University, Bill Raleigh announced that Marwarn Elrakabawy will be the Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the Mountaineers. Coach Elrakabawy spent the 2019-2020 season as the Interim Head Coach where the team finished 11-16 and ending the season winning four of their last five games. The men’s basketball team finished their
Bridgeland departs Whitman; Named head coach at U. Redlands
The University of Redlands and Bulldog Athletics are excited to announce the hiring of Eric Bridgeland as the next head men’s basketball coach. Bridgeland follows Jim Ducey, who retired after a 29-year career with the Bulldogs. “Our family would like to thank President Kuncl, University Dean Eddleman, and especially Jeff Martinez for all their work
Ducey announces retirement at D3 Redlands
Another Bulldog chapter came to a close earlier today, as Director of Athletics Jeff Martinez announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Ducey has moved into a voluntary, phased retirement, effective April 30, 2020. With the change, Ducey will continue as a member of the faculty for the Department of Physical Education at the University
Daily Dirt – 4/14/20
A few things that I’ve heard… Last week, I mentioned that Austin Peay assistant Sergio Rouco was headed to Samford (Daily Dirt 4/9). It now sounds like another APSU assistant could be on the move – I’ve heard Darryl Dora’s named mentioned multiple times now at Georgia Southern. He and new head coach Brian Burg
Amherst College Men’s Basketball Coach David Hixon Retires
Legendary Amherst College head men’s basketball coach David Hixon ’75, who holds the record for number of wins in a single sport while coaching at Amherst, has decided to retire, Director of Athletics Donald Faulstick announced today. During his storied 42-season career at his alma mater, Hixon was the third coach in men’s basketball history
Ithaca’s Mullins announces retirement; Burton named Head Coach
Long-time Ithaca College men’s basketball head coach Jim Mullins has announced that he will retire after 23 seasons at the helm of the program, effective in June. Mullins, the program’s all-time winningest coach with 353 victories has been a member of the Ithaca staff since 1992.“I want to thank and congratulate Coach Mullins for his
Elmira men’s assistant named interim WBB coach
Elmira College Associate Vice President of Athletics Renee Carlineo announced the appointment of Phil Pellegrino as interim head women’s basketball coach. After spending the past three seasons on Randie Torgalski’s staff with the men’s basketball program, Pellegrino steps in to replace former head women’s basketball coach Devin Shea. Shea resigned from the position after two
Daily Dirt – 4/9/20
Two quick things… Word on the street is that Austin Peay assistant Sergio Rouco is headed to Samford. Rouco is the former head coach at Florida International, who has also been an assistant at Ole Miss, South Florida, and UTEP. He has been at Austin Peay since 2017. A lot of chatter that he may
Pritzl promoted to Associate Head Coach at Hillsdale
From the moment he joined the Hillsdale College men’s basketball team as a freshman in 2010, Brandon Pritzl has been on the rise. This April marks the newest step in Pritzl’s journey, as Hillsdale College has named him Associate Head Coach for the men’s basketball program. The new title reflects the increased role Pritzl will
Daily Dirt – 4/8/20
Some mid-week dirt… Following up on my tweet from yesterday…I can confirm that Western Carolina associate head coach Monty Sanders is headed to UNCW. He had been at WCU for the last two seasons, but had spent eight years before that in the CAA at his alma mater Elon. The official announcement is expected by
Griffith joins NC Wesleyan basketball staff
NC Wesleyan College head men’s basketball coach John Thompson and Director of Athletics Aaron Denton have announced the hiring of NCWC alum Justin Griffith as the new assistant men’s basketball coach for the Battling Bishops. “We are thrilled to have Justin join our staff,” said Coach Thompson. “He is an outstanding coach and a great