Some things I’ve heard while continuing to adjust to the new normal… It sounds like NC State Director of Basketball Operations Travis Hackert is joining Takayo Siddle’s new staff at UNC Wilmington. Hackert has spent the past three seasons at NC State in administrative roles, and served in similar capacities previously at UNCW under Kevin
Bormann named Head Basketball Coach at Concordia College (MN)
Concordia Athletic Director Rachel Bergeson announced that Tyler Bormann has been hired as the new head coach for the Cobber men’s basketball program. Bormann becomes the 12th head coach in the history of the program since men’s basketball started at Concordia in 1923. “Tyler is very familiar with the program and Concordia athletics,” said Bergeson.
HoopDirt.com 2019-20 NCAA D3 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseApril 1, 2020 – Boston, MA Yeshiva University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Elliot Steinmetz has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2019-20 college basketball season. Steinmetz qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the
DeWeese announces retirement as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at UMHB
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men’s basketball Head Coach Ken DeWeese has announced his retirement after serving the University since the 1998-99 season. DeWeese’s retirement is effective March 27th. “I have enjoyed 50 basketball seasons immensely, because my family has allowed me to immerse myself into a 24-hour basketball world,” DeWeese said. “I have enjoyed so
Lebowitz promoted to Head Coach at Franklin College
Brian Lebowitz has been promoted to head coach of the Franklin College men’s basketball team, it was announced by interim director of athletics Lance Marshall. Lebowitz assumes the role after a six-year stint as an assistant coach with the program. “I’m so thankful to President Prather, Coach Marshall and the Franklin community for the opportunity,”
HoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Year Nominees presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following sixteen coaches who captured HoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Week Awards during the 2019-20 college basketball season. These coaches are all eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com NCAA D3 Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced next week. Week 1 Josh Merkel – Randolph-Macon
Curran out, Lovell in at ETBU
I teased this one earlier today on Twitter. Here’s the official release… Following a strong four years of men’s basketball, East Texas Baptist University will be transitioning head coaches as Brandon Curran follows a call into full-time church ministry. Curran leaves a solid foundation for the new incoming head coach Chris Lovell who comes to
Ghiloni announces retirement as Denison men’s basketball coach; Sullivan promoted to head coach
After 18 years leading the Denison University men’s basketball team, Bob Ghiloni announced his retirement as the program’s head coach. Ghiloni will maintain his faculty status as a professor in the department of health, exercise and sport studies at Denison. Associate head coach Chris Sullivan has been promoted to head coach of the men’s basketball
Cunningham announces retirement at Trinity (TX)
Pat Cunningham, Trinity’s all-time winningest men’s basketball coach, has announced plans to retire at the conclusion of the current academic year. Since joining the staff in 1999, Coach Cunningham amassed a record of 352-221 (.614) over 21 seasons at the helm. Coupled with head coaching positions at the University of Chicago (IL) and Manchester (IN)
Maine Farmington’s Meader Retires
Julie Davis, Director of Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation at the University of Maine at Farmington, announced today that Dick Meader — the winningest men’s basketball coach in UMF history — will retire on May 29, 2020. “On behalf of our department staff, University administration and countless alumni and friends of the University of Maine Farmington,
Partee resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Colorado College
Lesley Irvine, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Colorado College, announced today that Andy Partee has resigned as head coach of the men’s basketball program to pursue other professional opportunities. Partee guided the Tigers to a 148-209 record during his 14-year tenure at Colorado College, including an 8-16 mark this past season. Prior to
Kerry Prather Announces Retirement from Coaching at Franklin College
After 44 years in the coaching profession, including the last 38 on the Franklin bench and the last 37 as the program’s head coach, Kerry Prather has retired from coaching. Prather was appointed as the President of Franklin College on February 22, 2020. The program’s all-time leader in wins, Prather closes his career with a