Matt Graves, who has served for the past two years on the staff at Division I Mount Saint Mary’s University, has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Clark University. Graves’ appointment was announced by Cougar Head Coach Tyler Simms. Graves brings a wealth of experience to his new position in Worcester, as
Former Keuka MBB head coach lands as WBB coach at Elmira
Elmira College’s Interim Director of Athletics, Rhonda Faunce, has announced the promotion of Thad Phillips to the role of head women’s basketball coach. Phillips joined the Soaring Eagles as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s programs for the abbreviated 2021 seasons. He takes the reins from EC alumnae Bridget Catanese Paluga ’08, who served as interim
OFFICIAL: Polsgrove resigns at D3 Eastern Nazarene
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported back on June 8th (D3 DIRT). The resignation of Scott Polsgrove as the head coach at D3 Eastern Nazarene College has been made official. ENC released the following statement earlier today: Eastern Nazarene College Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Track & Field Scott Polsgrove has
D3 DIRT: Framingham State opens
D3 Framingham State University (MA) is on the hunt for a new head coach, as Bill Raynor will not be returning. Raynor had been the head coach at FSU since 2018. The veteran coach had also served as the head coach at D1 Holy Cross (1994-1999), and at MassBay CC (2005-17). Raynor, who starred collegiately
D3 DIRT: Southern Maine set to open
Following-up on my TWEET from last night…I have heard from multiple sources that University of Southern Maine head men’s basketball coach Karl Henrikson has told his team that he is retiring. Henrickson has spent the past eighteen seasons at his alma mater USM, where he went 152-294 (.341). The state of Maine coaching veteran also
Hampden-Sydney Names Livingston Basketball Assistant Coach
Hampden-Sydney College third-year head basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough has announced the appointment of Trey Livingston as an Assistant Coach. Livingston served as the head assistant coach for the post grad team at Advance Prep Academy in Auburndale, Florida during 2020-21. “We are thrilled that Trey will be joining the Tiger basketball family!” said Kimbrough. “Trey
Hager out, Worrell in at D3 Bethany College
Nick Hager is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Bethany College (WVa). He has been replaced by Associate Athletic Director Mike Worrell. Hager went 62-85 (.422) in his six seasons as the Bison’s head coach. There was no statement issued from Bethany regarding his departure. The college did however released the following
Martin named Men’s Basketball GA at New England College
Conlan Martin has been named graduate assistant men’s basketball coach at New England College. Conlan was a four year letter winner for the University of Saint Francis(IN). In his collegiate career as a Cougar, the University of Saint Francis men’s basketball team won 93 games, including earning an appearance in the NAIA Division 2 National
OFFICIAL: Foti steps away at Colby-Sawyer; Becomes AD at Guilford
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported yesterday (D3 DIRT: Colby-Sawyer set to open). Colby-Sawyer has released the following on the departure of long-time head basketball coach Bill Foti: For the last 29 years Bill Foti has been a staple in the Colby-Sawyer athletics department. On Monday, it was announced that he has accepted
Hartwick opens as Farid heads to Ithaca
Ithaca College Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, Susan Bassett ’79, has announced that Waleed Farid has been named the next head coach of the men’s basketball program. Farid becomes the 10th head coach for the men’s basketball program, which began competition in 1929-30. “I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Waleed Farid
D3 DIRT: Colby-Sawyer (NH) set to open
I have heard from great sources that Colby-Sawyer College (NH) head men’s basketball coach Bill Foti has resigned. It sounds like he has accepted an administrative role in athletics out of the region. Foti had been the head coach at C-SC for the past 29 years, and has put together a 486-259 (.652) record. During
D3 DIRT: Thompson set to be named Head Coach at Pratt Institute
I can confirm that Chris Thompson will be named as the new head men’s basketball coach at D3 Pratt Institute (NY). Thompson has been an assistant at D3 Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) since 2016. He will replace Max Sass, who stepped away back in March after four years at the helm. In addition to