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
Daily Dirt – 4/6/20
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