Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com first posted on Sunday.… Drew Richards, who has been a part of four NCAA Tournament appearances in the last five seasons, has been selected as the head coach of the Lander men’s basketball team. “We are thrilled to name Drew Richards as our new men’s basketball head coach,” said
Coaching Change made at DII Mississippi College
Don Lofton is no longer the head basketball coach at Mississippi College. He had been the head coach at the school since 2002, and won 220 games over his 15-season tenure. He will be replaced by current AD Mike Jones. This will be Jones’ third stint as the head basketball coach at Mississippi College. The
DII DIRT: Lander University set to hire new Head Coach
I have now heard from multiple sources that DII Lander University will hire Drew Richards as their new Head Basketball Coach. Richards has been the Associate Head Coach at UNC Pembroke for the past five seasons. His squad got knocked out of the NCAA DII Tournament last night, and finished the season with a 21-10
Daily Dirt – 3/14/19
A few things to start the day… An interesting early name at William & Mary is former Georgetown and Princeton head coach John Thompson III. W&M AD Samantha Huge was the associate AD at Georgetown when JTIII was the Hoyas head coach. Obviously really early here though. I have heard Xavier assistant Jonas Hayes’ name
Haggerty resigns as Men’s Basketball Coach at Midwestern State
Midwestern State’s Nelson Haggerty resigned as men’s basketball coach Tuesday afternoon. The announcement ends a 10-year association with MSU Texas which produced 209 wins, seven NCAA Division II tournament appearances, five Lone Star Conference championships and three Elite Eight showings. “We have been honored to be a part of Coach Haggerty’s career path, and we
Dials Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Urbana U.
Nick Dials has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach at Urbana University following two years with the program. UU Executive Director of Athletics Larry Cox announced the resignation. The search is underway to identify the 11th head coach in program history. “We are thankful for Nick’s time and effort that he put
DII DIRT: Lander University Finalists
In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned some of the names that I have heard at DII Lander University. I have now heard from multiple sources that the final three are: Grant Leonard – Associate head coach Queens University of Charlotte. Has spent the past six seasons at Queens. Has also worked at Paine College, Flagler
DII DIRT: Fayetteville State to part ways with Spencer
I can confirm that DII Fayetteville State (NC) will part ways with head men’s basketball coach Ken Spencer. Spencer had been the head coach at FSU for the past three seasons, where he compiled a 27-57 overall record. This year, the Broncos went 6-20 (5-13 CIAA). Before being hired at Fayetteville State back in 2016,
DII DIRT: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at Clarion University (PA)
I can confirm that Marcess Williams is no longer the head men’s basketball Coach at DII Clarion University (PA). Williams had been the head coach of the Golden Eagles since 2014. This past season, his squad finished with a 6-20 (4-17 PSAC) record. Williams wraps up his tenure at Clarion with a 40-98 overall record.
OFFICIAL: Glash Retires as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri S&T
Following up on something that I mentioned earlier in today’s Daily Dirt… Missouri S&T head men’s basketball coach Jim Glash has announced his retirement from the position after spending the last 10 seasons as the program’s head coach. “We appreciate the hard work and dedication Jim provided for our program and wish him the best
Daily Dirt – 3/5/19
A few things to kick off what will be a busy week… I have heard from great sources that Stetson will officially open later this week. The Hatters wrapped up their 2018-19 season with a 7-24 (3-13 ASUN) record, and did not make it to the ASUN Tournament. It’s been a tough go for Corey
UIS Head Basketball Coach Bill Walker will not return next season
The University of Illinois Springfield athletics department announced today that men’s basketball head coach Bill Walker will not return for the 2019-20 season as he pursues other opportunities. “Bill has represented the UIS men’s basketball program with a high level of integrity and character,” said Director of Athletics Jim Sarra. “We appreciate all his efforts