The University of Sioux Falls defeated Concordia-St. Paul last night 73-69. The win enabled USF head coach Chris Johnson to become the program’s career wins leader with 155, passing Shane Murphy (154, 2001-08). Since taking over eight seasons ago, Johnson has guided the Cougars to four 20-win seasons, three post-season appearances, two conference tournament championships
DII DIRT: Coaching Change made at Elizabeth City State (NC)
HoopDirt.com has learned that Alico Dunk is no longer the head basketball coach at DII Elizabeth City State University (NC), and a search to find his replacement is now underway. There has been no official statement issued by the university at this point. Towards the end of October, Dunk elected to take leave from his
Dixie State Head Coach Jon Judkins earns 500th career victory
Dixie State head men’s basketball coach Jon Judkins picked up his 500th coaching victory Saturday night as the Trailblazers knocked off Pacific West Conference foe Hawai’i Hilo, 81-72. With the win, Judkins moved to 500-234 (.681) over his coaching career, which includes a 216-106 (.671) record through his 11-plus years at DSU, and a 284-128
HOT: Flagler Head Basketball Coach Bo Clark Announces Retirement
After a coaching career that has spanned 36 years, 31 of those at Flagler College, head men’s basketball coach Bo Clark has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season at a press conference this afternoon in the Flagler Room. “I have had the most incredible tenure at Flagler, but I decided that
BREAKING: West Virginia Wesleyan and Head Basketball Coach Gary Nottingham Part Ways
West Virginia Wesleyan College and head basketball coach Gary Nottingham have agreed that he will no longer serve as the college’s men’s head basketball coach. In a statement released today, the school said: Wesleyan appreciates Coach Nottingham’s contributions to the basketball program during the past 2 ½ seasons and we wish him all of the best
Alabama Huntsville Head Coach Lennie Acuff Nets 500th Career Victory
University of Alabama in Huntsville head men’s basketball coach Lennie Acuff reached a career milestone on Thursday night, logging his 500th victory in his 27th season and his 20th year at the helm of the UAH program. Acuff , who ranks third all-time in the Gulf South Conference victories with 383 in the league –
Newman University Head Coach Mark Potter will retire at end of 2016-17 season
Mark Potter, in his 19th year at the helm after resurrecting the Newman men’s basketball program, has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. “I’m so thankful for the last 19 years that my family and I have been able to have here at Newman,” Potter said. “It’s truly been
BREAKING: DII Mars Hill Head Coach Rick Scruggs Resigns; Finora Named Interim Coach
Rick Scruggs has stepped down as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Mars Hill University due to personal reasons. His departure from the Lions’ basketball program is effective immediately. Scruggs was in his fifth season with the Lions. In his 29-year head coaching career, he has compiled a 409-411 record. He began his head coaching
Brian Beaury Wins 600th Game at Saint Rose
The College of Saint Rose head coach Brian Beaury won his 600th on Saturday with 72-60 victory over visiting New Haven. Beaury is only the 18th NCAA Division II head coach to reach the 600 win plateau. He now holds a career record of 600-307 (31 seasons) including jumping out to a 4-0 this year.
HOT: Coaching Change Made at IU Northwest
Indiana University Northwest announced the appointment of Javier Heridia as head coach of the Men’s NAIA Division II RedHawks basketball team. Heridia assumes the role of head coach from Executive Athletic Director / Head Basketball coach Kristofer Schnatz who is leaving Indiana University Northwest to become the director of athletics at the State University of
Winona State Head Basketball Coach Todd Eisner to Miss Beginning of Season
According to a report by the Winona Daily News, Winona State head basketball coach Todd Eisner will miss the beginning of the season due to a health issue. Eisner will have outpatient surgery today at the Mayo Clinic for an undisclosed issue that has deteriorated since practice started. Eisner told the Daily News, “I’ve been
Nova Southeastern’s Gary Tuell Set to Step Down as Men’s Basketball Coach
Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced that Sharks’ head basketball coach Gary Tuell will step down at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. The coming year will mark Tuell’s 30th as a collegiate head coach, including his 13th and final season with NSU. Mominey stated that a national search for the new