Hardin-Simmons University Director of Athletics John Neese has selected former HSU student-athlete Matt Brackett as the 28th men’s basketball coach in the history of the school. Brackett comes to HSU after working his way up the ranks in the high school level. He also was a four-year player, three-year starter and two-year captain for Hardin-Simmons
Daily Dirt – 4/24/17
A few things to start the week… I can confirm that Southern Utah assistant coach Patrice Days is headed to Coastal Carolina. Before joining the SUU staff prior to last season, he was an assistant at Wright State. He has also been an assistant at Abilene Christian and a GA at Charlotte. It sounds like
Daily Dirt – 4/21/17
Finally back from balmy Quebec City. Here are a few things that I heard while watching nothing but hockey highlights on TSN… Word on the street is that the search at Presbyterian is focusing on five candidates. Three names that I’ve heard are Charleston Southern associate head coach B.J. McKie, Wofford associate head coach
Bill Tharpe Resigns as Head Basketball Ferrum College
Ferrum College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Tharp has announced that he will not return to the Panthers’ sideline next season. The 2016-17 season marked his 12th and final year as head coach. “Ferrum has been very good to me and gave me an opportunity to live a dream of coaching college basketball,” said Tharp.
Jensen named Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Whittier College
Mark Jensen, former Assistant Coach for Men’s Basketball for the past twelve years was moved into the Interim Head Coaching Position following the stepping down of former Head Coach Rock Carter. “I am extremely humbled and honored to have the opportunity to lead our Men’s Basketball program going forward,” Jensen stated. “It’s something I’ve dreamed
Daily Dirt- 4/18/17
Most New England families head south for April vacation. Not the DirtKing and crew…we dragged the little DirtBags up to sunny Quebec City. Here are a few things that I’ve heard as we wait for the snow to stop… A couple names that I’ve heard from multiple sources surrounding assistant spots at Austin Peay are
Carter steps away as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Whittier College
Rock Carter, the longtime head coach of the Whittier College men’s basketball team, announced today that he will retire at the end of the current academic year. One of the winningest coaches in program history, Carter will step down immediately with the Poets, 22 of which he was the Head Coach. Carter will retain his
Daily Dirt – 4/14/17
A few quick things that I’ve heard… The “hot” early name to replace Gregg Nibert at Presbyterian is B.J. McKie. The former University of South Carolina standout is the current associate head coach at Charleston Southern. McKie finished his playing career at South Carolina in 1999 as the Gamecocks’ all-time leading scorer with 2,119. Sounds
Sewanee men’s basketball coach Bradley Pierson resigns
University of the South Athletic Director Mark Webb has announced that head men’s basketball coach Bradley Pierson, C’09, has resigned to accept the head coaching position at his high school alma mater, the Darlington School, in Rome, Ga. “Coach Pierson has left an indelible impression on the Sewanee men’s basketball program as a player, as
DIII DIRT: DI Assistants / DIII Head Coaches in the mix at Johns Hopkins
I have heard that the search at Johns Hopkins in entering the interview stage. This is a big-time DIII gig, with the salary rumored to be just over $100,000 with a full-time assistant included. I have heard that there were “meet and greets” with 12 potential candidates, and 6-8 of them have been selected for
OFFICIAL: Hopkins named Head Basketball Coach at Muhlenberg
Following up from an item in today’s Daily Dirt. It’s now been made official, Kevin Hopkins, a player and coach at one of the most successful programs in Division III, is the new head men’s basketball coach at Muhlenberg College. “I am very excited and honored to be joining the Muhlenberg community,” said Hopkins. “I
DIII DIRT: Muchnick resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Maine Maritime
HoopDirt.com can confirm that David Muchnick has resigned for personal reasons as the Head Basketball Coach at Maine Maritime Academy. Muchnick had been the head coach at MMA for the past three seasons. He has also served as an assistant at Dennison University and SUNY Cortland. More on this story when it becomes official.