The Randolph College Athletic Department has announced Pete Hamilton ’11 as the second head coach in the history of the men’s basketball program at Randolph. Hamilton brings with him a wealth of experience in the region as well as a WildCat. Hamilton was part of the first class of Randolph College after the institution went
Aller Steps Down at Eastern Nazarene College
The Eastern Nazarene College Athletic Department announced that Jim Aller has chosen not to return as the head men’s basketball coach and assistant athletic director at Eastern Nazarene College to pursue other opportunities. A search for his successor will begin immediately. Aller served as the Lions’ head coach for seven seasons, compiling a record of
OFFICIAL: Doug West Resigns as Head Coach at Penn State Altoona
Following up on some “dirt” that HoopDirt.com posted last night (DIII DIRT)… Penn State Altoona Director of Athletics Brent Baird has released the following statement on the resignation of men’s basketball coach Doug West, who has been hired as the head boys basketball coach at Altoona Area High School: “We appreciate Doug’s efforts as our
DIII DIRT: Former NBA Player Doug West Resigns at Penn State Altoona
Former NBA player Doug West has resigned as the head coach at Penn State Altoona after just one season. West, a standout at Villanova and twelve year NBA veteran, will become the head coach at Altoona Area High School where he starred in the early 1980’s. In addition to his one season at PSU Altoona
DII DIRT: Millersville University set to name new Head Coach
Multiple sources, including Hoopsville’s Dave McHugh are reporting that Millersville University (PA) will hire Delaware Valley ‘s Casey Stitzel as their new head coach. In his eight seasons at the helm at Del Val, Stitzel has compiled a 116-96 including a 20-8 record this past season. Stitzel’s father Glenn was a standout basketball player at Millersville, and
McMullen Tabbed as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Houghton College
Corky McMullen, a 2007 Houghton College graduate and former Highlander student-athlete, has been named the next men’s basketball head coach for the Highlanders, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics H. “Skip” Lord announced today. The appointment comes after an exhaustive national search that featured close to 100 applicants. McMullen, who becomes the ninth coach in the
Joe Crispin Named Head Basketball Coach at Rowan University
Rowan University athletic director Dan Gilmore announced the reorganization of the men’s basketball coaching staff. Joe Crispin has been named head coach and Joe Cassidy will remain on the staff as associate head coach. Crispin has been the assistant coach for the men’s and women’s basketball programs the past two years. He is a former NBA player with the Los Angeles
Daily Dirt – 5/6/16
Here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… On Wednesday, I mentioned that Rider associate head coach Mike Witcoskie would be joining Donyell Marshall’s staff at Central Connecticut (Daily Dirt – 5/4/16). I have now also heard that Marshall will hire Lamar assistant Anthony Anderson and retain current CCSU assistant Obie Nwadike. Anderson has also
Hedgepeth Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Sewanee
Sewanee Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bradley Pierson has announced that Michael “Mick” Hedgepeth has been named the new assistant men’s basketball coach for the Tigers. “I’m excited to announce Mick as our new assistant coach,” said Pierson. “Mick has spent the past two years in Williamstown, Mass., as an assistant at Williams College. Prior to
Bethany Lutheran College Names Matt Fletcher Head Basketball Coach
Bethany Lutheran College today named Matt Fletcher as the new head men’s basketball coach. Fletcher comes to Bethany after spending the last three seasons at Upper Iowa (NCAA II) as the associate head coach a year ago (2015-16) and an assistant the first two seasons (2013-15). During each of Fletcher’s three years with UIU, the
OFFICIAL: Utica College Names Sean Coffey Head Basketball Coach
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com reported back on 4/21. It’s now been made official, Utica College Athletic Director David Fontaine announced the hiring of Sean Coffey as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Coffey, who is the seventh coach in program-history (NCAA era), is no stranger to the Empire 8 Conference
Jim Bechtel Named Head Coach at SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Potsdam Athletic Director James Zalacca has announced James Bechtel as the Bears men’s basketball program’s 10th head coach. Bechtel comes to SUNY Potsdam after building a strong program at SUNY Canton. He has NCAA Division I, II and III experience. “Jim’s proven success and experience as a head coach clearly separated him from an