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
Eric Dougal Announces Resignation as Men’s Basketball Coach at Kalamazoo College
Eric Dougal announced his resignation as Kalamazoo College’s head men’s basketball coach in order to pursue other opportunities. He will remain at K as an instructor in the Department of Physical Education through the end of the academic term (June). Dougal came to Kalamazoo in 2012 and completed his fourth season at the helm this
OFFICIAL: Clay Nunley Named Head Basketball Coach at Roanoke College
Roanoke College Director of Athletics Scott Allison announced that Clay Nunley has been hired as the College’s 10th Head Men’s Basketball Coach. No stranger to the ODAC, Nunley comes to Salem after nine seasons at the helm of the men’s basketball program at Randolph College, where he has guided the WildCats since the program’s inception
Daily Dirt – 4/21/16
Busy day here at the HD World Headquarters – here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… I have heard that Eric Skeeters will join Ryan Odom’s staff at UMBC. He has been an assistant at George Mason, South Florida, Towson, Virginia Tech, Youngstown State, and Coppin State. I have also heard that Bryce
Utica Search Update…
I have heard that the search for a new head coach at DIII Utica College has wrapped up, and the announcement could be made in the next day or two. I have heard from multiple sources that the final four candidates were: Sean Burton – Assistant Coach Ithaca College Sean Coffey – Assistant Coach St. John
DIII DIRT: Brooks out as Head Basketball Coach at Cazenovia College (NY)
Michael Brooks is out as the Head Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics at DIII Cazenovia College (NY). The Cazenovia alum and hall of famer had been the head coach since the 2013-14 season, and had been an assistant for two years before that. In his three seasons at the helm, he compiled a 30-46
Newbury College Names Former NBA Player Dana Barros as its Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Newbury College is pleased to welcome former Boston Celtic and NBA All-Star Dana Barros as its next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Barros, who has a wealth of playing and coaching experience, will succeed former Head Coach Jelani Townsell at the helm of the Nighthawks’ Men’s Basketball program beginning April 19, 2016. “Dana brings a truly
Loras College Tabs Chris Martin as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Loras Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen announced on Thursday, April 14, that Chris Martin has been selected as the next head coach in Loras men’s basketball history. “First of all, I want to thank Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen, President Jim Collins and the entire Loras staff for accepting me to be a part of
Bradley Pierson Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Sewanee
Sewanee Athletic Director Mark Webb has named Bradley Pierson, C’09, as the 22nd head men’s basketball coach. “Bradley has been an integral part of Sewanee basketball as both a player and as an assistant coach,” said Webb. “For the past five seasons, he has been the chief recruiter under Coach Bubba Smith and has made
Holzhueter Named Head Basketball Coach at DIII Martin Luther College
Martin Luther College (MLC) is proud to announce that Greg Holzhueter has accepted a divine call to serve as the Knights’ new men’s head basketball coach. Holzhueter takes over for Jim Unke, who served as head coach of the men’s basketball program for the last 19 seasons. Unke will continue to serve as Director of
Loras College Announces Head Men’s Basketball Coach Finalists
Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen announced on Thursday five finalists for the vacant Head Men’s Basketball Coach position. The search committee reviewed over 170 applications before selecting five to advance to the next round. Aaron Aanonsen, current head coach at Lakeland College, enters with 11 years of coaching experience, including 10 at the Division III