Fontbonne University has named Lance Thornhill as the Griffins’ newest head men’s basketball coach. Thornhill, succeeds Anthony Hall who stepped down in May to relocate to Tennessee with his family. Thornhill will become the fourth head men’s basketball coach in Fontbonne’s history. “Coach Thornhill has shown his loyalty and dedication to Fontbonne Athletics over the
Driggs Resigns as Head Coach at Allegheny
Allegheny College head men’s basketball coach Jim Driggs has announced his resignation from the position. Citing a desire to spend more time with his family, including wife Colleen, and young children Jack and Maggie, Driggs steps down after spending five years at the helm of the Gator program. “It was a very tough decision,” said
Lancaster Bible Names Zach Filzen Head Coach
The Lancaster Bible College Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Zach Filzen as the 12th men’s basketball head coach in program history. Filzen, who played NCAA Division I basketball at the University of Buffalo from 2009-12, has been an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team at the University of Northwestern (Minn.)
DIII DIRT: Search Updates…
Here are updates on two ongoing DIII searches… Baldwin Wallace (OH): I can confirm that the search here is down to three candidates. The leader is Defiance (OH) head coach Tom Heil – a former Baldwin Wallace assistant coach (2009-14). This past season, his first at Defiance, he led his squad to a 22-7 record
OFFICIAL: Harris Named Head Coach at UMass-Boston
Thanks to some great sources for getting HoopDirt.com out in front of this one. We first reported back on May 31st that Jay Harris had been hired as the head coach at UMass-Boston. It was made official today… Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation, Special Projects and Programs Charlie Titus has named Jason Harris as
Weekly Roundup: Jobs
We added 9 new jobs this week, check the list below… Head Coach: University of South Carolina Aiken- FT (NCAA DII) Assistant Coach: St. Catharine College (KY)- PT (NAIA DI) Medaille College- PT (NCAA DIII) Barton Community College- FT (NJCAA DI) Wright State University- FT (NCAA DI) Shaw University- FT (NCAA DII) College of Charleston-
DIII DIRT: Colbert Out at Keene State
I have now heard from multiple sources that Rob Colbert is out as the head coach at DIII Keene State (NH). Apparently there has been an on going investigation of a former men’s basketball staffer who was employed under Colbert. I have also heard that Colbert is fighting his dismissal, and will file an appeal
DIII DIRT: Kobasa to Resign at Wesley (DE)
I have heard from a great source that DIII Wesley College (DE) head coach Jerry Kobasa will resign and accept an Athletic Directors position. Kobasa has spent the past ten seasons at Wesley where he compiled a 163-109 record. His best season came in 2013-14 when he led his team to a 23-4 record and
Daily Dirt – 6/3/15
Today’s Daily Dirt… I have heard that the search for an assistant at Presbyterian has been narrowed to four. Among the group is a DI video coordinator (believed to be the leader), a former DI operations guy, and two other assistant coaches. Sounds like the official word will come any day. I’ll go with the
Micah Mills Named Assistant at Wilmington College
Wilmington College men’s basketball head coach K.C. Hunt as named Micah Mills as his assistant coach. He comes to Wilmington after spending three seasons as a graduate assistant at fellow OAC school, Otterbein. “I am very excited to have Coach Mills on board,” said Hunt. “He is a very energetic, smart young coach that will
Daily Dirt – 6/1/15
Here are a some things that I’ve heard… The first name that has emerged surrounding the search to replace Steve Evans at LeMoyne is Patrick Beilein. The former West Virginia Wesleyan head coach spent this past season in a player development / video coordinator role with the Utah Jazz. Beilein was a 1,000 point scorer
DIII DIRT: Curry College (MA) Finalists
I have heard from great sources that there are three finalists for the vacant head coach position at DIII Curry College. The final three are: Matt Blue – Former assistant coach Hartford. Spent 2010 through 2015 on the staff at Hartford. Has also been an assistant at Lafayette and DIII Susquehanna (PA). Played collegiately at