Following up on our report from earlier today (D2 DIRT). Steve Hawkins has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Quincy University. Here’s the release: Quincy University has announced the return of Steve Hawkins as its head men’s basketball coach. Hawkins is a former long-time and successful head men’s basketball coach at
Hellenthal relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Quincy University
Quincy University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Rabe has announced that Ryan Hellenthal, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, has been relieved of his coaching duties. With four contests remaining, the men’s basketball team has a record of 12-14, including a 5-11 mark in the GLVC. This season, QU men’s basketball is tied for thirteenth in the 15-team GLVC. Hellenthal concludes his five-year
Illinois Springfield adds Bethel as new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
The University of Illinois Springfield men’s basketball program announced that Nate Bethel is the team’s new assistant coach for the 2021-22 season. “We are very excited to add Nate to our staff,” said head coach Matt Brock. “He was a team leader who had a lot of success on the court as a player and knows
Suggs promoted to Head Basketball Coach at McKendree U.
McKendree Interim Athletics Director Anthony Francis announced that men’s basketball assistant coach George Suggs will be promoted to the program’s 26th head coach. Suggs takes over after Chris Foster left become the head coach at GLVC rival Drury University. Suggs joined the McKendree University men’s basketball staff in the summer of 2018. Since his arrival on campus
Foster named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Drury University
Chris Foster has been named as the next head coach of the Drury University men’s basketball program by Vice President and Director of Athletics, Corey Bray. Bray made the announcement on Tuesday two weeks after the previous head coach, Steve Hesser, announced his retirement after 17 seasons leading the team. Foster arrives from McKendree University, where
Diener adds Young to Rockhurst Men’s Basketball Staff
Rockhurst Men’s Basketball head coach Drew Diener has announced the addition of Galen Young as an assistant coach for the Hawks. Young previously served two seasons as an assistant coach for the Lane College Dragons. “Galen is a great addition to our staff,” Diener said. “He comes highly recommended from every coach he has played
Sumpter named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at UMSL
University of Missouri-St. Louis head men’s basketball coach Bob Sundvold has added former Triton Shea Sumpter to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Sumpter played for Sundvold during the 2013-14 season. “Along with our current UMSL men’s basketball staff and team, as well as former players, I want to welcome Shea Sumpter to our coaching
UIndy Men’s Basketball Staff Update
UIndy men’s basketball first-year head coach Paul Corsaro solidified his staff, adding former Butler standout Roosevelt Jones as an assistant this coming season. An All-Big East performer for the Bulldogs, Jones spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at IU-Kokomo, including spending the 2019-20 campaign as Associate Head Coach. Jones will assume his
Suggs promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at McKendree U.
McKendree University men’s basketball coach Chris Foster announced recently that George Suggs has been promoted to the position of assistant coach for the Bearcats. Suggs has served as the program’s graduate assistant coach for the past two seasons. “We are very fortunate to be able to promote Coach Suggs to our full-time coaching position,” said
Spruance joins USI Basketball Staff
University of Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball announced the hiring of John Spruance as a men’s basketball assistant coach. He completes USI Head Coach Stan Gouard’s staff that also includes current assistant coach Kevin Gant. “I am very excited to have John and Kevin on our staff,” said Gouard. “We have assembled two great coaches from the
Watson retires as Southern Indiana Men’s Basketball Head Coach
University of Southern Indiana Athletics announced the retirement of Rodney Watson, Men’s Basketball head coach, in a video press conference Monday. The University will begin a national search to fill the position. “Rodney Watson has been an exemplary leader for our men’s basketball program,” said Jon Mark Hall, USI director of Athletics. “Watson came to
D2 DIRT: Stricker out at Maryville U
I can confirm that Marc Stricker is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Maryville University (MO). Stricker was hired at Maryville back in 2017 following a stint as an assistant coach at Oral Roberts. Prior to that, he had served as an assistant at Maryville. This past season, the Saints went 5-22