Following up on something that I mentioned earlier in today’s Daily Dirt… Missouri S&T head men’s basketball coach Jim Glash has announced his retirement from the position after spending the last 10 seasons as the program’s head coach. “We appreciate the hard work and dedication Jim provided for our program and wish him the best
UIS Head Basketball Coach Bill Walker will not return next season
The University of Illinois Springfield athletics department announced today that men’s basketball head coach Bill Walker will not return for the 2019-20 season as he pursues other opportunities. “Bill has represented the UIS men’s basketball program with a high level of integrity and character,” said Director of Athletics Jim Sarra. “We appreciate all his efforts
Larry Holley Announces Retirement at William Jewell College
After four decades of service, William Jewell College head men’s basketball coach Larry Holley has announced that he will retire following the conclusion of the 2018-2019 season. There will be a formal recognition of Holley’s extraordinary career during his final home game, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at the Mabee Center. “I am thankful for
Hildebrandt Named Assistant Basketball Coach at William Jewell
William Jewell Director of Athletics Tom Eisenhauer and head men’s basketball coach Larry Holley have announced the hiring of Christian Hildebrandt as the new assistant men’s basketball coach, effective Thursday, October 18. “I’m very excited to add Christian Hildebrandt to our coaching staff,” said Holley. “I had the privilege of coaching him, he was a
Furman Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Furman University is set to name William Jewel College (MO) associate head coach Jimmie Williams as an assistant. He would replace Trey Meyer who departed the Paladins staff earlier this fall to become the Director of Recruiting / Player Development at the College of Charleston. Williams, who
Horner Completes Men’s Basketball Staff at Truman State
Truman State University men’s basketball head coach, Jeff Horner, has completed his staff with the hiring of a second assistant in Pat Sodemann. Sodemann, a 2015 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University comes to Kirksville after a 2017-18 NCAA Tournament run at Ohio Dominican University. “We are excited to have Pat be a part of Truman
Austin McBeth Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Truman State
Truman State University men’s basketball head coach, Jeff Horner, has announced the hiring of Austin McBeth as his top assistant beginning with the 2018-19 season. McBeth, a 2012 graduate from Iowa State University, comes to Kirksville after two years as an assistant under Bill Walker at the University of Illinois Springfield. “I’m excited to have
Jeff Horner Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Truman State
Truman State University director of athletics, Jerry Wollmering, has announced the hiring of Jeff Horner as the next Head Coach of the Bulldog Men’s Basketball program. The former standout point guard at the University of Iowa (2002-06) comes to Kirksville after a successful four-year run at Division I University of North Dakota of the Big
OFFICIAL: Chris Foster Named Head Basketball Coach at McKendree University
Following up on a report from yesterday (DII DIRT). It’s now been made official… McKendree University director of athletics Chuck Brueggemann announced on Friday that Chris Foster has accepted an offer to become the new men’s basketball coach for the Bearcats. Foster replaces Harry Statham, the all-time wins leader in college basketball history with 1,122
Harry Statham Retires as Head Basketball Coach at McKendree University
Chuck Brueggemann, McKendree University director of athletics, has announced the decision that Harry Statham will conclude his service as the men’s basketball coach effective at the end of his current appointment, May 31, 2018. The University has extended Statham the opportunity to continue his current faculty appointment as assistant professor of physical education for the
Quincy University Announces Men’s Basketball Staff Additions
Head basketball coach Ryan Hellenthal announced two additions to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2017-2018 season. Hellenthal announced that he has added Tim Bergstraser and Von Washington to his staff. Bergstraser will assume the title of assistant coach for the 2017-2018 season. He comes to Quincy after spending two seasons as an assistant coach
Lewis University Adds Nick Rocco as Assistant Basketball Coach
Nick Rocco has been named as an assistant coach for the Lewis University men’s basketball team. Rocco comes to Lewis after spending the last four seasons as an assistant to legendary prep basketball coach Gene Pingatore at St. Joseph’s in Westchester, Ill. During his tenure, St. Joseph’s won two Chicago Catholic League championships, three regional