Longtime high school teacher and coach Ted Critchley has joined Minnesota State Community and Technical College as the new head coach of the Spartan men’s basketball team. One of only two coaches in Minnesota to have ever led three different high school basketball programs to the state tournament, Critchley has a distinguished record that also
Daily Dirt – 9/15/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few things that I’ve heard as the season approaches… Bruce Hamburger, who spent last season as an assistant at Columbia, has departed the staff and landed at D2 Pace University. The veteran coach has been an assistant at Seton Hall, FDU, and St. Peter’s. He also spent 11-seasons
Taylor resigns at Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk; King elevated to Interim Head Coach
Community College of Baltimore County Dundalk Athletics today announced that it has named Byron King as interim head coach of the CCBC Dundalk men’s basketball team. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., Coach King graduated from Nottingham High School (Syracuse, NY). He played basketball at North Country Community College (Saranac Lake, NY) and graduated from Morgan State University.
Bryant named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Suburban College
South Suburban Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Pigatti announced the hiring of a new assistant basketball coach; Lamont Bryant. Bryant enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs. Bryant comes to South Suburban after a legendary high school coaching career. Bryant, whose overall coaching record is 229-56, has been the head coach
JUCO DIRT: Community College of Philadelphia opens
Joe Rome has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Community College of Philadelphia. Rome posted the following on Facebook earlier today: “I officially have stepped down as coach from CCP. It was unbelievable experience over the past 8 seasons. I have many people to thank including our athletic director. Not many
Holbrook Added to Dawson CC Basketball Staff
The Dawson Buccaneers basketball program added a new assistant coach to their staff. Eric Holbrook joins the Bucs after spending the past two years at Dickinson State University as an assistant basketball coach, head JV coach and Director of Campus Life. Dawson Head Coach Joe Peterson commented, “We are really pleased to add Coach Holbrook
Dollar added to Indian Hills Basketball staff
The Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team has announced the hiring of Darian Dollar as the program’s newest assistant coach. “Darian is a young coach with a bright future,” stated head coach Hank Plona. “Darian has been a part of high-level programs his whole life, and has a passion for helping young players succeed. We are
Melton joins Ellsworth CC Basketball staff
Coach Dwayne Melton has joined the Ellsworth Community College Panthers as an assistant coach with the Men’s Basketball Program. Melton joins the coaching staff after spending the previous three seasons coaching locally within the South Hardin Community School system in a variety of roles. “I am really excited to join the Ellsworth Basketball program this
Lawson named Assistant Basketball Coach at State Fair CC
State Fair Community College Head Coach Matt Brown has announced the hiring of Kyle Lawson as the new assistant men’s basketball coach. Lawson comes to Sedalia with experience as a player and coach at the NCAA Division II and junior college levels. “Coach Lawson will be a welcome addition to the Roadrunner family,” said Brown.
Mo Acker joins Grayson College Basketball Staff
Maurice Acker has been hired as the Grayson College Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “I’m very excited to add Mo to our staff,” says Head Coach Scott Monarch. “I respected his work ethic and approach to the game as a player and am confident that same work ethic will carry over into his coaching career.” Acker
REPORT: NJCAA D1 USC Salk set to cancel Men’s Basketball season
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Earlier today on HoopDirt and on Twitter, I talked about the situation at NJCAA D1 USC Salkehatchie, and how they are looking for their 5th head men’s basketball coach in the past eight months. Now, according to a report by WCIV’s Scott Eisberg, USC Salkehatchie intends to cancel the men’s basketball
JUCO DIRT: USC Salkehatchie opens AGAIN
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) NJCAA D1 USC Salkehatchie is now searching for their 5th head men’s basketball coach since early January. Here’s the timeline… January 6th, 2022: Glen Mayo resigns; Matthew Bennett named Interim Head Coach. April 29th, 2022: Kyle Lawson takes over as new Head Coach. Early July 2022 (not sure on exact date,