After twenty-three years of dedication to the Ellsworth Community College Men’s Basketball program, Head Coach Troy Muilenburg has announced his retirement at the end of the 2022 season. Not including the 2021-22 season, Muilenburg has a record of 339-334 in his time at ECC. He has won two conference championships, coached six All-Americans, and over
Daily Dirt – 3/2/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It’s definitely starting to get busy out there – especially at the small college level. Here are few things that are going on… It sounds like Illinois State has already begun first round interviews in their quest to replace Dan Muller, who they parted ways with in mid-February. Some of the
Cheung steps down as Head Men’s Basketball at UConn Avery Point
Story Courtesy UCAP Athletics Sam Cheung will step down as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Connecticut Avery Point, as announced today by Athletic Director Michael Kobylanski. Cheung and assistant coach Jim Miller will remain in their roles until a successor is appointed and assist with the transition over the weeks ahead. Cheung has served as the
Finger Lakes CC Head Coach retires; Assistant Coach takes over
The Finger Lakes Community College Men’s Basketball team saw their season come to an end today, as the Lakers traveled to Mohawk Valley Community College to compete in the opening round of the NJCAA Region III Tournament, and lost 57-68. The game marked the final one in the career of head coach Richard Jones, who
South Plains Head Coach Steve Green nabs career win #700
Synonymous with the all-time greats of collegiate basketball, solidified with an intangible resume, South Plains College men’s basketball head coach Steve Green added to his legacy Monday night as the Texans pummeled Clarendon College 90-71 at the Texan Dome, giving Green his 700th career win in his 28th season on the hardwood. Green becomes just the 28th coach
Catching-up on recent milestones
Catching-up on some recent milestone wins hit by men’s basketball coaches over the past few days… #700 St. Ambrose men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain became the 21st NAIA coach all-time and one of just four currently active NAIA coaches to reach 700 career wins with his 78-66 victory over Iowa Wesleyan Thursday night. He is the 63rd men’s
Interim tag removed; Eddy officially tabbed head coach at Pratt CC
Approximately 96 days ago, on November 1st, 2021, Pratt Community College (PCC) announced that former head men’s basketball coach Sean Flynn resigned from his post. That same day assistant coach Kenny Eddy was named interim head coach moving forward. As of this past Wednesday, February 2nd Coach Eddy was named the next head coach of the
Muse notches win #700 at Connors State
Connors State head men’s basketball coach Bill Muse notched his 700th career win with a 71-54 win over Redlands Community College in an Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference game last week. His career record now stands at 700-249. “You don’t have this kind of success by yourself. If you don’t have good players, you can’t get 700
MILESTONE: Blinn’s Schumacher captures win #600
Blinn College men’s basketball coach Scott Schumacher captured the 600th win of his career Monday night in the Buccaneers’ 89-68 victory over Strength ‘N Motion at the Kruse Center in Brenham. “When you reach a milestone like this, you just think back to all the guys you’ve coached, the assistants you’ve had, all the presidents, all
Olney Central College names Wright Assistant Basketball Coach
Olney Central College Head Basketball Coach Casey Wyllie has announced the hiring of Steve Wright as Assistant Coach. Wright, a 44-year basketball veteran, comes to Olney Central with High School and College experience. “I met Coach Wright at a basketball camp four years ago in Indianapolis, Indiana and we have built a relationship ever since,”
Daily News – 11/1/21
Former UMass assistant Tony Bergeron has been named as the head coach of the national boys team at First Love Christian Academy in Pittsburgh. Bergeron had his contract bought out at UMass this past spring after spending two seasons on Matt McCall’s staff. The former head coach at Woodstock Academy (CT), had seven of his
Ballard resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Mesa CC
Sam Ballard, Mesa men’s basketball coach since 2008, has retired effective immediately. In his 12 years as coach (there was no basketball season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic), Ballard produced a 223-136 won-lost record despite facing several handicaps facing an NJCAA Division I schedule but following Division II rules. Said Mulhern of Ballard,