This is going to be a busy week. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Missouri State is moving quickly in their search to replace Paul Lusk. I can confirm that no search firm will be used, instead AD Kyle Moats will chair a six person committee which includes MSU staff, faculty, and community
Buena Vista University’s Van Haaften to be Named Head Basketball Coach at Dordt College
Buena Vista University (BVU) Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Van Haaften has announced that he is stepping down effective March 2. He has accepted a position at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. “I want to thank BVU for the most awesome time of my life,” says Van Haaften. “These 22 years were so great.
Culver-Stockton College Fires Head Basketball Coach Jack Schrader
Culver-Stockton College announced Wednesday that it has relieved Jack Schrader of his duties as head coach of the Wildcat men’s basketball program effective immediately. “After careful evaluation, we felt like this was the right time to make a change in the leadership of our program moving forward,” Director of Athletics Pat Atwell said. “We want to thank
Cumberland University Head Basketball Coach Lonnie Thompson Retires
Cumberland University men’s basketball coach Lonnie Thompson announced his retirement on Monday, effective immediately. Assistant coach Lindal Yarbrough will serve as the team’s Interim Head Coach for this week’s Mid-South Conference Championships in Pikeville, Ky. Thompson spent 16 seasons at Cumberland, compiling a 248-237 record, including the 2004 TranSouth Conference regular season championships and three
California State Maritime Removes Interim Tag from Head Coach Brendan Rooney
California State University Maritime Academy Athletics Department has removed the interim tag from coach Brendan Rooney, making him the 12th head coach in the program’s history. “I am pleased to announce the hiring of Brendan Rooney as the full-time Head Coach of the Cal Maritime Men’s Basketball team,” Athletic Director Marv Christopher said. “Brendan Rooney has
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 2/9/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Potential NCAA violations in the Patriot League?? Weird, but true…apparently three Holy Cross men’s basketball players have been suspended and did not play in the Crusaders loss on Wednesday (one in which they scored a program record low 34 point). According to a statement released by
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 2/7/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Yesterday, UConn Athletic director David Benedict publicly commented on the future of head coach Kevin Ollie. He said, “Coach Ollie and I have spoken, he understands he has got to focus on things he can control. I have a good relationship with Coach, I believe he
Interim Title Removed; Tropf Named Head Basketball Coach at Goshen College
Goshen College has named Jon Tropf permanent head coach of its men’s basketball program, the Maple Leaf Athletic Department announced Thursday. He had filled the role on an interim basis since August. Tropf is a 2012 graduate of Eastern Michigan University who came to Goshen as an assistant coach in 2014. He was promoted to
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/26/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… USC has officially fired associate head coach Tony Bland in the aftermath of his arrest last fall in the college basketball bribery and corruption probe, his attorney told The Los Angeles Times. Jeffrey Lichtman, Bland’s New York-based attorney, said USC cut ties with the coach last
Keiser University Removes Interim Tag from Dante Calabria; Officially Names former UNC Standout as Second Head Coach in Program History
Keiser University Director of Athletics Kris Swogger, removed the interim tag from Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dante Calabria on Thursday, naming Calabria the second head coach in program history. Director of Athletics Kris Swogger said, “Dante has done a tremendous job coaching our team this season, but more importantly he embraces the Keiser Athletic Department
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/23/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… According to the Arizona Daily Star, indicted Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson collected more than $72,000 from the school while appealing his termination amid allegations that he paid a recruit to verbally commit to the Wildcats. Richardson was formally fired Jan. 11, more than 15
Interim Tag Removed, Bingham Officially Named Head Basketball Coach at Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain College has removed the Interim tag from Men’s Basketball coach Jermael Bingham. Bingham, a former standout at the North Mississippi Christian institution and native of Selmer, Tenn., has led the Toppers in the 2017-2018 season, winning his first game on the sidelines in the season opener over Crowley’s Ridge 103-67. Prior to leading