Southwestern Christian University announced today that Dave Bliss will no longer serve the University as the Head of the Men’s Basketball program. In a statement released today, University President Dr. Reggies Wenyika affirmed his commitment to seeking new leadership in a manner that is consistent with the University’s beliefs, standards and policies, as a duty
John Redman Named Assistant Basketball Coach at the University of Mobile
University of Mobile’s athletic department announces the hiring of John Redman, as the assistant men’s basketball coach. Redman, a Spanish Fort, Ala. native, graduated from Spring Hill College in 2013, where he spent one year as a basketball player and the other three years as a student assistant. “I’m excited to join coach [Joe] Niland
NAIA DIRT: Mayville State (ND) Finalists
The search to replace Dan DeWitt as the head basketball coach at NAIA Mayville State is in the final stages. I have now heard from multiple sources that the final four includes: Nigel Jenkins (Head Coach – Waldorf College), Nate Kaeding (Associate Head Coach – University of Sioux Falls), Michael Larsen (Assistant Coach – Dakota
Tom Church Hired as IU Kokomo Men’s Basketball Coach
Indiana University Kokomo has announced the appointment of Tom Church as its men’s basketball coach. Church previously was head men’s basketball coach at Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselaer. Athletic Director Greg Cooper said Church brings the leadership style, professionalism, and coaching background to lead the program into the next phase of its growth. “I could not
Mark Svagera Named Head Basketball Coach at Briar Cliff University
Briar Cliff athletic director Nic Nelson has named Mark Svagera the next head men’s basketball coach at Briar Cliff University. Svagera has been the top assistant coach for the Chargers for the past six seasons, helping the team achieve an overall record of 137-61 over that time span. Svagera also aided in BC winning back-to-back
Greg Miller Named Head Basketball Coach at Cincinnati Christian University
Cincinnati Christian University has named Greg Miller as the Eagles new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Miller is coming to CCU from Grace College, where he both played and is currently an assistant coach for the Lancers. He will complete his time at Grace this week as the team is competing in the NCCAA Division I
Briar Cliff (IA) Head Basketball Coach Nic Nelson Named AD; Resigns Basketball Post
Briar Cliff University has announced the hiring of the new athletic director, Nic Nelson. Nelson has served as the head men’s basketball coach at Briar Cliff since 2011, building the highest winning percentage of any coach in the university’s history. His teams have also consistently earned “NAIA Scholar Team” status for their high academic performance.
NAIA DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Lawrence Tech
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Tom Kempf is no longer the head basketball coach at Lawrence Tech (MI). He was hired to re-start the basketball program at the college back in 2011. Kempf is a former assistant at Michigan where he worked under head coaches Johnny Orr and Bill Frieder. This past season, his squad posted
Adams out, Williams in at the University of Northwestern Ohio
After a 37 year coaching career, the University of Northwestern Ohio Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Chris Adams, is stepping down to fully focus on his role as the Athletic Director at UNOH. Adams states, “I am ‘retiring’ from coaching so I can give all my attention to the Athletic Director position due to the sheer
OFFICIAL: Fisher College Head Coach Resigns
Following up on some “dirt” from earlier today (Daily Dirt – 3/3/17)… Fisher College Interim Athletic Director Robert Melaragni has announced Men’s Head Basketball Coach David Lindberg is stepping down, following 12 season of leading his team. Coach Lindberg’s decision comes following another successful season for the Falcons, who went 20-9; the team was among
Daily Dirt – 3/3/17
A few tings that I’ve heard today… It sounds like we’ll have confirmation on which search firm that Drake is using today. Back in 2013, AD Sandy Hatfield Clubb hired Eddie Fogler to do the search that landed Ray Giacoletti. I’ll pass along the confirmation as soon as I hear. I can confirm that Fisher
Freed-Hardeman Head Coach Jim Sanderson wins #500
HENDERSON, Tenn. – Talk about a way to end the regular season. Freed-Hardeman Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Sanderson won his 500th career game Saturday as the Lions defeated Missouri Baptist University 87-68 at the Brewer Sports Center. Not only did Saturday’s victory secure the historic win for Sanderson, it also allowed the Lions to lock up the