Following up on “dirt” that HoopDirt.com posted yesterday…it’s now been made official that Danny Brown has been named as the head basketball coach at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. “My family and I are excited to be a part of the Eutectic program,” Brown said. “I am excited about the challenge of changing the culture
NAIA DIRT: Coaching Change Made at St. Louis College of Pharmacy
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Brian Swift is out as the head basketball coach at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Swift had been the head coach at the school for the past twelve seasons. STLCOP is currently 0-9 on the season, and in the midst of a 57-game losing streak dating back to the 2014-15 season.
HOT: Lindenwood University-Belleville Head Basketball Coach Scott Spinner Resigns
Lindenwood University-Belleville’s men’s basketball coach Scott Spinner has resigned effective immediately for personal reasons. “I feel so blessed to have started the basketball program and athletic department at Lindenwood,” said Spinner. “I will treasure the memories of watching young men give everything they have and living their dream of playing college basketball. My wife and
HOT: Bethel College (IN) Head Coach Mike Lightfoot to Retire
Bethel College (IN) has scheduled a 1pm press conference for Thursday, January 5th where head basketball coach Mike Lightfoot will announce his retirement. Lightfoot, who has been the head coach at Bethel for the past 30 seasons will finish out the 2016-17 season before stepping away. Under Lightfoot’s watch, the Pilots have won three NAIA
Jace Thompson Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Indiana University Kokomo
Jace Thompson has resigned as the head basketball coach at Indiana University Kokomo. Thompson, who was in his fifth season at the school, had been suspended back in early December (IU Kokomo Coach Suspended). Because this is a personnel matter, no additional details will be released. Alex Birge has been named as the interim coach
Robert Morris Illinois Head Coach Al Bruehl to Retire Following 2016-17 Season; Othyus Jeffers Named Successor
Robert Morris Illinois Head Men’s Basketball Coach Al Bruehl has announced that the 2016-2017 season will be his last on the Eagles’ bench, as he is retiring from collegiate coaching at the end of the year. The legendary coach will remain active with RMU Athletics as Director of Basketball Operations, overseeing both the RMU Men’s
Kelly Wells becomes all-time wins leader at UPIKE
Kelly Wells became the all-time basketball wins leader at the University of Pikeville as his team dismantled visiting Bob Jones (S.C.) 77-53 on Friday night at the East Ky. Expo Center. Former women’s basketball coach Bill Watson held the record, leading the Bears to 242 wins in his 16 seasons, before Wells grabbed win number
Rollie Massimino Wins 800th Career Game
Keiser University head basketball coach Rollie Massimino won the 800th game of his career last night with a 77-47 trouncing over visiting Trinity Baptist. Massimino has now joined the prestigious 800 win club that includes two other active coaches in Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim (and soon to be West
Indiana University Kokomo Head Basketball Coach Suspended
Jace Thompson, head coach of IU Kokomo’s men’s basketball team, has been suspended pending the outcome of a prompt and effective investigation. Because this is a personnel matter, no additional details will be released. Thompson is in his fifth season at IU Kokomo. His squad is currently 4-6. Additionally, Whitney Farris, head coach of IU
Coaching Change Made at NAIA DII Point Park University
Very quietly, a coaching change has been made at NAIA DII Point Park University (PA). Long-time head coach Bob Rager was replaced earlier this month by assistant coach Gabe Bubon. Rager had been the head coach at Point Park for the past 27-seasons and collected 368 victories during his tenure. Bubon, who has been an
HOT: Coaching Change Made at IU Northwest
Indiana University Northwest announced the appointment of Javier Heridia as head coach of the Men’s NAIA Division II RedHawks basketball team. Heridia assumes the role of head coach from Executive Athletic Director / Head Basketball coach Kristofer Schnatz who is leaving Indiana University Northwest to become the director of athletics at the State University of
Former Kentucky Wildcat Marquis Estill Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Midway University
Midway University head men’s basketball coach, Joe Krupinski, recently announced the hiring of Marquis Estill as the assistant men’s basketball coach. “We are very excited to add Marquis to our basketball family at Midway,” said Krupinski. “With his combination of coaching and playing experience at the highest levels, and his commitment to developing student-athletes on and