Peru State athletic director Steve Schneider has announced that Bob Ludwig has been hired to become the 28th head coach for the Bobcat men’s basketball program which will begin its 116th year in the sport. Schneider commented, “I’m very excited to have Bob Ludwig leading our men’s basketball program. I’ve hired many successful coaches during
Southwestern Christian University adds Mark Laird to Men’s Basketball Staff
Southwestern Christian University added Mark Laird to its men’s basketball coaching staff. Laird, a native of Pittsburgh, will serve as associate head coach under new SCU head man Jon Mack. “I am extremely excited to add Mark to our coaching staff,” Mack said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and broad experience from the NCAA
Central Baptist College Names Chris Wright Head Basketball Coach
Chris Wright has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Central Baptist College, Athletic Director Lyle Middleton announced at a press conference earlier this afternoon. Wright will succeed Wes Sullivan, who resigned in April. “Coach Wright brings a lot of experience to CBC, and we are happy to have him here,” said Middleton.
Former NBA Player Darwin Cook Named Head Basketball Coach at University of Antelope Valley
University of Antelope Valley President Marco Johnson announced the hiring of retired NBA Star Darwin Cook as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach. The Pioneers basketball team made its first CalPac post season tournament appearance in the school’s history last year and is laying the foundation for an even brighter future with the hiring of Cook
Ted Albert Named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Indiana Tech
Ted Albert has been named the head men’s basketball coach for the Indiana Tech Warriors, Director of Athletics Debbie Warren announced Tuesday. “After conducting a competitive search that attracted over 140 applications, we are pleased to announce the hiring of Ted Albert,” Warren said. “We are pleased to name a man of character, with a
NAIA DIRT: Stillman College to Promote Assistant John Teasley to Head Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com has learned that Stillman College assistant John Teasley will be elevated to head basketball coach. He will replace Donte Jackson who will become the new head coach at Grambling State. Teasley has been on the SC staff as an assistant for the past three seasons, serving the last two as the JV head coach
Lawrence Tech Names Joshua Pickens Head Basketball Coach
The Lawrence Technological (Mich.) University athletic department names Joshua Pickens to lead the men’s basketball program, athletic director Scott Trudeau announced Monday morning. “Coach Pickens comes from an NAIA playing and coaching background and he will be a great asset to our team,” said Lawrence Tech Athletic Director Scott Trudeau. “His energy and hard work will
Long-time DI assistant Dan O’Dowd named Head Basketball Coach at Bethany College (KS)
Bethany College has named Dan O’Dowd ’86 as the new men’s head basketball coach. O’Dowd has 24 year NCAA Division I coaching experience, including successful stops at Arizona State University and Ole Miss. “Words cannot describe how excited I am to be returning to my alma mater as Bethany College’s next head basketball coach. I
Southwestern Christian University tabs Jon Mack as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Southwestern Christian University announced Jon Mack as its next head men’s basketball coach Wednesday. Mack comes to SCU after serving as head coach at the University of Valley Forge (Pa.) for 17 seasons, and athletic director for the past 13 years. “I had tasked our search committee with finding a candidate who is enthusiastic about
Rob Blouin Named Head Basketball Coach at Fisher College
Rob Blouin has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Fisher College. He replaces former Head Coach David Lindberg who stepped down this past spring after his 12-years at the helm. Coach Blouin just finished his sixth year on Lindberg’s staff, and third as the Associate Head Coach. Coach Blouin has been heavily involved in
Chase Teichmann Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida College
Head Coach and Athletic Director, Pat Todd, announced the appointment of Chase Teichmann, as the assistant men’s basketball coach at Florida College. “We are very excited to welcome Chase to our basketball family. Chase has had the opportunity to learn from some outstanding coaches in our profession. He understands the culture of Florida College and
NAIA DIRT: Peru State Head Coach Resigns
Following up on a tweet that I sent over the weekend… Peru State Head Basketball Coach Eric Behrens has resigned and will return to Omaha Central HS where his son plays. Behrens went 53-41 during his three seasons at Peru State and had spent 13 seasons at Omaha Central (283-58) before that. An official announcement