Here are some things that I’ve heard… On Sunday, I mentioned Columbia head coach Kyle Smith and his involvement at San Francisco (Daily Dirt – Easter Edition). Smith’s name is now on fire there, and KPIX-TV’s Dennis O’Donnel has gone as far as tweeting that Smith is expected to be named the head coach at
NAIA DIRT: Wright Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Graceland (IA)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Chris Wright has resigned as the head basketball coach at Graceland University (IA). In his only season at the school, Wright led the Yellowjackets to a 17-15 record – an 11-game improvement from the season before. Prior to his time at Graceland, he was an assistant at Arkansas Tech, and before
HOT: Oregon Tech Names Justin Parnell Head Basketball Coach
Former Oregon Tech basketball standout Justin Parnell has accepted the position of Head Coach for the Hustlin’ Owl men’s basketball program, announced today by Director of Athletics Michael Schell. Parnell, a NAIA First-Team All-American in 2010 for Tech, takes over the post after veteran coach Danny Miles’ retirement in 2016 which spanned the past 45
HOT: Adam Hiatt Named Head Basketball Coach at Montana Tech
Montana Tech Athletic Director Chuck Morrell announced Adam Hiatt as the new leader of the Oredigger men’s basketball program. “Coach Hiatt embodied all of the key elements we were looking for to lead our men’s basketball team: a strong focus on academics, an elite basketball IQ, and a plan to build a culture of community and toughness
Corban University (OR) Names Austin Johnson Head Basketball Coach
Corban University Director of Athletics, Greg Eide, announced on Friday morning that the Warriors have hired current Lewis-Clark State College Associate Head Coach Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban. “I am pleased to announce Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban University,” said Eide. “After conducting a national search, we developed a very deep
Smith Resigns as Lourdes University Men’s Basketball Coach
Andre Smith has announced that he is resigning as head men’s basketball coach at Lourdes University effective immediately. The only head coach in program history, Smith coached the Gray Wolves for six seasons, compiling a 94-92 record. He guided Lourdes to the NAIA Division II national tournament in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013, with the 2012-2013 squad
Eastern Oregon Head Coach Jared Barrett Resigns
After three seasons with the Eastern Oregon University men’s basketball team, Jared Barrett has stepped down as head coach of the Mountaineers. Barrett announced his resignation on Tuesday afternoon after compiling an overall record of 47-44. EOU is coming off a season in which it finished 15-16 overall, including a 10-10 mark in Cascade Collegiate
Matt Bush Named First-Ever Basketball Coach at Purdue University Northwest
Displaying leadership that led to consistent improvement and development of the Purdue University North Central men’s basketball program, Matt Bush has been named head coach of the emerging Purdue University Northwest men’s basketball program, as announced by Purdue Northwest Director of Athletics-Designate Rick Costello. “On behalf of the Purdue Northwest Pride, I am pleased to
Kelvin Starr Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at TMC
The Master’s College has announced the hiring of Kelvin Starr as its new men’s basketball coach. Starr comes to The Master’s College with a wealth of basketball coaching experience on the prep, club, and collegiate levels. A native of Sydney, Australia, Starr is currently the executive pastor at Seven Church San Diego in Lakeside, Calif.
BREAKING: Montana Tech Does Not Renew Head Basketball Coach Patrick O’Herron’s Contract
Montana Tech announced the university is making a change to their head men’s basketball coach position. Current head coach Patrick O’Herron’s contract will not be renewed for next year. O’Herron just wrapped up his 5th season Montana Tech. He concludes his tenure with a 62-80 record including an 8-22 campaign this past season. Montana Tech will
Ian McKeithen Promoted to Head Basketball at Doane College
Doane College Athletic Director Jill McCartney announced today the promotion of Ian McKeithen to head coach for the men’s basketball program. McKeithen joined the Tiger coaching staff this past year as an assistant coach and has served as the interim head coach since the position became open following the departure of Jim Weeks. Coach McKeithen
HOT: Chris Fear Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas Wesleyan Director of Athletics Mike Hermann has accepted the resignation of Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Fear. Fear coached five seasons at Kansas Wesleyan, compiling a 29-115 overall record. During his tenure at KWU, Fear coached ten All-KCAC performers and six Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes. Fear was charged with rebuilding the basketball program from the ground