Following up on a rumor that we posted yesterday… Doane College has confirmed in a press release that Jim Weeks is no longer the head basketball coach at the school. “We wish Coach Weeks the best in his future endeavors and thank him for the dedication and leadership he provided the young men in our
NAIA DIRT: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at Doane College (NE)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Jim Weeks is no longer the head coach at NAIA Doane College (NE). He had been at the helm since 2012 and finishes his tenure with a 53-67 record. His best season came in 2012-13 when he led his squad to a 21-10 finish which tied the schools all-time mark for
John Henry Collects Win #300 at William Penn University
It seemed like Head Coach John Henry’s milestone was possibly going to have to wait another game, but a lights-out performance in the second half lifted the Statesmen men’s basketball team to an 83-64 Heart of America Athletic Conference victory Saturday. #9 William Penn (21-5, 14-4 Heart) trailed by three at intermission, but blew out
HOT: Corban University (OR) Head Basketball Coach Steve Masten Resigns
Corban University head men’s basketball coach Steve Masten has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the 2015-16 campaign. “It is with mixed emotions that I step away from the Corban men’s basketball team,” said Masten. “The best part of my day is the time I spend with the team at practice, meetings, on
HOT: Don Voudrie Out, Mike McKee In at Purdue Calumet
Purdue University Calumet has announced the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Dan Voudrie, effective immediately. “I want to thank Dan Voudrie for his time, effort, and commitment at Purdue Calumet,” Purdue Calumet Director of Athletics Rick Costello said. “We appreciate Dan’s years of service to our men’s basketball program and wish him only the
Columbia College (MO) Head Coach Bob Burchard Wins 700th Game
With Columbia College (MO)’s victory over St. Louis College of Pharmacy this past weekend, head coach Bob Burchard has claimed his 700th career victory at Columbia College. Since his arrival at Columbia College, Burchard has turned the Cougar basketball program into a perennial powerhouse in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Burchard has compiled a 700-236 record
200th Win for Burt Paddock at Davenport University
Head Coach Burt Paddock picked up win No. 200 at Davenport University this past week with a 73-56 victory over visiting Siena Heights University. Paddock is in his eighth season at the helm of the Panthers after helping DU advance to the NAIA Fab Four in 2011-12 and 2014-15, along with their sixth straight NAIA Tournament appearance in 2014-15.
Matthew “Cougar” Downing, Jr. Named Head Coach at Haskell Indian Nations University
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Matthew “Cougar” Downing, Jr. has been named Men’s Head Basketball Coach at Haskell Indian Nations University. He has coached at every level over the past 20 years and has personally trained numerous basketball players throughout the Midwest. Downing began his collegiate career at Dodge City Community College where he
Coaching Change at Mount Mercy: Gavin Out / Jennings In
Mount Mercy College (IA) men’s basketball coach Paul Gavin has stepped away from his position in order to become the Athletic Director at the college. He will be replaced by current Mount Mercy head women’s basketball coach Aaron Jennings. With a record of 387-329, Gavin is the winningest men’s basketball coach in school history and ranked
Jaxon Myaer Named Assistant Coach at Dickinson State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Dickinson State Men’s basketball Coach Justin Wetzel has announced the hiring of assistant coach Jaxon Myaer. Myaer of Salt Lake City UT is a former starter at NCAA Division I Utah State and was an All-Conference player at the NCAA DII level (Montana State University Billings). In his time
Mount Marty College Names Robin Burgard Assistant Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Mount Marty College has announced the hiring of Robin Burgard as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Burgard will join the Lancers from Sioux Falls, SD where he has been a high school coach for over 20 years. Head Coach, Andrew Baker, is very pleased to have Burgard joining his staff stating,
Rio Grande Adds Two Assistants
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Rio Grande men’s basketball head coach Ken French has announced the addition of two assistant coaches to his 2015-16 coaching staff. Phil McKnight, Jr. and Robby Bennett are joining a staff which also includes returnee Aaron Quinn and student assistant Bobby Sizemore and Bryan Stevens. McKnight