With his days as a LSUA student now behind him, the Generals men’s basketball staff has promoted student assistant coach Taylor Smith to full-time assistant coach. A native of Kiln, Mississippi, Smith prepped at Hancock High School. In the junior college ranks, he served as a manager on the Pearl River Community College men’s basketball
Ryne Lightfoot Named Head Basketball Coach at Bethel College
Following the retirement of Mike Lightfoot, assistant coach Ryne Lightfoot has been named as the head basketball coach at Bethel College. He will officially take over at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. Ryne Lightfoot, who is currently in his sixth season as an assistant coach, is a 2010 Bethel College graduate where he also
Washington Adventist University Head Coach Patrick E. Crarey, II Wins 100th Career Game
The Washington Adventist University men’s basketball team defeated Central State University Tuesday evening by a final score of 74-68. With the win head coach Patrick E. Crarey, II etched his place in the history books with collecting his 100th career win. Crarey is currently the all-time winningest coach in WAU history. The 7th-year head coach
John Henry Becomes Winningest Coach in Program History at William Penn University (IA)
William Penn Men’s Basketball Coach John Henry became the winningest coach in program history as the Statesmen won a battle of first-place teams, defeating Graceland 93-84 in Heart of America Athletic Conference on Saturday. Henry claimed win #320 (320-187, .631 winning pct.) to pass Leon Richardson for first place at William Penn. The skipper, who
OFFICIAL: Danny Brown Named Head Basketball Coach at STLCOP
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