Northwest Florida

DeMeo returns to Northwest Florida

Steve DeMeo has been named the new men’s head basketball coach at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson and Athletic Director Ramsey Ross announced this morning that DeMeo will be returning to the College to coach the Raiders after serving as the assistant head basketball coach for East Carolina and St.

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Northwest Florida tabs Heiar as new Head Basketball Coach

Greg Heiar has been named head men’s basketball coach at Northwest Florida State College, Athletic Director Ramsey Ross and NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson announced on Tuesday. Heiar (pronounced “higher”) most recently served as an assistant coach at East Tennessee State. Fans, faculty and media are invited to welcome Heiar and his family at a

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Butch Pierre resigns at Northwest Florida

Northwest Florida State Athletic Director Ramsey Ross announced that men’s basketball head coach Butch Pierre resigned his duties effective immediately due to family medical reasons. “We appreciate Coach Pierre’s dedication and effort in leading our student-athletes,” Ross said. “I am confident that as we move forward, Northwest Florida State men’s basketball will be stronger than

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Hurd joins Northwest Florida Men’s Basketball Staff

Northwest Florida men’s basketball head coach Butch Pierre has announced that Charlie Hurd will be joining the Raiders coaching staff for the 2020-21 season. “Charlie comes highly recommended and we’re excited to have him on board,” Northwest Florida head coach Butch Pierre said. “He’s very good in player development and recruiting. He’s a class act

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JUCO DIRT: Northwest Florida Finalists

NJCAA DI Northwest Florida State College is nearing the end of their search for a new head basketball coach. They are down to four finalists to replace Steve DeMeo who became an assistant coach at St. John’s earlier this spring. I’ve heard from multiple sources here, who have told me the final four are: Mike

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DAILY DIRT: 9/15/17 – JUCO Edition…

Some things that I’ve heard at the Junior College level… Kris Babler has resigned as the head coach at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Last season was his first at the school. He will be replaced by Dave Walker, who has been an assistant at the college for the past seven seasons. Walker also

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