Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Allen University (SC) head men’s basketball coach Michael Grant will step down in order to become the associate director of athletics at D2 Morehouse College. Grant, the former head coach at Coppin State and Southern University took over at Allen this past spring. Grant has spent
Baker added to Shaw U MBB staff
Shaw University head men’s basketball coach, Bobby Collins has added Jawann Baker to his staff as an assistant coach. “I am thrilled to be joining what is already an exceptional coaching staff under Coach Collins here at Shaw University,” added Baker. “I share coach’s vision for the program, and will work tirelessly to assist building a
Whittler named Interim Head Coach at Morehouse
The Morehouse College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that Douglas Whittler who has served as the associate head coach with the basketball program since 2015, will serve as interim head basketball coach for the 2021-22 season following the untimely passing of head coach Grady Brewer in late May. “With the passing of Coach Grady Brewer
Morehouse Head Coach Grady Brewer passes away
The Morehouse College community is mourning the loss of head basketball coach Grady Brewer ’80, who passed away on Saturday, May 29 following an illness at the age of 63. “The past several decades can only justly be described as the Grady Brewer era at Morehouse,” said David A. Thomas, Ph.D., Morehouse College president. “The
Davis named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Central State
The Central State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected Antonio O. Davis to serve as CSU’s next head men’s basketball coach. Davis takes over a CSU program that was 17-13 last season with a 11-8 ledger in SIAC play. “We welcome Antonio Davis to Central State University. Coach Davis comes to CSU with
D2 DIRT: Coaching change made at Central State (OH)
I have heard from multiple sources that Joe Price is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Central State University (OH). Price had been the head coach at CSU for the past six seasons, where he put together a record of 76-97 (.439). Last season, he led his team to a 17-13 (11-8)
HoopDirt.com 2019-20 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 2, 2020 – Boston, MA Miles College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Fred Watson has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2019-20 college basketball season. Watson qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of
Former Tulane standout Sims joins Tuskegee Basketball Staff
Tuskegee University head men’s basketball coach, Benjy Taylor completed his staff with the hiring of former Tulane Green Wave standout, Kevin Sims. Sims joins Taylor after playing professionally in Morocco, Iceland, Romania, and Hungary. “We are excited to have Kevin join our family,” TU head men’s coach Benjy Taylor said. “He will be a valuable asset
OFFICIAL: Taylor named Head Basketball Coach at Tuskegee
Following up on a TWEET from 8/14 – the hiring of Benjy Taylor as the new head basketball coach at Tuskegee has now been made official. Here’s the statement released by the school earlier this afternoon: Tuskegee University announced today that it has named Benjy Taylor head coach of the Golden Tigers men’s basketball program.
Tuskegee does not renew Jerry Dunn’s contract
The Tuskegee University Department of Athletics announced on Tuesday that it has chosen not to renew the contract for men’s head basketball coach Jerry Dunn. A national search will begin immediately to identify his successor. “We thank Coach Dunn for his leadership of Tuskegee’s men’s basketball team and wish him well in his future endeavors,” commented
Albany State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The Albany State University men’s basketball program has added two new faces to the coaching staff for the 2018-2019 season. Ernest Shand and Mikon Hewitt will join head coach Patrick Gayle on the Albany State sideline at West Campus this fall. “Coach Shand is a proven winner at the junior college and high school level.
Jackson Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Fort Valley State
Fort Valley State University’s Vice President for Advancement and Interim Athletics Director Anthony Holloman today announced the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Samuel Jackson, effective September 30, 2018. Jackson informed university officials of his decision on Tuesday morning. “After visiting with my family, I made a decision to devote time to critical family issues