http://www.d3sports.com RSS Feed for www.d3sports.com en-us D3sports.com RSS Software 1.1 Tue, 13 May 2008 07:30:01 EDT http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/05/09/champs-coach-moves-to-d-ii.html Howard Payne women's basketball coach Chris Kielsmeier announced today that he will be leaving Howard Payne to take the head women's basketball coaching position at Division II Wayne State in Wayne, Neb. After leading the Lady Jackets to the Division III national championship, a perfect season at 33-0, and five consecutive seasons with 20 or more wins Chris Kielsmeier looks to face a new challenge at Wayne State. Kielsmeier will take over a Wayne State program that went 22-10 last season and reached the NCAA Division II regional semifinals. Howard Payne will conduct a national search for his replacement. "It was a decision to get closer to home and to take another step my in professional career," Kielsmeier, an Iowa native, said. "It wasn't an easy decision in any way. It still isn't and it won't be for some time. You go to college and after that, to me, you're just always trying to push yourself in your professional career. For nine years I did that here. I feel it's the next step in my career, but the biggest thing is its closer to home. It's four hours from my house, where my family lives." Kielsmeier finished his eighth year as head coach at Howard Payne as the winningest women's basketball coach in HPU history, with a record of 179-44. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:58 EDT http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/05/09/champs-coach-moves-to-d-ii.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/04/01/first-timers-again.html Last year it was Amherst and DePauw bringing home Walnut and Bronze on their first trip to the Division III basketball championship game. This year, it was Wash U and Howard Payne. For each program, however, the firsts extend beyond the basketball title. For Wash U, it was the first national championship in any men's sport, while Howard Payne won the first national title in the history of the American Southwest Conference. Wash U rode an incredible weekend from Troy Ruths to the title, including a 90-68 win against Amherst in the national championship game. More men's coverage includes our title game photo gallery and final bracket. Howard Payne rolled twice in Holland, including a 68-54 win against Messiah for the title. More women's coverage includes our title game photo gallery and final bracket. Ruths and Howard Payne's Meia Daniels were named the D3hoops.com Players of the Year. We spoke to both on our final Hoopsville broadcast of the season. Division III basketball recently made news outside of Division III: The movement to form a Division IV was dealt a huge blow when the NCAA discontinued the attempt, citing survey responses from Division III schools that reflected an overwhelming lack of interest. And when Winona State won the Division II men's basketball title, it was a feather in Division III's cap as well. Winona lost just one game all season, to Division III St. Thomas. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/04/01/first-timers-again.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/05/09/defiance-hires-coach-from-lakeland.html Defiance has hired Kyle Brumett as its new head coach for the men's basketball program. Brumett is set to begin his post with the Yellow Jackets on May 19. "I am absolutely elated that Coach Brumett has accepted the Yellow Jacket position," athletic director Dick Kaiser stated. "I believe his personality and his basic coaching philosophies are a great match for the players that are currently in the DC program. "Coach Brumett comes from a blue collar background and knows what hard work is all about. I know he is going to roll up his sleeves and get after it the minute he walks on the DC campus. There is no doubt in my mind that he will have success at Defiance College. Fortunately for us, I believe that we have caught another rising star that will make a solid impact on the men's basketball program, the college and the community as Fri, 09 May 2008 00:16:31 EDT http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/05/09/defiance-hires-coach-from-lakeland.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/05/06/colorado-college-womens-coach-steps-down.html Kelly Mahlum, head coach of the Colorado College women's basketball team since September 2001, has resigned her position, director of athletics Ken Ralph announced. A national search for her replacement will begin immediately. "While we all are sad to see Kelly go, we fully respect her desire to seek new challenges in her life," Ralph said. "Coach Mahlum is an excellent coach and teacher of the game of basketball. Colorado College was fortunate to have her services for so long." In seven seasons at the helm, Mahlum guided the Tigers to a 64-106 overall record, the best for a head coach since Beth Branson compiled a 24-43 mark from 1985 through 1988. In 2007-08, Mahlum led CC into league play as a new member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. In their inaugural year in the competitive SCAC, the Tigers went 8-6, finished second in the Western Division and made the semifinals Tue, 06 May 2008 17:44:06 EDT http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/05/06/colorado-college-womens-coach-steps-down.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/wpi-coach-gets-campus-honors-award.html WPI men's basketball coach Chris Bartley received the Denise Nicoletti Trustees' Award for Service to Community during the university's annual Honors Convocation. The awards honored five WPI faculty members, a staff member, and a graduate student for outstanding research, teaching, advising, and contributions to the community. Established in 2003 in memory of WPI's first tenured female faculty member in electrical and computer engineering, it is presented to a member of the faculty or staff in recognition of passion and action in serving the needs of a community. Bartley's remarkable success as a coach is exceeded only by the impact he has had on the community as a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest and a mentor to WPI students. His example has inspired 100 students (the men's and women's basketball teams; four fraternities and sororities) to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Bartley recently completed his seventh Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/wpi-coach-gets-campus-honors-award.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/pnac-settles-on-a-new-name.html Commissioner Amy Frankenstein-Friedman announced that the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PnAC) will be changing its name to the Colonial States Athletic Conference effective July 1, 2008. With the new name comes a massive rebranding effort that aims to change the identity of the conference. "This is an exciting time for the conference," Frankenstein-Friedman said. "The new name recognizes that we have member schools that are not in Pennsylvania. And, after years of being confused with other conferences that are similarly named, we will be able to create a new identity and really stand out from the crowd." The conference was the second PAC in Division III, following the Presidents' Athletic Conference, which has a longer history. The PnAC's Marketing and Re-branding Committee, composed of administrators and student-athletes from member institutions, conducted two surveys to obtain feedback on what features were important in a conference name. More than 1,200 visitors looked at the surveys, and more Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/pnac-settles-on-a-new-name.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/five-d-iii-players-earn-postgrad-scholarships.html Five Division III basketball players earned NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships, the association recently announced. Both Jostens Trophy winners, Troy Ruths of Washington U. and Tarra Richardson of McMurry, were selected, as well as Concordia-Moorhead's Melanie Hageman, Tyler Winford of Mississippi College and Trevor Wittwer of Gustavus Adolphus. The scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. The one-time grants of $7,500 each are awarded for fall sports, winter sports and spring sports. Each sports season (fall, winter and spring), there are 29 scholarships available for men and 29 scholarships available for women. The scholarships are one-time, non-renewable grants. Richardson and Ruths were also first-team D3hoops.com All-American selections in March. It was Richardson's third consecutive selection to the team and the second in a row for Ruths. Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/five-d-iii-players-earn-postgrad-scholarships.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/05/08/pemper-hired-at-navy.html Bowdoin women's basketball coach Stefanie Pemper has accepted the position of head women's coach at the Naval Academy. In her 10 seasons at Bowdoin, Stefanie Pemper established the Polar Bears as one of the premier Division III programs in the nation, accumulating a record of 235-48 (.830). The most successful coach in Bowdoin women's basketball history, Pemper led the squad to NCAA bids in nine of her 10 seasons, including an incredible six-year stretch from 2002-07. The Polar Bears reached the Elite Eight each of those seasons, posting a mark of 164-14 (.921) and playing before some of the largest crowds in Division III basketball. They won the NESCAC championship in each of those campaigns and reached the NCAA championship game in 2004. "Stefanie Pemper is a wonderful teacher," said athletic director Jeff Ward. "Her teams had unbelievable success on the court, but her ability to help young women grow and flourish Thu, 08 May 2008 10:10:20 EDT http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/05/08/pemper-hired-at-navy.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/alfred-mens-coach-switches-to-womens-team.html Jay Murphy, the longtime head men's basketball coach at Alfred, will soon begin a new chapter in his coaching career when he takes over the reins of the school's women's team. Murphy has been appointed head coach of the Lady Saxons, effective May 31. He will replace Heidi Metzer, who resigned earlier this month after three seasons as Alfred's head women's basketball coach. The school will soon begin a nationwide search for Murphy's successor, said James Moretti, AU athletic director. He said the decision to appoint Murphy coach of the women's team was an easy one. "I can't think of a better candidate," Moretti commented. "I'm excited to have Jay rebuild the women's program. He's well-qualified and I think he'll do a terrific job." "I'm very excited about the opportunity," said Murphy. "I love working at Alfred University. This is my home." Murphy has coached the AU men's basketball for 13 seasons and is 210-421 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/alfred-mens-coach-switches-to-womens-team.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/williams-finishes-on-top-at-cbi.html For Plattsburgh State guard Anthony Williams, the Collegiate Basketball Invitational was a chance to show what he could do against scholarship players. And Saturday night's All-Star game was a chance to be on national television. "I'm happy because people back home at Plattsburgh were watching me on ESPNU tonight, showing support," Williams said. "That's what I was thinking about in the game. I've got to represent them." Williams, who scored 16 points in 17 minutes, and Wooster guard James Cooper each played for the winning East squad -- appropriate for Division III which is almost entirely east of the Mississippi -- and helped the team to a 107-85 win. For Cooper, it was a halftime conversation with Wooster coach Steve Moore which helped turn his evening around. What did he have to say, and how did the rest of the Division III participants perform this weekend? Matt Florjancic talked to both Williams Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/williams-finishes-on-top-at-cbi.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/williams-cooper-help-east-to-cbi-win.html By Matthew Florjancic D3sports.com WADSWORTH, Ohio -- Matthew Broderick's character in the Civil War drama Glory made an inspirational comment to his troops before the final battle in the movie. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw addressed his regiment on the beach before entering Fort Wagner. After looking at the flag bearer, Shaw asks those in his command "If this man shall fall, who will lift the flag and carry on?" While the forwards and centers showed their skills in Day Two of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, it was a record-setting performance by Plattsburgh State guard Anthony Williams and consistent play from fellow Division III All-American James Cooper that carried the Division III flag into the national spotlight. Williams scored 34 points in a 125-99 Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet victory over MBM Logistechs. Williams' mark beat the old record of 30 held by Eddie Smith of Illinois-Springfield. In addition to the 34 points, which Williams scored in just 26 minutes Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/williams-cooper-help-east-to-cbi-win.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/harrington-makes-splash-at-cbi.html By Matt Florjancic D3sports.com WADSWORTH, Ohio -- At the beginning of the week, if someone would have said a 2007 Final Four rematch of sorts would take place and a last-minute alternate would get the call to participate in the second-annual Collegiate Basketball Invitational, the response may have been, "You're crazy." On the first day of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, an event where NCAA Division II, III and NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) men's basketball players get a chance to play in front of professional scouts, James Cooper from Wooster and Amherst's Andrew Olson met once again on the hardwood. Instead of playing for a national championship berth, the two D3hoops.com First Team All-American guards were opponents in this three-day festival of basketball. Cooper won the battle, but his team lost the game. Olson's MBM Logistechs Team (1-1) defeated Cooper and Team Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital (0-2) 96-87. The second-leading scoring in Wooster Fighting Scot Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/harrington-makes-splash-at-cbi.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/cbi-features-a-surprise.html Wooster's James Cooper and Plattsburgh State's Anthony Williams were named to the Collegiate Basketball Invitational All-Star Game and will represent Division III in the event tonight. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET. Cooper and Williams will play for the East squad. Williams averaged 19.3 points in his three games, tied for third-best in the CBI, shooting 6-for-9 from three-point range. Cooper averaged 16.7 points and was 9-for-15 from beyond the arc. Division III basketball got an eighth participant into the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, and Nick Harrington made the most of it. The Southern Vermont standout, who had a 30-point, 30-rebound game for the Mountaineers this season, got the call to participate in the event on Tuesday morning. Mardochee Jean and Ben Strong had strong performances as well. Matt Florjancic takes you through Day Two at the CBI, along with a look at where some of last year's D-III Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/cbi-features-a-surprise.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/big-men-shine-in-cbi-action.html By Matt Florjancic D3sports.com WADSWORTH, Ohio -- With Day Two action from the second-annual Collegiate Basketball Invitational underway, the focus for the eight Division III prospects turned from learning to play against different competition to showcasing the talent and heart small-school players bring to the court. Hardin-Simmons center Mardochee Jean proved in his first game Thursday how important Division III players are in the world of competitive basketball. Jean scored 12 points and pulled down 13 rebounds en route to his Louis Perry and Associates Team collecting a 95-78 victory over MBM Logistechs. The Thursday win gave Jean's team a bye into the semifinals of the tournament, which began play Friday morning. Though his scoring numbers came down against the City of Wadsworth Team, Jean still made his presence known, hauling in nine rebounds, blocking one shot and handing out three assists in the 106-95 Louis Perry and Associates victory. "By things I wanted to Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/big-men-shine-in-cbi-action.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/raymond-says-hell-return.html Wheaton men's basketball coach Bill Harris announced Thursday that All-American guard Kent Raymond has elected to use his final year of eligibility to play for the Thunder in the 2008-09 season. Raymond will graduate from Wheaton in May with a bachelor's degree in communications and will pursue a master's in intercultural studies. Raymond, a first team D3hoops.com All-American this past season and the two-time Midwest Region Player of the Year, has played three seasons with the Thunder, sitting out the 2005-06 season for personal reasons. Raymond said: "I am very excited about using my last season of eligibility next year. It is an honor to play for Wheaton College and represent this community. The passion and desire to compete are still very much alive within me, and I look forward to playing with my teammates for one last year." With Raymond serving as team captain and a point guard this past season, Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/raymond-says-hell-return.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/former-platteville-coach-gets-another-shot.html At UW-Platteville, Todd Landrum had the unenviable task of following a legend, as the Pioneers' assistant coach took over for Bo Ryan when Ryan left for Division I UW-Milwaukee after four Division III national championships. Landrum couldn't keep the Pioneers' roll going, and was let go after four seasons, compiling a 58-45 record. He'll have a bit of a different task this time around, however, as he takes over as head coach at St. Mary's (Minn.) following the Cardinals' 2-23 finish. Landrum, who has spent the last four years as the youth/scholastic basketball coordinator for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was named Cardinals' head coach Wednesday. "College basketball head coaching positions are not easy to secure," Landrum said, "and it is particularly exciting to have the opportunity to coach at an outstanding university in a great league. I'm really looking forward to working with the returning players, the staff at SMU and being a part Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/former-platteville-coach-gets-another-shot.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/reilly-named-coach-at-ric.html Rhode Island College has named Marcus Reilly women's basketball coach. Reilly takes over for Spencer Manning, who guided the Anchorwomen over the previous five seasons. Reilly joins the RIC staff after spending two separate stints guiding the Community College of Rhode Island, compiling a 77-35 record in four years at the helm. In 2007-08, Reilly led CCRI to a 26-8 overall record and captured his second straight, and the program's fifth consecutive, New England championship. The Lady Knights advanced to the national tournament for the second straight season earning a victory over Garrett, 67-66, in overtime, before bowing out with losses to Kirkwood, 69-58, and Carl Sandburg, 61-52. During 2006-07, Reilly put together a very strong roster by gelling nine newcomers with five returning players. He guided the team to his first, and the program's fourth straight, New England Championship and posted a 19-11 record. The Lady Knights beat Dean College, 94-67, in Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/reilly-named-coach-at-ric.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/former-leb-val-coach-retires-from-bucknell.html Bucknell president Brian Mitchell announced this morning that men's basketball coach Pat Flannery has decided that effective July 1 he will retire as coach and will assume a new fundraising position within the university's development office. Flannery, who coached Lebanon Valley to the 1994 Division III men's basketball national championship, has been the most successful coach in Patriot League history. "It has been an honor and a privilege to have had the opportunity to coach outstanding young scholar-athletes here at my alma mater for 14 years," Flannery said. "I am grateful to my wife and children for the support they have given me throughout this time, and the understanding they have shown for the long hours and extensive travel that being a head coach at this level requires. "With them in mind and after much reflection, I have decided it is time to move on to a new phase in my Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/former-leb-val-coach-retires-from-bucknell.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/bates-coach-takes-wesleyan-job.html Joe Reilly, head men's basketball coach at Bates for the past 11 seasons, was chosen as faculty head coach of men's basketball at Wesleyan University after a national search, athletics director John Biddiscombe announced April 16. Reilly steps into the permanent position at the helm of the Cardinals' program after Jay Johnson handled the reins as interim head coach for the 2007-08 season. Johnson took over after the resignation of 11-year head coach Gerry McDowell in June 2007. Reilly, a Trinity (Conn.) graduate, returns to his home state after building the Bates program into a NESCAC contender. After inheriting an 8-16 squad in 1997-98, Reilly put together eight consecutive winning seasons with the Bobcats beginning in 2000-01, including a record 20-6 campaign in 2005-06 which included a team-record 16-game win streak. Reily was recognized at NESCAC Coach of the Year following the 2005-06 season. His 19-8 squad of 2004-05 earned a Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/bates-coach-takes-wesleyan-job.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/necc-chooses-first-commissioner.html The New England Collegiate Conference announced the hiring of Del Malloy as its first-ever commissioner on Monday, April 14. Malloy, who has served as athletic director at Salve Regina since August 1997, brings more than 20 years of collegiate athletic administrative experience to his new role as NECC Commissioner. "We are extremely pleased that Del Malloy will be the NECC's first commissioner," saidNECC director of athletics chair, Louise McCleary. "His experiences as a successful coach, administrator and Division III leader will only enhance the growth of our newly formed conference." During his 10-plus years at Salve Regina, Malloy oversaw the construction of a $10 million indoor athletic facility and rebuilding of the school' athletic fields and courts. He also managed the department's overall budget and helped develop and implement a strategic plan that doubled the number of full-time employees during that time. In his new role with the NECC, Malloy will serve as the Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/necc-chooses-first-commissioner.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/miller-moves-from-defiance-to-hanover.html Hanover president Sue DeWine has appointed Jon Miller men's basketball head coach. He is the 21st coach in Hanover's basketball history and succeeds Mike Beitzel, who retired following the 2007-08 season after 20 seasons on the Panthers' bench. Hanover went 13-13 this past season. Miller, a 1997 Hanover graduate, returns to his alma mater after five seasons as head coach at Defiance. He guided the Yellow Jackets to a 19-8 overall record in 2007-2008, including the school's first outright Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championship (13-3). Miller's squads posted a 67-63 record during his stint at Defiance, including a 36-17 record through the past two seasons. "As a former Hanover student-athlete and coach, I know first-hand the tremendous opportunities that exist for young people at Hanover," said Miller. "I am very much looking forward to getting to work with our current team and also hitting the road to share my vision for the future Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/miller-moves-from-defiance-to-hanover.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/ruths-cooper-strong-make-cbi-rosters.html Seven Division III players were named to the 65-man rosters for the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, a postseason All-Star event for non-Division I players in its second season. The event takes place at Wadsworth (Ohio) High School and consists of seven teams of eight players and one with nine in an eight-team tournament. Each team will play three games April 24-25, with the championship game being played April 25 at 8 p.m. The CBI will conclude with an all-star game the following day on ESPNU as 20 players will be selected to play. Washington U's Troy Ruths, the 2008 D3hoops.com Player of the Year and Guilford's Ben Strong, the 2007 D3hoops.com Player of the Year, were selected to play in the event. Joining them are Amherst guard Andrew Olson, Plattsburgh State guard Anthony Williams, Wooster guard James Cooper, Aurora forward Larry Welton and Hardin-Simmons forward Mardochee Jean. "With approximately 1,000 colleges and Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/ruths-cooper-strong-make-cbi-rosters.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/anti-d-iv-vote-was-landslide.html More than four-fifths of current Division III members supports or strongly supported the current Division III structure, according to survey results released by the NCAA on Wednesday. The survey, which 96 percent of Division III schools responded to, overwhelmingly rejected the idea floated by some of creating a Division IV, or subdividing Division III into a III-A and III-AA. Only eight percent of respondents supported the subdivisions, and nine percent the addition of a new division. In total, 65 schools indicated support or strong support for a change in Division III's structure. Of those that expressed a desire to maintain the current structure, about half gave reasons, according to the NCAA's survey summary. The most common reasons included the negative impacts, such as breaking up of conferences, the loss of traditional rivalries, and difficulties attracting student-athletes to a Division IV school. Division III members have made changes in recent years as the division Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/anti-d-iv-vote-was-landslide.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/whitman-coach-stepping-down.html A new staff position aimed at strengthening Whitman athletics goes into effect on July 1 and will be filled by a familiar face, the school has announced. Skip Molitor, the men's basketball coach and a faculty member in the athletics department for the past 14 years, is resigning those duties to become assistant athletic director in charge of development, community relations and club sports. The new staff position will "provide substantive support to the athletic director as Whitman implements strategies toward advancing excellence in athletics," provost and dean of the faculty Lori Bettison-Varga said. Dean Snider, Whitman's athletic director, said a national search for a new men's basketball coach is underway. "After 33 years in the coaching profession, including the last 14 at Whitman, Skip has decided to shift gears and serve our department by stepping into this new role," Snider said. "His professional skill set is one that fits tremendously well with Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/whitman-coach-stepping-down.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/vanderveer-named-head-coach-at-oxy.html Heidi VanDerveer, who has more than two decades of experience on both the collegiate and professional levels, has been named head women's basketball coach at Occidental, athletic director Jaime Hoffman announced Monday. "Heidi's experience in playing and coaching at the highest levels of the game while insisting on academic performance make her the perfect leader for our program," said Hoffman, who was named athletic director while leading the Tigers to their first conference championship since 1980 and a record 20 wins this past season. "I'm proud of what the team accomplished this year, but I look forward to even greater success under Heidi's leadership." "I am very excited to be named head coach at Occidental," said VanDerveer, currently associate head coach at San Diego State. "Occidental is a tremendous academic institution, whose balance between high educational expectations and competitive athletics mirrors my core values. I look forward to working together with highly Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/vanderveer-named-head-coach-at-oxy.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/thoni-out-at-sewanee.html Sewanee men's basketball coach and assistant athletic director Joe Thoni has stepped down, according to Mark Webb, Sewanee athletic director. The Tigers finished 7-18, 1-13 in the SCAC this past season, leaving Thoni's career record at 183-218 in 16 seasons. "As a former SCAC Coach of the Year whose program had two NCAA Tournament appearances, coach Thoni has left a lasting and distinguished mark on the tradition of Sewanee basketball," said Webb. "I remain deeply appreciative of his service to the department of athletics and of his many contributions to the lives of those young men who played for him." Under Thoni, Sewanee made two NCAA tournament appearances (1997, 1998) and had a 1997 Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference championship, a 20-win season in 1998, 16 All-SCAC players and three All-Americans. Thoni led Sewanee to a school-record six consecutive winning seasons (1992-93 to 1998-99). Following the 1996-97 season and a second round Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/thoni-out-at-sewanee.html http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/newbury-drops-men-s-coach-s-interim-tag.html Evan O'Brien has been named men's basketball coach at Newbury after finishing last season as the interim coach. This will be O'Brien's second year with the Nighthawks, starting the 2007-08 season as an assistant. After taking over in the second half of the season, O'Brien led the Nighthawks to an outstanding 17-4 record. The Nighthawks finished the year with an impressive 21-9 record the 2008 ECAC Division III New England Championship title. O'Brien attended Suffolk, where he received his undergraduate degree in 2002 and an MBA in 2005. During his time at Suffolk, O'Brien was actively involved in the athletic department as a member of the men's basketball team as well as working in the department over the course of four years as an undergrad. O'Brien also worked as a graduate assistant in the Suffolk athletic department while he completed his masters and served as an intern Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/1999/11/30/newbury-drops-men-s-coach-s-interim-tag.html