West Liberty Head Coach Ben Howlett Leaving Hilltoppers for Division 1

MEC men's basketball: Howlett leaves West Liberty for IU Indy

Former West Liberty coach Ben Howlett has been hired as the new men's head basketball coach at IU Indy.

West Liberty head coach Ben Howlett leaving Hilltoppers for Division 1

West Liberty men's basketball head coach Ben Howlett is leaving The Hilltop for Division 1 Ben Howlett will be leaving West Liberty to be the head coach at IU Indy. "It has been an incredible honor to lead the Hilltopper basketball program," said Howlett. "I am deeply grateful to the players, staff, and all of TopperNation who have supported me throughout my tenure. I look forward to the next chapter in my career and am excited about the future …

West Virginia School Loses Successful Head Coach to Division I

Major college basketball news hit West Virginia this week. On Thursday, West Liberty University announced that men’s basketball heads coach Ben Howlett is stepping down. It was then later revealed that Howlett is taking his talents to the Division I level to take over as head coach at Indiana University Indianapolis. West Liberty then took to social media to celebrate and honor Howlett. West Liberty's Ben Howlett Steps Down as Head Men's Basket…

West Liberty’s Ben Howlett Steps Down as Head Men’s Basketball Coach After Historic Run - West Liberty University Athletics

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – West Liberty University announced today that Head Men's Basketball Coach Ben Howlett is stepping down to pursue a new professional opportunity. A former standout player and long-time assistant coach for the Hilltoppers, Howlett has led the program since 2017, establishing himself as one of the most successful coaches in program history.

REPORT: IU Indy set to name Howlett as new Head Basketball Coach

According to a Jon Rothstein report, IU Indy is set to name Ben Howlett as their new head men’s basketball coach. HoopDirt mentioned Howlett as a finalist last yesterday in the Daily Dirt. Howlett has spent the past eight seasons as the head coach at D2 West Liberty, where he has gone 217-37 (.854). This past season, he led the Hilltoppers to a 30-5 (18-2) record and advanced to the NCAA D2 Elite Eight. During Howlett’s tenure at WL, he has won …