NAIA Texas College head men’s basketball coach Walter Yates passed away today. The college released the following statement: It is with solemn and heavy hearts that Texas College announces the passing of Mr. Walter Yates, Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Yates passed early this morning, Friday, December 20, 2024. Please keep his family in your
ULM’s Richard announces that he will retire at conclusion of 2024-25 season
University of Louisiana Monroe men’s basketball coach Keith Richard announced on Friday (Dec. 20) his intention to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Richard will continue to coach the Warhawks for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and will complete his 15th season as the head coach of ULM men’s basketball. A former ULM men’s basketball student-athlete,
Bob Marlin fired as Head Basketball Coach at Louisiana
University of Louisiana Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard announced Thursday a change in the leadership of its Men’s Basketball program. “After an on-going evaluation of our men’s basketball program, it was decided a change was necessary,” Maggard said. “These decisions are never easy, and this one was not made hastily. I am
Iowa State extends Otzelberger through 2032 season
In the midst of one of the most successful runs in the program’s 118-year history, Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a new contract that will keep him on the Cyclone bench through June 30, 2032, ISU President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen and Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced today. “In just four
Mark Phelps named Assistant Basketball Coach at Loyola Marymount
LMU men’s basketball and Head Coach Stan Johnson have announced the hiring of Mark Phelps as an assistant coach for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Phelps is a longtime college basketball coach in various roles including leading the Drake Bulldogs for five seasons as head coach from 2008-2013. “What an incredible honor it is to add
Former UCSB Men’s Basketball assistant Larry Lewis joins Las Vegas Aces Staff
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon announced today the hiring of Larry Lewis as an assistant coach for the Aces. “I’m thrilled to add coach Lewis to our group,” said Hammon. “To add the quality of depth in character and knowledge will be a huge value to our basketball system and culture we’ve built. We got ourselves a
Simpson added as Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Utah
Utah head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith announced the addition of Triston Simpson to his staff as the special assistant to the head coach. “I am so excited to have Triston join our staff,” Smith said. “I recruited and coached Triston at South Dakota. He is tough, competitive, relentless with his effort and very intelligent. His attention to detail, desire
John Carroll University Men’s Basketball Leadership Update
John Carroll Athletics has announced that Head Coach Pete Moran ’08 will be stepping away from the John Carroll Men’s Basketball program in order to address a personal health matter. Assistant Coach Dave Wojciechowski will assume the role of interim head coach until Moran is able to return to the bench. “Our foremost concern is Coach Moran and his
D3 Capital University announces leadership adjustments for remainder of 2024-25 Men’s Basketball season
Capital University men’s basketball has announced that head coach Damon Goodwin will serve the remainder of the 2024-25 season in a limited capacity as he navigates through some medical-related concerns. During this time, Coach Goodwin will continue to recruit and advise with the coaching staff, while long-time Assistant Coach Anthony Gholson will serve as the Interim Head Coach for
WEEK 5: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 5 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
Crafton named Chief Program Strategist for Men’s Basketball at Columbia
Columbia men’s basketball head coach Jim Engles has announced the hiring of Jason Crafton as the Chief Program Strategist. Crafton’s position on the Columbia coaching staff works closely with Engles and the rest of the coaches in providing innovative ideas to enhance the growth of the program both on and off the court. “Coach Crafton is well respected and
Former Fresno State Head Coach Justin Hutson joins San Diego State WBB staff
San Diego State women’s basketball head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson has announced the hiring of Justin Hutson to her staff. Hutson, who has over 20 years of DI college coaching experience, will serve as the program’s assistant coach and scouting specialist. This is Hutson’s third stint on The Mesa. He was an assistant coach with the men’s program from 2006-11