Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson has signed a new agreement that extends his contract to March 31, 2031. “The rapid rise and growth of our program under Coach Hodgson has been remarkable and generated tremendous excitement with our fan base,” said Purinton. “The great success we’ve had
Oakland’s Kampe suspended for one game
Oakland head men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe has been suspended for Thursday’s game against Green Bay following an interaction with an official over the weekend. The Horizon League released the following statement: Kampe’s confrontation with the official occurred after Kam Woods sank two of three free throws with one second remaining, securing a 73-71 victory
Florida Closes Title IX Investigation Involving Todd Golden
The University of Florida has dismissed their Title IX investigation into Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Golden according to a letter from his attorney: The University of Florida had received a Title IX report on September 27th alleging that third-year Gators head coach “engaged in various conduct that potentially violated the UF Gender Equity Policy.”
Youngstown’s Faulkner suspended for today’s non-conference game
Youngstown State head men’s basketball coach Ethan Faulkner has been suspended for today’s non-conference game vs D3 Penn State-Shenango (11am tip-off). The suspension is a result of Faulkner’s actions towards an official at the end of Youngstown’s 72-70 loss to Robert Morris on Wednesday. YSU and the Horizon League released the following announcing the suspension:
NAIA NEWS: Burks to step away as Head Basketball Coach at York (NE) following 2024-25 season
After a 13-year coaching career at York University, Head Coach Tree Burks has announced this will be his final season leading the basketball program. Burks has served as head coach for the past nine years, following a four-year stint as associate head coach. His decision to step away comes after much prayer and reflection with
JUCO NEWS: Preziosa named Interim Head Basketball Coach at MassBay CC
MassBay Community College has appointed John Preziosa as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Preziosa joins MassBay after a successful three-year tenure as the head coach at Region 21 rival Quinsigamond Community College, where he led the Wyverns to consecutive Region 21 semi-final appearances and amassed 30 wins over the past two seasons. A veteran
Stephen F. Austin parts ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kyle Keller
Stephen F. Austin State University announced today that men’s basketball head coach Kyle Keller has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. The decision to make a change in leadership comes after a disappointing 1-7 start to Southland Conference play, and an 8-11 overall record for the season. The program’s last conference championship came in 2022, and the
Bitee promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Towson
The Towson University men’s basketball team has announced that Parfait Bitee will be promoted from assistant coach to associate head coach. “We are excited to elevate Parfait. He has been a longstanding loyal member of my staff and has continually improved. His mentorship to our players and commitment to our retention are highly valued attributes,” said head coach Pat
Fordham self imposes 4-game suspension for Head Basketball Coach Keith Urgo
Fordham has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Keith Urgo: As part of an ongoing investigation with the NCAA, Fordham is self-imposing a four-game suspension for men’s basketball coach Keith Urgo beginning January 22, consistent with the updated NCAA guidelines related to recruiting violations. Associate head coach Tray Woodall, in
Preseason exhibition rules eased for DI men’s basketball teams
The Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee on Tuesday approved a proposal allowing teams to play up to two preseason exhibition games against any four-year school, including Division I teams. The legislation, which was discussed thoroughly at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, by committee members, is effective beginning with the 2025-26 men’s basketball
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Henke named Head Basketball Coach at D2 St. Leo
Saint Leo University President Ed Dadez and Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation Marcal Lazenby have officially named Spencer Henke the men’s basketball head coach, removing the interim tag. “Saint Leo is where my coaching journey began five years ago as a Graduate Assistant, and I’m deeply honored to officially be named head coach of Saint Leo Men’s Basketball,”
American Athletic Conference to Honor the Legacy of South Florida Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim
American Athletic Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti has announced plans to honor the legacy of the late Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head men’s basketball coach at the University of South Florida who passed away in October. Abdur-Rahim has been named Honorary 2024-25 American Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. His family will join Commissioner Pernetti at South Florida’s