New Mexico State Chancellor Dan Arvizu sent the letter below to the NMSU campus earlier today announcing that he has fired Head Basketball Coach Greg Heiar: Heiar was placed on leave late last week, and the Aggies season was later cancelled, after serious allegations of hazing in the program had been brought to light. New
WEEK 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that
JUCO DIRT: Aaron returns to Central Arizona as Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) After being removed as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Central Arizona back in December, Tremaine Aaron has now returned to his former position. Back on 12/19, CAC AD Shelby Davis confirmed to the Casa Grande Dispatch that Aaron is “no longer with CAC,” adding she is not permitted to comment
UC Davis suspends assistant basketball coach following brawl
The Big West and UC Davis have released statements following a fight late in the second half in Aggies game on Saturday vs UC Santa Barbara. A video of the brawl, which crept into the front row of the stands, can be found below the statements. Big West Statement: The Big West is issuing public
Martin becomes winningest Head Coach in Brown Men’s Basketball history
Mike Martin became the winningest head coach in the history of Brown men’s basketball as the Bears took down Cornell 80-66 on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Pizzitola Sports Center. The win was the 134th of Martin’s career, breaking the 54-year-old record previously held by Stanley Ward. “It means a whole lot,” Brown senior guard Paxson Wojcik said
BREAKING: New Mexico State cancels remainder of Men’s Basketball Season
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State called off the rest of its men’s basketball season Sunday after reviewing a police report that cited three players for false imprisonment, harassment and counts of criminal sexual contact against a teammate. In a statement, chancellor Dan Arvizu said “this action is clearly needed, especially after receiving
New Mexico State suspends operations of Men’s Basketball program
New Mexico State has released the statement below regarding the status of their men’s basketball program. More on this story as it continues to develop.
UT Arlington parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Greg Young
UT Arlington Director of Athletics Jon Fagg announced on Friday a leadership change with the men’s basketball program, parting ways with head coach Greg Young and naming Royce ‘Snoop’ Johnson as the Mavericks interim head coach. “Following a holistic evaluation of our program, the determination was made that now is the most advantageous time for us to make
REPORT: Missouri State’s Ford issues statement on investigation
According to a report from Wyatt D. Wheeler and Harrison Keegan of the Springfield News-Leader, Missouri State head men’s basketball coach Dana Ford is currently under criminal investigation by the Polk County (MO) Sheriff. Ford has since issued a statement refuting the charge. The News-Leader states that an incident report obtained from the Sheriff’s Office
JUCO DIRT: Lacey fired as Head Basketball Coach at Lewis and Clark CC
According to a report from The Telegraph, Kevon Lacey has been fired as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Lewis and Clark Community College. Lacey took over as the interim head coach at the school back in June after Doug Stotler retired. Lacy, a former standout at Evansville, had served as an assistant
Duquesne’s Dambrot picks up career won #500
The starting backcourt of Dae Dae Grant and Tevin Brewer combined for 37 points as Duquesne (16-8, 6-5) held George Mason (13-12, 5-7) to a season low-tying point total in a 75-52 win on Wednesday night at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. The win was the 500th for Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot, who is in is sixth season at DU
Apple reaches 300 wins at Sandhills CC
Missed this one from last week… Sandhills Community College head basketball coach Mike Apple reached win #300 last Monday. Here’s the release from Sandhills on the milestone: Fired up by the opportunity to deliver a milestone victory for its head coach, the Sandhills Community College basketball team rolled to a 106-42 victory over Hines Prep