Iowa Western Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chad Van Riessen has announced his retirement from basketball this afternoon. “It has been an honor and privilege to live out a professional dream as the head coach at Iowa Western,” said Van Riessen. “I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to lead the Iowa Western Men’s Basketball program
D1 St. Francis Brooklyn eliminates athletics
St Francis College Brooklyn announced today that they will be eliminating their athletics program. Below is the entire press release announcing and justifying the move: Since the launch of SFC Forward: Strategic Vision for 2023 & Beyond, the St. Francis College Board of Trustees and Leadership have taken steps to position the College for success,
Iona releases statement on Pitino resignation
Iona officials have released a statement of the resignation of Rick Pitino, who has become the new head basketball coach at St. John’s: Iona University Director of Athletics Matthew Glovaski announced the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino to accept a position at another institution. Pitino completed his third season in New Rochelle, leading the Gaels to
OFFICIAL: Pitino named Head Basketball Coach at St. John’s
Following up on the earlier report that Iona’s Rick Pitino has been hired as the head basketball coach at St. John’s. Here’s the official announcement from the school. One of the most successful coaches in the history of college basketball, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino has been named head coach of the St. John’s
REPORT: Pitino set to ink 6-year deal at St. John’s
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Iona’s Rick Pitino is slated to ink a 6-year deal to become the next head coach at St. John’s. More on this story as it continues to develop.
OFFICIAL: Cooley named Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown
Here’s the OFFICIAL RELEASE from Georgetown on the hiring of Ed Cooley as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach: Georgetown University announced today that Ed Cooley has been named the head coach of its men’s basketball program. “We are deeply honored that Coach Cooley will be joining our community as the next leader of our Men’s
Providence statement on Cooley departure
Providence College has released the following statement on the departure of head basketball coach Ed Cooley to Georgetown: Providence College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today that the College will begin a national search for a men’s basketball coach. The new coach will replace Ed Cooley, who resigned earlier today. Cooley
REPORT: Ed Cooley to Georgetown
The worst kept secret in college basketball is finally a reality. According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Ed Cooley will depart Providence and become the new head coach at Georgetown. Cooley has spent the past 12-seasons at the helm of his hometown Friars, where he went 242-153 (.613). His best season came
NAIA DIRT: Cordaro resigns as Head Basketball Coach at LSU Alexandria
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one at 5:50am this morning on Twitter. Can finally run with it… Larry Cordaro has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA powerhouse LSU Alexandria. HoopDirt obtained the following statement: I’m grateful for my time at LSUA, however, to pursue my ultimate goals, I have decided
D2 DIRT: Brown out at Frostburg State
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Sean Brown, Sr. is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D2 Frostburg State University (MD). Brown had served as the Bobcats head coach since 2018, putting together a record of 40-86 (.317), including an 8-20 (4-18 MEC) mark this past season. Before becoming the head coach at FSU, Brown
JUCO DIRT: D1 Mississippi Gulf Coast opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tim Ryan is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Ryan, who battled health issues most of last season, will be moving back to his native Florida to take a job outside of coaching. Ryan took over at MGCCC
DAILY DIRT: Sunday Edition – 3/19/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few things today before what will be a crazy week… Search firm update: I can confirm that Collegiate Sports Associates has the Buffalo search and DHR/Glen Sugiyama has the UNH search. Alabama assistant Brian Hodgson’s name is hot at both Buffalo and Arkansas State. Hodgson has been at