The Benedictine University Department of Athletics has announced the appointment of Jordan Townsend to the position of head men’s basketball coach. “My family and I are beyond excited to be continuing at Benedictine University,” Townsend said. “I am so grateful for this opportunity and we are thrilled to continue building our life here. I want to thank
REPORT: Concordia U Chicago postpones games amidst investigation; Coach suspended
According to a report from CBS News Chicago, five Concordia University Chicago basketball players were hospitalized following a “particularly high-intensity, collegiate-level circuit training” practice last Saturday. The report also states that head coach Steve Kollar has been “benched”, and assistant coach Rashaan Surles has been named as the acting head coach. Concordia’s athletic director Pete
Central Arkansas Head Basketball Coach Anthony Boone has heart surgery; will be out indefinitely
University of Central Arkansas men’s basketball coach Anthony Boone underwent successful heart surgery on Thursday and will be out indefinitely, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA’s director of athletics. Boone, in his fourth season as the Bears’ head coach and his ninth overall at UCA, missed the Bears’ home game against Eastern Kentucky on Thursday night at
READ: Beard termination letters
Below is the letter that Texas AD Chris Del Conte sent to Chris Beard earlier today. Under the Del Conte letter is one from UT VP of Legal Affairs Jim Davis to Beard’s attorney telling him that Beard was being fired (he didn’t hold back in the last paragraph). *NOTE: Click on letters to read
Ripon Head Basketball Coach Kane named AD at Carthage
The search for a new athletic director quickly led Carthage to Ryan Kane, who has already built a strong resume in a remarkably similar setting. Accepting the position, Mr. Kane will take charge of the Firebirds’ thriving athletic program beginning April 1. He’s been involved in NCAA Division III sports for more than 25 years as a
BREAKING: Texas fires Chris Beard
The University of Texas has fired head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard. AD Chris Del Conte released the following statement a few minutes ago: Beard was suspended by UT back on December 12th following his arrest on a felony domestic family violence charge which stemmed incident involving his fiancée. According to the AP, “Beard had
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Zehnder named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Francis Marion U
Francis Marion University officials have announced that the interim tag has been removed from Patriot men’s basketball head coach Jake Zehnder‘s title. The announcement was made before the team in a raucous locker room following Friday’s 87-75 win over local-rival Coker University – a victory that upped the Patriots’ season record to 7-4. “Athletic director Murray
Wofford’s McAuley resigns
Wofford head men’s basketball coach Jay McAuley had resigned. McAuley took a “leave of absence” back on 12/5, and had not been with the team since then. Wofford released the following brief statement: Jay McAuley has stepped down as head coach of the Wofford men’s basketball program. McAuley was an assistant coach for the Terriers from
Niagara extends Head Basketball Coach Greg Paulus through 2026-27
Niagara Associate Vice President for Athletics Simon Gray announced that the school has extended the contract for Purple Eagles men’s basketball head coach Greg Paulus through the 2026-27 season. Paulus Is currently in his fourth season on Monteagle Ridge. “Not only has Greg raised our level of competitiveness on the court, but the student-athletes in his program
Jones signs multi-year extension at BU
Boston University director of athletics Drew Marrochello has announced that three head coaches, including men’s basketball’s Joe Jones, have all recently signed multi-year contract extensions. “These three coaches are great examples of the type of leaders we strive to have in the BU Athletics family,” said Marrochello. “They are committed to providing a first-class experience for
Coaching change made at NJCAA D1 Central Arizona
Tramaine Aaron is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Central Arizona College. He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Jesse Brown. Aaron had been the head coach at CAC for the past nine season, where he went 108-122. His team was 1-5 on the season at the
WEEK 6: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 6 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