Southeastern University athletics director Drew Watson announced today that the university has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Randy Lee. Lee spent the last two seasons as head coach and served two separate stints as an assistant coach for a total of six seasons. The Fire won The Sun Conference regular season and tournament titles last year, but
INCREASING TREND: Multiple Colleges announce school closures, others shutter their Athletics Departments
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) The increasing trend of small colleges closing and athletic departments shutting down is continuing in full force this spring. Here’s a recap of what’s taken place over just the past few weeks: Schools closing: On life support (scroll down for full recap): Athletics Departments shutting down: Notre Dame College (OH) –
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Casey named Head Basketball Coach at Fairfield
Ahead of postseason play at the MAAC Championship this week in Atlantic City, the second-seeded Stags will be led by Chris Casey, who has been named the head coach of the Fairfield Men’s Basketball program. Casey and the Stags, who finished the regular season with a 20-11 record, open postseason play at Boardwalk Hall on Wednesday,
Monson, Long Beach State agree to mutually part ways
Long Beach Athletics Executive Director of Athletics Bobby Smitheran and Head Coach Dan Monson met this morning and agreed to mutually part ways following the conclusion of the season. Monson, who has served as head basketball coach since 2007, will remain as the coach of the team through the postseason including the upcoming Big West Championship, but
OFFICIAL: Mercer will not renew contract of Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Gary
Following up on reports from earlier today. Greg Gary has officially been released as the head men’s basketball coach at Mercer. Here’s the statement from the school: Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Monday morning that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Greg Gary will not be renewed for the 2024-25 season. “I am thankful for
NAIA NEWS: Jamestown names D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
University of Jamestown Director of Athletics Austin Hieb has announced Casey Bruggeman as the new head coach of Jimmie men’s basketball. “What an incredible honor to become the next men’s basketball coach at the University of Jamestown,” Bruggeman said. “I would like to thank President Polly Peterson, Austin Hieb, and Greg Ulland for selecting me
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REPORT: Mercer parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Greg Gary
According to a Field of 68 report, Mercer has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Greg Gary. Gary had spent the past five seasons at Mercer, where he put together a 81-79 (.506) record. This past season, the Bears went 16-17 (8-10 SoCon). Prior to his time at Mercer, Gary spent eight seasons working as
Joyner out as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Hampton
Edward Joyner, Jr., a fixture on the Hampton sidelines for the past 15 years, will not have his contract renewed as head basketball coach, it was announced today. The Pirates completed the 2023-24 season on Saturday with an 80-50 loss to Delaware in the second round of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Championships. Hampton finished
OFFICIAL: Gray named Head Basketball Coach at Coastal Carolina
Following-up on yesterday’s report – the hiring of Justin Gray at Coastal Carolina is now official. Here is the release from CCU announcing the move: Justin Gray has been named the men’s basketball head coach at Coastal Carolina, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation Matt Hogue announced today. Gray will be formally introduced
Yaklich out as Head Basketball Coach at UIC
Luke Yaklich will not return next season as head coach of UIC men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced. “After a thorough evaluation, we determined the time has come for a change,” said Lipitz. “We sincerely thank Luke for his leadership over the past four seasons. He is a man of integrity and is genuinely invested in the
REPORT: Coastal Carolina set to hire Western Carolina’s Justin Gray
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Coastal Carolina intends to name Western Carolina’s Justin Gray as their new head men’s basketball coach. Gray’s Catamounts, who went 20-11 (11-7), wrapped up their season yesterday with a 79-76 OT loss in the SoCon Tournament to Furman. During Gray’s three years at WCU, their win total improved from