According to a Jeff Goodman report, head basketball coach Brian Kennedy is out at NJIT. Kennedy went 81-123 (.397) in his seven seasons with the Highlanders. This season’s squad finished 7-23 (4-12 America East). It also sounds like a search firm is already on board – working to confirm this now. More on this move
OFFICIAL: James out at Austin Peay
Following-up on the report from earlier today. The change at APSU is now official – here’s the release… Good morning Stacheville, Last night, we came to the difficult decision to change the leadership of our men’s basketball program. I would like to thank Nate James for his efforts and dedication to Austin Peay. I wish him,
Daily Dirt – 3/6/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Starting to get busy. A few quick hitters to start the week… It sounds like Wisconsin Green Bay is in the process of early zoom interviews with about 15 candidates. Northwest Missouri’s Ben McCollum, and Northern State’s Saul Phillips are the most talked about (and most obvious). Working on more legit
REPORT: Nate James out at Austin Peay after just two seasons
According to an ESPN report, Nate James has been fired as the head men’s basketball coach at Austin Peay. James, a former Duke standout, and long-time assistant to Mike Krzyzewski with the Blue Devils, compiled a 21-39 (.350) record in just two seasons at APSU. This past season, the Governors first in the ASUN (moved
UPDATED: 2023 Men’s Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
*UPDATED as of 3/6 As we do every year, HoopDirt will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). This tracker will be updated when changes are official and/or confirmed to HoopDirt.
HOT: Texas Tech suspends Mark Adams
Texas Tech University has suspended men’s basketball head coach Mark Adams in relation to the use of an inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive comment last week. On Friday, Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt was made aware of an incident regarding a coaching session between Adams and a member of the men’s basketball team. Adams was encouraging the student-athlete
BREAKING: Huger out at Bowling Green
Bowling Green has released the following statement on the termination of head men’s basketball coach Michael Huger: On behalf of BGSU Athletics, Derek van der Merwe, director of athletics, issued the following statement regarding the termination of Michael Huger’s contract: “We are extremely appreciative of Coach Michael Huger’s contributions and commitment to Men’s Basketball at Bowling Green State University
Williams steps down at NAIA Northwestern Ohio
Northwestern Ohio has announced that Caleb Williams will be leaving his post as the Racers’ head men’s basketball coach after six seasons at the helm. Williams noted that the time felt right to make a change and he is looking forward to the next chapter in his life. During his six seasons with UNOH, Williams
D3 Huntingdon College (AL) opens
Huntingdon College has announced that David Gurganus has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. “Coach Gurganus invested a lot of time, energy, effort, and mentorship into our student-athletes and the program as a whole.” commented Athletic Director Eric Levanda. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Gurganus went 28-62 (.311)
OFFICIAL: High Point, Smith part ways
High Point University athletics director Dan Hauser and GG Smith have mutually agreed to a change in the head coach leadership of the men’s basketball program, effective immediately. “I would like to thank GG Smith for his leadership and commitment to our men’s basketball program and the High Point community over the last five years,” Hauser said. Smith joined the HPU basketball
Radford’s Darris Nichols set to resume coaching duties following suspension
Radford University Athletics has announced that Darris Nichols will resume his full duties as Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Monday, March 6. Shane Nichols will remain Acting Head Coach for the duration of the program’s run through the Big South Championships, which will be held at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. this weekend, March 3-5. Nichols had been suspended
REPORT: G.G. Smith out at High Point
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, G.G. Smith is out as the head coach at High Point. Smith took over for his father Tubby at High Point in February of last season. In his 1+ season at the helm, he complied a 17-20 (.459) record, including a 14-17 mark this season.