Here’s an update to a story that we’ve been tracking all week. Following his arrest for driving under the influence last Sunday night, Radford head men’s basketball coach Darris Nichols has now plead guilty to the DUI charge. According to WDBJ7, Nichols will “have his license suspended for 12 months and have to pay a
NAIA NEWS: McBeth out as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Friends U
Friends University VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced that the men’s basketball program will be going in a different direction at head coach for the 2023-24 season. “We thank Austin McBeth for his contributions as head coach during the past two seasons to our men’s basketball program,” said Ramseyer.
RADFORD UPDATE: Shane Nichols tabbed Acting Head Coach
Following the DUI arrest of Head Basketball Coach Darris Nichols on Sunday, Radford has elevated assistant Shane Nichols to Acting Head Coach. The University released the following statement via Twitter: Shane Nichols is the older brother of Darris, and is also in his second season at RU. Also, according to a report from 10 News,
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Gentry named Head Basketball Coach at Peru State
The Peru State athletic department recently announced that they will be taking the interim tag off and naming Roman Gentry as full time head coach of the Peru State men’s basketball program. Gentry has the Bobcats playing at a high level as they have finished the regular season 22-6 overall and 17-5 in Heart of America Athletic Conference
Official Statement from Lafayette on Mike Jordan’s status
Earlier today, I shared Mike Jensen’s Tweet on Lafayette head men’s basketball coach Mike Jordan being placed on leave. HoopDirt.com now has the complete official statement from Lafayette on the action that the school has taken: Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Jordan will be on a paid leave of absence while Lafayette investigates a complaint
REPORT: Lafayette places Head Basketball Coach Mike Jordan on leave
According to a Tweet by Mike Jensen of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lafayette head men’s basketball coach Mike Jordan has been placed on paid leave by the college. Jordan took over for long-time head coach Fran O’Hanlon back in March 2022. His team is currently 9-20 (7-9 Patriot League). McGarvey, the associate head coach, had spent the
D2 NEWS: Harding’s Morgan announces retirement from coaching
Following-up on something that I teased on Twitter earlier this morning… D2 Harding University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Morgan will retire from coaching, but will remain as the AD. Here’s the full statement from the school: Harding University’s Jeff Morgan will retire as head men’s basketball coach at the end of the 2022-23 season but will
REPORT: Radford Head Coach Nichols charged with DUI
According to a report this morning from the Roanoke Times, Radford head men’s basketball coach Darris Nichols was arrested last Sunday night and charged with driving under the influence. The report states that “Nichols, 36, was booked into the New River Valley Regional Jail at 11:41 p.m. Sunday after being arrested in Radford, according to
WEEK 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 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
Richmond’s Mooney to have heart surgery; will miss remainder of season
Richmond Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Mooney will have surgery next week to remove an aneurysm in his ascending aorta and will miss the remainder of the season, Mooney and Richmond Athletics announced Friday. Mooney will undergo the procedure at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Assistant Coach Peter Thomas will serve as Interim Head Coach
NAIA NEWS: University of Providence (MT) Head Coach Steve Keller announces retirement
STORY: Jason Walker, University of Providence Sports Information Steve Keller, a 45-year veteran of the Montana coaches ranks has announced his decision to retire at the end of this season. Keller said it just felt like it was time to step away from the game he knows and loves, “They say that everybody knows when it
New Mexico State fires Head Basketball Coach Greg Heiar
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