Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes announced two updates related to his staff Tuesday. Justin Gainey has been promoted to associate head coach, and Gregg Polinsky has been promoted to an assistant coach role after serving on the UT staff this season as a volunteer analyst. ADVERTISINGIn Gainey’s first season with the program as an assistant coach, Tennessee spent the
SMU’s Jankovich announces retirement
After 10 seasons on the Hilltop and 39 seasons of college coaching, SMU Head Coach Tim Jankovich announced his retirement today. “It has been an honor and a privilege to have coached at SMU for the past ten years,” said Jankovich. “I am grateful to Dr. Turner and Rick Hart for their support and leadership. I am also grateful to
OFFICIAL: Gates named Head Coach at Mizzou
Dennis Gates has been named the University of Missouri Whitten Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Director of Athletics Desireè Reed-Francois announced today. Gates will be introduced to the Mizzou community on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at noon CT inside the Albrecht Family Practice Facility at Mizzou Arena. The introductory press conference will be carried live on SEC
Daily Dirt – 3/22/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Wild day yesterday, expecting more of the same today. Here are a few quick hitters to get it going… Very early at Murray State, but some names making the rounds include current Racers assistant coach Tim Kaine, and Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin. I mentioned Yale’s James Jones on Sunday
REPORT: Paris finalizes 5-yr deal at South Carolina
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, South Carolina and Lamont Paris have finalized a five-year deal that will make the Chattanooga head coach the Gamecocks new leader. Paris was hired as the Mocs head coach back in 2017, and has gone 87–71 (.551) since then. This past season, he
OFFICIAL: Konkol named Head Basketball Coach at Tulsa
The University of Tulsa confirmed Monday night that Louisiana Tech’s Eric Konkol will be introduced on Tuesday as TU’s 31st head basketball coach. A welcome party and news conference will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. A meet and greet with Coach Konkol will take place for fans and TU students following Tuesday’s
NIU’s Christiansen named Head Coach at D3 Aurora
Following-up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on 3/17 (Daily Dirt). Northern Illinois assistant Steve Christiansen has been named as the head coach at D3 Aurora University. Here’s the official release from the school: Aurora University today announced the hiring of Steve Christiansen as Head Coach of the AU men’s basketball program. “I am honored to take
OFFICIAL: LSU tabs McMahon as new Head Basketball Coach
Matt McMahon, a Naismith National Coach of the Year Semifinalist who led Murray State to the first 18-0 season in Ohio Valley Conference history in 2021-22, has been named the 25th head coach of LSU Men’s Basketball, Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced Monday. McMahon, 43, arrives in Baton Rouge with a 154-67 record in seven seasons
OFFICIAL: Gipson named Head Basketball Coach at Northwestern State
The Northwestern State Athletic Department named Missouri State associate head coach Corey Gipson the 10th men’s basketball coach in school history Monday afternoon. Gipson, 41, spent seven years on the Bears’ staff, burnishing a reputation as a standout recruiter and talent developer. His hiring is subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana
Drinkwine out, Skeen in at NAIA Northwest U
Future WIBCA Hall of Fame Coach Rick Skeen takes the helm of the Northwest University men’s basketball team, the university announced Monday. Skeen replaces Jeff Drinkwine who had been the Eagles head coach for the past five seasons. Drinkwine wraps up his tenure with a 60-67 record, including a 10-17 (7-17 CCC) mark this past
OFFICIAL: La Salle parts ways with Howard
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard will not return next season, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Brian Baptiste announced Monday. “I would like to thank Ash for the guidance he provided to our student-athletes over the last four years,” Baptiste said. “Unfortunately, the performance on the court did not meet our expectations. The time is
REPORT: Murray State’s McMahon headed to LSU
According to a TWEET by Jon Rothstein, Murray State head coach Matt McMahon is expected to take over at LSU. McMahon would replace Will Wade who was fired a few weeks ago. McMahon took over at Murray State back in 2015 after spending four seasons with the Racers as an assistant. During his seven seasons