Despite his struggles as the head men’s basketball coach at Nebraska over the past three years, Fred Hoiberg will return on a restructured deal for year four. Hoiberg is 21-65 (.244) during his tenure in Lincoln, including a 7-20 (1-15 Big Ten mark this season. Alberts and Hoiberg released the following statements: Statement from Nebraska
SWAC DIRT: Mississippi Valley State’s Hunter placed on leave
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Mississippi Valley State head men’s basketball coach Lindsey Hunter has been placed on leave by the university. He will be replaced for the rest of the season by former Arkansas-Pine Bluff head coach George Ivory. Hunter has been at MVSU for the past three seasons, where he has compiled a 7-72
NAIA DIRT: SMWC opens
NAIA Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) has opened, as Enzley Mitchell IV is no longer the head coach there. Mitchell was hired as the first-ever men’s basketball coach at SMWC back in June of 2020. This season was the inaugural one for the squad – they finished 3-26 (0-18 River States Conference). An official release is
Week 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer 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 2021-22 college basketball
Cheung steps down as Head Men’s Basketball at UConn Avery Point
Story Courtesy UCAP Athletics Sam Cheung will step down as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Connecticut Avery Point, as announced today by Athletic Director Michael Kobylanski. Cheung and assistant coach Jim Miller will remain in their roles until a successor is appointed and assist with the transition over the weeks ahead. Cheung has served as the
Howard issues statement following suspension
Michigan head basketball coach Juwan Howard has issued the following statement regarding the incident at the end of the Wolverines game with Wisconsin on Saturday: “After taking time to reflect on all that happened, I realize how unacceptable both my actions and words were, and how they affected so many. I am truly sorry.” “I
Michigan’s Howard suspended, fined; Wisconsin’s Gard also fined
The Big Ten has released the following statement regarding yesterday’s post-game fracas after the Michigan and Wisconsin game: In collaboration with University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin, the Big Ten Conference has reviewed the postgame physical altercation between the Michigan Wolverines and Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball teams on February 20, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Finger Lakes CC Head Coach retires; Assistant Coach takes over
The Finger Lakes Community College Men’s Basketball team saw their season come to an end today, as the Lakers traveled to Mohawk Valley Community College to compete in the opening round of the NJCAA Region III Tournament, and lost 57-68. The game marked the final one in the career of head coach Richard Jones, who
Georgia assistant basketball coach suspended
According to multiple reports, the University of Georgia has suspended men’s basketball assistant coach Wade Mason for an incident during halftime of Wednesday night’s game against LSU. Mason reportedly got into a physical altercation with director of player development Bryan Fish. Mason is in his first season at Georgia, after spending the past five at Stephen F.
Interim tag removed; Sanders named permanent Head Coach at Binghamton
In the midst of a resurgent season that has the Bearcats near the top of the conference standings, Levell Sanders has been named permanent men’s basketball coach at Binghamton, Interim Director of Athletics Dennis Kalina announced on Thursday. Sanders signed a five-year contract that will keep him atop BU’s program through the 2026-27 season. “Levell has quickly proven to
BREAKING: Maine, Barron part ways
The University of Maine and men’s basketball head coach Richard Barron have mutually agreed to part ways. “After many conversations with Coach Barron regarding the direction of our men’s basketball program, we have agreed that a new voice is needed to lead the team,” Director of Athletics Ken Ralph says. “Although a change in leadership is always a difficult
D3 DIRT: Aurora U opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D3 Aurora University (IL) has made a men’s basketball coaching change. Matt Airy is no longer the Spartans head coach, and has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Tyler Jones. Airy was hired at AU back in 2019 after spending 11-seasons as an assistant at D3 powerhouse Whitman