The Citadel’s Duggar Baucom collapsed 63 seconds into his team’s game at Duke last night. The school later said in a statement that the 61-year-old Baucom is “alert and in good spirits” and will remain in the hospital overnight for further evaluation. He’ll return with the team Tuesday morning to Charleston, South Carolina. More HERE.
Week 2: 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 2 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
Jim Calhoun resigns as Head Coach at D3 University of St. Joseph (CT)
This afternoon, University of Saint Joseph (USJ) head men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun announced that he will officially be stepping down as the head coach of the program. Associate head coach Glen Miller will be elevated to acting head coach effective immediately. “It’s just the right time,” stated Calhoun. “I’m healthy, my wife (Pat) is
UMES Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has recently added Larry Roberson and Kassim Kaba as assistant men’s basketball coaches. They join fellow assistant coach CJ Council who was added to the staff over the summer. Roberson had most recently been running a private training business while also working in the DC public schools. He played
BREAKING: D2 Wayne State opens
Wayne State University Director of Athletics Rob Fournier announced the retirement of WSU head men’s basketball coach David Greer effective immediately. “The contribution of David to this department goes far beyond the winningest coach in our 104-year basketball history,” remarked Fournier. “It is a legacy realized everyday with the hundreds of young people who he
Former NC A&T head coach Joyner set to take over at Yavapai College
The Yavapai College athletics department has announced the hiring of Jay Joyner to be the next head coach of the newly-reinstated men’s basketball program. “I’m truly humbled and honored to be the next head coach for men’s basketball at Yavapai College,” said Joyner. “I would like to thank Dr. Rhine, Vice President Jenkins and Athletic
Howard receives 5-yr extension at Michigan
University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel announced today that Juwan Howard, the David and Meredith Kaplan Men’s Basketball Head Coach, has agreed to a five-year contract extension which will run through the 2025-26 season. Howard’s extension with revised financial terms becomes effective immediately. “I couldn’t be happier for our student-athletes and fans to know
Hornets promote Buzz Peterson to Senior VP of Basketball Operations & Assistant General Manager
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that Buzz Peterson has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations & Assistant General Manager. Peterson. Prior to his time in the NBA, Peterson held college head coaching positions at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Coastal Carolina University, the
Week 1: 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 1 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
Olney Central College names Wright Assistant Basketball Coach
Olney Central College Head Basketball Coach Casey Wyllie has announced the hiring of Steve Wright as Assistant Coach. Wright, a 44-year basketball veteran, comes to Olney Central with High School and College experience. “I met Coach Wright at a basketball camp four years ago in Indianapolis, Indiana and we have built a relationship ever since,”
Granucci joins Sonoma State Men’s Basketball Staff
David Granucci joins the Sonoma State men’s basketball program as an assistant coach under Rich Shayewitz for the 2021-22 season. Granucci brings a load of experience and knowledge and acts as a terrific addition to Shayewitz and his staff. Granucci played college basketball and attended City College of San Francisco from 1998-2000. There, he would be
Hayford resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Seattle U
Seattle University head men’s basketball coach Jim Hayford has resigned. He was placed on leave last week following reports that he used a racial slur during a scrimmage. Assistant coach Chris Victor will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the season. Statement by Seattle University Director of Athletics Shaney Fink on the Resignation