A crazy few days to kick off the week. Needless to say, COVID is not having an effect on college basketball coaching moves like it did last year. AD’s have not been shy to pull the trigger this off-season and pony up for some big buy outs. Here are a few quick things to kick
OFFICIAL: Murphy out at Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee Statement: It is with great respect and appreciation for the process that Coach Rob Murphy and I are releasing this joint statement to announce that Coach Murphy will be moving on from Eastern Michigan University to embrace a new opportunity with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. We
OFFICIAL: Indiana State names Schertz as new Head Basketball Coach
Four-time national coach of the year Josh Schertz has been named Indiana State University’s 26th head men’s basketball coach, ISU Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales announced today. Schertz comes to Terre Haute after an exceptional 13-year tenure as head coach at NCAA Division II Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, where he had a career record
REPORT: T.J. Otzelberger headed to Iowa State
According to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, T.J. Otzelberger “is leaving the program to accept the same job at Iowa State.” The LVRJ’s Sam Gordon cites two sources who “characterized the coach’s departure as a ‘done deal,’ barring a change at the eleventh hour.” Otzelberger, who served two separate stints as an assistant
Utah fires Larry Krystkowiak
Statement from Utah AD Mark Harlan: “Today, I informed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Larry Krystkowiak that I am making a change in the leadership of our men’s basketball program. The decision comes after a thorough evaluation of the program—both on and off of the court—as I do with every head coach at the conclusion of
OFFICIAL: Paulsen out at George Mason
Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Brad Edwards announced today that George Mason has parted ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Paulsen. In six seasons with the Patriots, Paulsen had an overall record of 95-91 (.510) and 47-57 (.452) in the Atlantic 10 Conference. “After an extensive review and evaluation of our men’s basketball program, I have
REPORT: George Mason parts ways with Paulsen
According to a Tweet by ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, George Mason has parted ways with head coach Dave Paulsen. Paulsen went 95-91 (.511) in his six seasons at GMU. He has also served as the head coach at Bucknell, Williams, LeMoyne, and St. Lawrence, and owns a 491-305 (.617) record in 27 years as a head
New Mexico hires Richard Pitino
University of New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez has announced that Richard Pitino, who has been a part of several championships and Power 5 programs, has been named as the 22nd head coach of the Lobo men’s basketball team. “It is a great day for Lobo Basketball and for everyone who loves our program
Steve Prohm issues statement
Steve Prohm has issued the following via Twitter. This is his first public statement since it was announced last night that he and Iowa State would be parting ways.
SC State’s official statement on Murray Garvin
Last night, we published Murray Garvin’s tweet where he announced that his contract was not being renewed by South Carolina State. Here is SC State’s official statement on the non-renewal: South Carolina State University will not renew the contract of Bulldog’s men’s basketball head coach Murray Garvin, athletics director Stacy Danley announced on Monday (March 15th). Garvin spent
3/16/21: UPDATED College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
A very busy day yesterday. Here’s the latest HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker, with updates at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels. Changes so far: D1: 27 D2: 7 D3: 7 NAIA: 3 JUCO: 8
Flannery joins Amherst Men’s Basketball Staff
The Amherst College Athletics Department and the Mammoths’ men’s basketball program have announced the hiring of Jesse Flannery as an assistant coach. “I am excited to have Jesse as a part of our program here at Amherst College,” commented head coach Marlon Sears. “Jesse’s playing experience at Johns Hopkins University as well as his time