The University of Arizona has released the notice of allegations from the NCAA. UA released the document in response to a Maricopa County judge’s order issued on Monday. The school had previously denied requests from multiple media outlets to release the record. According to the notice of allegations, the following were NCAA violations: From March
REPORT: Northern Illinois set to hire Rashon Burno
According to multiple reports, including one from the Chicago Sun Times, Northern Illinois will hire Arizona State’s Rashon Burno as their new head men’s basketball coach. Burno joined Bobby Hurley’s staff at ASU in 2015 and was elevated to associate head coach in 2016. The former standout at DePaul also worked at Florida for Billy
Central Connecticut’s Donyell Marshall resigns
Central Connecticut State University has announced that Donyell Marshall has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach on Friday to pursue other opportunities. Marshall spent five years as the head coach of the Blue Devils. “It has been a privilege to serve as the head coach for this program for the past five seasons,” Marshall
FAMU’s McCullum tabbed MEAC Coach of the Year
Florida A&M head basketball coach, Robert McCullum, has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Coach of the Year, the conference announced on Friday afternoon. McCullum is the first FAMU head basketball coach to earn the award in the 50-year history of the honor. The Rattlers also had two players earn All-MEAC recognition. Junior forward MJ
Hurley receives contract extension at UConn
UConn director of athletics David Benedict announced today that Head Basketball Coach Dan Hurley and the University agreed to a two-year contract extension through March 31, 2027, with compensation valued at 2,900,000 during the 2021-22 contract year. The salary structure of the contract remains unchanged from the original agreement. “During Dan’s introductory press conference almost
Fordham Men’s Basketball Coaching Search Odds
Jeff Neubauer was dismissed on 1/26 after 6 years at Fordham (61-104 – .370). Here are the current odds on his replacement.
2021 Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year Semifinalists announced
The semifinalists for the 2021 Werner Ladder Naismith Coach of the Year Award were announced today. From this group of ten, the four finalists will be announced on March 17, and beginning March 19 through 31, fans will have a chance to vote for their favorite coach of the four by visiting naismithtrophy.com/vote to cast
Creighton Suspends McDermott
Creighton has suspended head men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott, after he used racially insensitive comments during a post game speech last weekend. The university issued the following statement:
Spoonhour’s contract not renewed at Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois Athletics has announced that men’s basketball head coach Jay Spoonhour‘s contract will not be renewed. The Panthers wrapped up the 2020-21 season last weekend at home posting a 9-18 record, 6-10 in the Ohio Valley Conference. Entering the season Spoonhour was the longest tenured coach in the OVC as he coached his ninth season
Spradlin captures OVC Coach of the Year Award
Morehead State head men’s basketball coach Preston Spradlin earned the OVC Coach of the Year award, as announced today bu the league. The award was voted on by league head coaches and communications directors. Entering his fifth season on the MSU bench, Spradlin had led the Eagles to back-to-back OVC Tournament appearances, including a quarterfinal
JUCO DIRT: DCB set to hire NAIA assistant as new Head Coach
I have heard from multiple sources that NJCAA D2 Dakota College Bottineau (ND) will name NAIA Valley City State University (ND) assistant Karl Sorby as their new head men’s basketball coach. Sorby will replace Brock Lemon, who will be stepping away following the season after 5 years at the helm. Sorby has been an assistant
3/3/21 UPDATE: College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
Here’s the latest HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker, with updates at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels.