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
Tubby Smith steps down at High Point; G.G. Smith takes over
High Point University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tubby Smith announced today that he is stepping down as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at High Point University for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. His son and current associate head coach G.G. Smith will take over as the Head Coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 and the 2022-2023 season. Smith
PREP REPORT: Stoneman to replace Smith at Oak Hill
Back on February 8th, legendary Oak Hill Academy (VA) head coach Steve Smith announced his retirement at the conclusion of this season. After weeks of speculation as to who his replacement would be, the choice has now been made known. Former Oak Hill assistant coach Yerrick Stoneman confirmed to The State today that he will
Douma resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Central College (IA)
After a 10-year run that produced two NCAA Division III tourney appearances, Craig Douma said he will resign as Central College men’s basketball coach following the season. Douma piloted the Dutch to the 2013-14 Iowa Conference title and was named the conference coach of the year. His squads won league tournament crowns in 2014 and 2016 and
Shingler out at Maryland
Maryland assistant coach Bruce Shingler will not return, the university announced. A short two-sentence statement was released by the school: “Men’s basketball assistant coach Bruce Shingler will not return to the program. He will be paid the remainder of his contract which expires on April 30, 2022.” Shingler was suspended for 30 days back on January 13th
South Plains Head Coach Steve Green nabs career win #700
Synonymous with the all-time greats of collegiate basketball, solidified with an intangible resume, South Plains College men’s basketball head coach Steve Green added to his legacy Monday night as the Texans pummeled Clarendon College 90-71 at the Texan Dome, giving Green his 700th career win in his 28th season on the hardwood. Green becomes just the 28th coach
Week 14: 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 14 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