Hartford head men’s basketball coach John Gallagher has signed a multi-year contract extension, Interim Director of Athletics Maria Feeley announced Thursday morning. The deal will keep Gallagher with the Hawks though the 2022–23 season. “I am honored and humbled to continue to lead the University of Hartford’s men’s basketball program,” Gallagher said. “Hartford is a
McCarty issues statement on firing; denies allegations
Walter McCarty has issued a statement through his attorney regarding his dismissal as the head basketball coach at Evansville. McCarty’s attorney released a letter to the Courier Post earlier today which read: “Coach Walter McCarty received notice from the University yesterday evening, immediately prior to its press release, that he was being terminated as the
Lickliter Named Head Basketball Coach at Evansville; Inks multi-year deal
The University of Evansville has announced the hiring of former National Coach of the Year Todd Lickliter as head coach of the Purple Aces men’s basketball team. Lickliter inked a multiyear deal with the university and will assume the position immediately. He will be on the sideline when the Aces face Drake on Wednesday evening.
Evansville fires Walter McCarty
The University of Evansville announced today the dismissal of Walter McCarty as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team, effective immediately. Mr. McCarty was placed on administrative leave on December 26, 2019, as UE initiated an external investigation by a national law firm into reports of alleged sexual misconduct and violations of the University’s Title
Utah’s Krystkowiak becomes 3rd coach this season to be reprimanded by Pac-12
Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak has been reprimanded by the Pac-12 Conference for public comments made about men’s basketball officiating, Commissioner Larry Scott announced. Krystkowiak made comments to the media that called into question the officiating during Utah’s game at Arizona State on Saturday, Jan. 18. “The Pac-12 membership has established rules that prohibit our
Gabriel named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lackawanna College
After a nationwide search, Lackawanna College has found its next Men’s Basketball Coach right in its own backyard. The Athletic Department has announced they have hired Landon Gabriel as the Falcons’ next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Gabriel comes to Lackawanna after spending 13 years as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Carbondale Area. He
Week 10: 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 10 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 2019-20 college basketball
D3 Franklin College Head Basketball Coach elevated to Acting President
Franklin College (IN) has elevated Director of Athletics/Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kerry Prather to the roll of Acting President of the college. Prather will replace Dr. Thomas J. Minar who was terminated by the college following his arrest in Wisconsin. According to a report from WTHR, “Minar is being accused of Use of a Computer
BREAKING: UNC Wilmington fires Head Basketball Coach C.B. McGrath
UNCW Head Men’s Basketball Coach C.B. McGrath has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately, Director of Athletics Jimmy Bass announced late Monday. McGrath joined the program in April of 2017 and has directed the Seahawks to a 26-58 overall record in three years with the team. UNCW stands 5-14 overall and 0-6 in the Colonial Athletic Association entering
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Week 9: 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 9 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 2019-20 college basketball
O’Malley announces retirement at NAIA St. Xavier U.
Saint Xavier University head men’s basketball coach Tom O’Malley has announced he will retire after a 23-year coaching career with the Cougars, following the end of the 2019-20 academic year. The winningest coach in Saint Xavier’s men’s basketball program history, O’Malley guided the Cougars to over 500 victories since joining the program in 1997. A