King University has announced the retirement of head men’s basketball coach George Pitts, effective at the close of the 2019-20 season. Pitts, whose coaching career spans nearly a half-century, has piloted the Tornado men’s basketball program since 2006. During that time, Pitts’ teams have made three NCAA Southeast Regional appearances and brought home several conference
HOT: Coaching Change made at D2 Concordia U (St. Paul)
Concordia University, St. Paul Director of Athletics Regan McAthie has announced the promotion of Eric Johnson to interim head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. The position has been vacated with former head coach Joey James resigning his position for a new coaching opportunity. “Eric has always served as an incredible role model, advocate and mentor
SIUE extends Barone through 2023-24 season
SIUE Director of Athletics Tim Hall has extended men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone’s contract through the 2023-2024 season. Barone has served as the Cougars’ acting head coach since March 2019. “I have spent significant time, since my arrival in early August, observing, watching, listening and asking questions – department-wide, but especially within men’s basketball,”
HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions once again partner on Coach of the Week program
November 12, 2019 For Immediate Release BOSTON, MA – HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions have announced that they will once again team up to present college basketball’s Coach of the Week Award. The awards program will culminate with the 2019-20 Coach of the Year honors which will be announced in March. This will be
JUCO DIRT: Lackawanna College cancels season; staff dismissed
NJCAA DII Lackawanna College (PA) has cancelled their men’s basketball season, and dismissed their men’s basketball staff. Lackawanna spokeswoman Sharon Lynett said that school officials had “no choice but to cancel the season.” The school says it will focus on rebuilding the basketball program for next year. While the college didn’t comment on the status
UNC Pembroke Head Coach placed on leave
UNC Pembroke head men’s basketball coach Ben Miller has been placed on administrative leave by the university. Assistant Tony Jones coached the team in last night’s 95-90 OT season opening win vs. Catawba. According to a report from the Robesonian, Miller was placed on a two-week leave this past Monday following an incident with his
Pitino officially named head coach of Greek National Team
Rick Pitino has officially been named as the head coach of the Greek National Team as they attempt to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The Hellenic Basketball Federation released the following statement earlier today: “Today (11/8), Rick Pitino agreed with EOK president Giorgos Vasilokopoulos to coach the men’s national team next summer, namely
St. Peter’s suspends Head Basketball Coach Shaheen Holloway
St. Peter’s University has released the following statement about the suspension of head basketball coach Shaheen Holloway: Saint Peter’s University and head men’s basketball coach Shaheen Holloway are committed to a culture of integrity and rules compliance. Coach Holloway has been working collaboratively with the NCAA enforcement staff to address an infraction that occurred prior
OFFICIAL: Interim tag removed – Paulus named Head Basketball Coach at Niagara
Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has named Greg Paulus as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Paulus, whose stellar resume includes eight NCAA Tournament appearances as a player and a coach, has developed his craft after 14 years of playing and coaching at some of the most prestigious programs in collegiate
REPORT: Niagara to remove interim tag from Paulus
According to multiple reports, and first tweeted by Jon Rothstein, Niagara will remove the interim tag from Greg Paulus, and sign him to a multi-year contract. Paulus had been serving as the interim head coach since the abrupt resignation of Patrick Beilein back on October 24th. Paulus is a Syracuse native, who was a standout
Hawaii’s Ganot takes Medical Leave
University of Hawaii men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot will take a temporary medical leave of absence effective immediately. “Although it pains me to leave the team, there are certain health issues that I need to address,” Ganot said. “I have a plan and I will return. I appreciate my coaches, players and the administration
UConn assistant to miss time with medical issue
The University of Connecticut announced today that assistant men’s basketball coach Kenya Hunter will be out indefinitely due to an undisclosed illness. Current UConn Director of Player Development Taliek Brown has been elevated to an on court coaching role in the interim. Hunter joined Dan Hurley’s staff in April 2018 after a five year stint