Chris Mack confirmed to reporters outside of Louisville’s practice facility earlier today that he is out as the head basketball coach at the school. “I think it’s just it’s been building, you know,” Mack said. “Obviously we all want the best for Louisville, you know, and I still do. And that’s not going to change.
Hofstra set to honor former coach with “Joe Mihalich Day”
Hofstra University and the Department of Athletics will honor former Head Coach Joe Mihalich when the University celebrates “Joe Mihalich Day” on Saturday, February 19. The day of celebration of Coach Mihalich’s career at Hofstra will occur in conjunction with the men’s basketball team’s game against Northeastern at 2 p.m. at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition
REPORT: Louisville + Chris Mack negotiating final stages of separation agreement
According to a report by the Athletic, Louisville and coach Chris Mack are in the final stages of negotiations for a separation agreement. The report says that, “a meeting of Louisville’s Board of Trustees and Athletics Board has been called for Wednesday to consider approving the agreement and Tuesday’s edition of the Chris Mack Radio
Week 11: 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 11 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
Pac-12 fines, suspends Arizona State’s Hurley
The Pac-12 Conference has imposed disciplinary actions against Arizona State Men’s Basketball head coach Bobby Hurley and student-athletes Jay Heath and Jalen Graham for inappropriate conduct toward the officiating crew at the conclusion of Arizona State’s game at Stanford on Saturday, Jan. 22, Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff announced. Hurley has been publicly reprimanded, fined $20,000
Lafayette’s O’Hanlon to retire following 2021-22 season
Lafayette College men’s basketball head coach Fran O’Hanlon, who is the winningest coach in Patriot League history, announced Friday his plans to retire following the conclusion of the Leopards’ 2021-22 season. “As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end someday. With that in mind and after thoughtful consideration, I have decided to
Arbitrator rules that UConn owes Kevin Ollie $11.15m
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — An independent arbitrator has ruled that UConn improperly fired former men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie and must pay him more than $11 million, Ollie’s lawyer said Thursday Attorney Jacques Parenteau called Thursday’s ruling from arbiter Mark Irvings a “total vindication” for Ollie, who was fired in the spring of 2018 after
MILESTONE: Southwestern’s O’Brien picks up win #300
Southwestern College (IA) downed Tabor College last night 76-61, giving head coach Matt O’Brien’s his 300th victory as a collegiate head coach. The win pushed Southwestern’s record to 17-3 (11-3 KCAC), and increased their current winning streak to seven. O’Brien is in his 13th season as the head coach of the Moundbuilders. In 2018 O’Brien
D2 DIRT: Cameron U (OK) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Andrew Brown is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Cameron University (OK). Current CU women’s assistant Jeff Mahoney has taken over as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Brown had been the Aggies head coach since 2016, putting together
Legendary Jefferson U head coach Herb Magee selected as 2022 Pat Summitt Award winner
Story Courtesy: NCAA.com, Connor Bran Herb Magee, head men’s basketball coach at Thomas Jefferson University for 55 years, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 NCAA President’s Pat Summitt Award. Magee, who plans to retire after this season, is the second-winningest men’s basketball coach in NCAA history. Established in 2017, the Summitt Award recognizes an
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 2021-22 college basketball
MILESTONE: Hooten becomes all-time wins leader at Sam Houston State
Defense fueled Sam Houston to a 49-41 victory over rival Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at Johnson Coliseum as head coach Jason Hooten broke the record for the most wins in school history. Hooten surpassed Bob Marlin as the men’s basketball career wins leader with 226 as Sam Houston extended its winning streak to three