Following up on my TWEET from earlier today… I have heard from multiple sources that Delaware State has made a change, and that Eric Skeeters is no longer the Hornets head men’s basketball coach. Skeeters went 15-67 (.183) during his three seasons at DSU. It sounds like assistant coach Keith Goodie has been named as
Mills inks new contract at Oral Roberts
Head Coach Paul Mills will remain in Tulsa leading the Oral Roberts men’s basketball program as he agreed to a new contract announced Thursday. “I am very excited that Coach Mills has made a long term commitment to ORU,” said University President Dr. William Wilson. “His work ethic, integrity, passion, Christian witness and exceptional coaching ability
Hartman added to UNLV Basketball Staff
Former Oklahoma men’s basketball assistant coach Carlin Hartman has been hired as an assistant coach for the UNLV men’s basketball program, head coach Kevin Kruger announced Thursday. Hartman comes to Las Vegas after spending the last five seasons with the Sooners under Lon Kruger. The program made NCAA Tournament appearances in each of his last
Samarrippas tabbed as new Head Basketball Coach at D2 Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial University and the school’s Board of Trustees have selected Jeremiah Samarrippas as the men’s basketball program’s 18th head coach, announced the LMU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Monday afternoon. The longest tenured assistant on former head coach Josh Schertz’ staff, Samarrippas takes over the perennial power Railsplitters, who’s basketball rich tradition spans over 100
Komara elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Alabama Huntsville
The University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Athletics has announced that Anthony Komara has been promoted to the role of associate head coach of the UAH men’s basketball program. Komara has just completed his eighth season as an assistant for the Chargers, having come to UAH for the 2013-14 season. “I am so excited and honored
REPORT: Chris Beard headed to Texas
According to multiple reports, including one from Horns 247, the University of Texas is set to hire Texas Tech’s Chris Beard as their new head basketball coach. Beard is a UT alum who worked for Tom Penders and the Longhorns as a student back in the 1990’s. In his five years at Texas Tech, Beard
Brooks named Head Basketball Coach at Lamar
Former Houston head coach and 2019 Cardinal Hall of Honor inductee, Alvin Brooks, has been named Lamar University head basketball coach announced Director of Athletics Marco Born Thursday morning. The announcement makes Brooks the 12th head coach in program history, and comes just days after Brooks helped guide Houston to the 2021 NCAA Final Four. “Today
BREAKING: North Carolina’s Roy Williams Retires
Roy Williams, who led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships, is retiring after 33 seasons and 903 wins as a college basketball head coach. The 2007 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee will address the media at a press conference on Roy Williams Court at the Dean E. Smith Center today (Thursday, April 1)
REPORT: DePaul “zeroed” in on Oregon’s Stubblefield
According to a report by Joe Hendricksen, DePaul’s men’s basketball search is now “zeroed” in on Oregon associate head coach Tony Stubblefield. Hendrickson reports that the deal is “close to being done.” Stubblefield has been on the staff at Oregon for the past eleven seasons. The veteran coach, who is known for his recruiting acumen,
Jenkins announces retirement at NAIA Evangel University (MO)
The dean of Heart of America Athletic Conference coaches, Steve Jenkins announced his retirement as Evangel University’s men’s basketball coach Wednesday, closing a storied 39-year chapter in which he helped lead the program to national prominence. “Stepping aside after 39 years as head coach is a very emotional moment for my family and me,” Jenkins
Daily Dirt – 3/31/21
Last day of March – it’s been crazy! A few quick hitters as we gear up for April… The most interesting name at Austin Peay is Duke associate head coach Nate James. Also hearing Nicholls State head coach Austin Claunch mentioned here. Seems like this one is moving quickly. Former Tulane and The Citadel head
OFFICIAL: EIU Announces Simmons As Next Basketball Coach
Eastern Illinois Athletic Director Tom Michael has announced that Marty Simmons has been hired as the Panthers men’s basketball coach. A press conference to formally introduce Simmons will be held on Thursday afternoon at First Mid Court at Lantz Arena and will be streamed on Facebook Live. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the press conference is