According to a Tweet by ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, George Mason has parted ways with head coach Dave Paulsen. Paulsen went 95-91 (.511) in his six seasons at GMU. He has also served as the head coach at Bucknell, Williams, LeMoyne, and St. Lawrence, and owns a 491-305 (.617) record in 27 years as a head
New Mexico hires Richard Pitino
University of New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez has announced that Richard Pitino, who has been a part of several championships and Power 5 programs, has been named as the 22nd head coach of the Lobo men’s basketball team. “It is a great day for Lobo Basketball and for everyone who loves our program
Steve Prohm issues statement
Steve Prohm has issued the following via Twitter. This is his first public statement since it was announced last night that he and Iowa State would be parting ways.
SC State’s official statement on Murray Garvin
Last night, we published Murray Garvin’s tweet where he announced that his contract was not being renewed by South Carolina State. Here is SC State’s official statement on the non-renewal: South Carolina State University will not renew the contract of Bulldog’s men’s basketball head coach Murray Garvin, athletics director Stacy Danley announced on Monday (March 15th). Garvin spent
3/16/21: UPDATED College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
A very busy day yesterday. Here’s the latest HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker, with updates at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels. Changes so far: D1: 27 D2: 7 D3: 7 NAIA: 3 JUCO: 8
Flannery joins Amherst Men’s Basketball Staff
The Amherst College Athletics Department and the Mammoths’ men’s basketball program have announced the hiring of Jesse Flannery as an assistant coach. “I am excited to have Jesse as a part of our program here at Amherst College,” commented head coach Marlon Sears. “Jesse’s playing experience at Johns Hopkins University as well as his time
OFFICIAL: Minnesota fires Richard Pitino
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced this evening that the University has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino. Statement from Mark Coyle “I recently met with Richard and told him that we were moving in a different direction. Richard is a tremendous person and coach, and I want to thank him,
Iowa State and Prohm Agree To Part Ways
Iowa State and men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm have agreed to part ways. Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard met Prohm in person Monday night. Pollard will have additional comment Tuesday. Prohm, compiled a 97-95 record in six seasons with the Cyclones, but his 2020-21 club was 2-22 overall. Prohm led Iowa State to three NCAA
OFFICIAL: Penn State tabs Shrewsberry as new Head Basketball Coach
Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour announced Monday the hiring of Purdue Associate Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry as the 14th men’s basketball head coach in Penn State history. Shrewsberry comes to Penn State with a wealth of experience as an assistant coach for a pair of nationally ranked programs and in the
Garvin’s contract not renewed at SC State
South Carolina State head basketball coach Murray Garvin was informed today that his contact will not be renewed. Garvin released the following on Twitter: Garvin had spent the past nine seasons at South Carolina State, where he went 86-185 (.317). This past season, the Bulldogs went 1-17 (1-7 MEAC). More on this when SC State
Week 16: 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 16 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 2020-21 college basketball
Iowa’s McCaffery Receives Contract Extension
University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery has signed a four-year extension to his current contract. The agreement was announced today by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta. McCaffery is now signed through the 2027-28 competitive season. His base salary remains unchanged for the next two seasons,