Tulane University Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the hiring of veteran head coach Ron Hunter, as the 25th men’s basketball head coach in the 109-year history of the program. Tulane Athletics will introduce Hunter at a news conference at Noon on Tuesday (March 26) at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.
Hunter confirms he’s headed to Tulane
Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter has confirmed to Fox 5 in Atlanta that he is headed to Tulane. Hunter has been at GSU for the past eight seasons (171-95) – his team went 24-10 this season and captured the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Before being hired at Georgia State in 2011, Hunter had spent
Rusty Smith Retires as Head Basketball Coach at College of the Sequois
The giant of all College of the Sequoias’ men’s basketball coaches is retiring. Rusty Smith, who ascended to the top of the school’s career coaching wins list this year, announced he will leave the college after 18 seasons effective at the end of semester. It will cap a 46-year career that stretches back to his
OFFICIAL: Avery Johnson out at Alabama
Avery Johnson will no longer serve as head coach of The University of Alabama men’s basketball team, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Sunday morning. “After meeting with Coach Johnson, we made the decision to mutually part ways,” said Byrne. “This was not an easy decision, and we thank him for his contributions over the past four seasons.
Bethel College parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Ryne Lightfoot
Ryne Lightfoot has separated employment with Bethel College. Because this is a confidential employment matter, no further details can be provided at this time. The Pilots Men’s Basketball program has a storied history and Bethel is committed to providing a smooth transition for players and fans. We have named Assistant Coach and former Bethel basketball
REPORT: Georgia State’s Ron Hunter nearing deal with Tulane
According to a report from Jon Rothstein, Georgia State’s Ron Hunter is finalizing a deal to become the next head basketball coach at Tulane. Following last night’s loss to Houston in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Hunter told the press when asked about the Tulane rumors that he is “going to take 48
Barbarick steps down as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at DII Concordia (OR)
Brad Barbarick is stepping down as the head men’s basketball coach at Concordia University after 25 years on the sidelines in the Navy & White. Barbarick has guided the Cavaliers to 375 wins the past 25 years including guiding Concordia to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Basketball Championships Tournament two years ago in their
Wingreen Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DIII Lancaster Bible College
The Lancaster Bible College Athletic Department has announced a coaching change, as Director of Athletics Pete Beers has accepted the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Andrew Wingreen effective April 1, 2019. Wingreen, the 13th head coach in program history, guided the Chargers to a 14-13 overall record this past season. Lancaster Bible won the
Vanderbilt Fires Bryce Drew
Bryce Drew will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Vanderbilt for the 2019-20 season, as announced Friday by Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director Malcolm Turner. “Vanderbilt is committed to competing at the highest levels on and off the court. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to make a
Danny Manning will Return to Wake Forest
Wake Forest University men’s basketball head coach Danny Manning will return for the 2019-20 season, Athletic Director Ron Wellman announced on Friday (March 22). The 2019-20 campaign will be Manning’s sixth season leading the program. “Following the season, Danny and I had an extensive series of meetings to discuss the future of the program,” said
Daily Dirt – 3/22/19
A few things to wrap-up a busy week… Siena needs to do the right thing and name Carmen Maciariello as their head coach – quickly. He’s assumed the interim tag for now, but that needs to be removed if they want to bring some stability back to this program. After a one-and-done from Jamion Christian,
REPORT: Alabama, Avery Johnson negotiating buyout
Alabama and head men’s basketball coach Avery Johnson are negotiating a buyout according to a report by AL.com. The Crimson Tide finished the 2018-19 season with an 18-16 (8-10 SEC) record, and were upset on Wednesday night in the NIT by Norfolk State. Johnson has a 75-62 record over his four seasons at Alabama. He