Dylan Howard officially has been hired as the Alabama A&M men’s basketball coach. Even though Howard has a new title, he is not new to the Alabama A&M program. In June, Howard was named Alabama A&M’s interim men’s basketball coach, leading the Bulldogs through the 2018-19 season. Alabama A&M Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks announced
OFFICIAL: St. Joe’s parts ways with Martelli
Following up on the report from earlier today, St. Joe’s has issued the following statement on the dismissal of long-time head basketball coach Phil Martelli: Today, Saint Joseph’s University announced its decision to make a leadership change in its men’s basketball program. The University will immediately begin a search for a new head coach, with
Daily Dirt – 3/19/19
Still shaking my head about what St. Joe’s just did. Coach Martelli is one of the classiest guys in the game. Here are a few things while we await word from Wake Forest…. Very early names at George Washington: Duke assistant coach Nate James, Bowling Green head coach Michael Huger, Louisiana Tech head coach Eric
BREAKING: St. Joe’s Fires Phil Martelli
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that St. Joe’s has fired Phil Martelli. He was informned of the decision yesterday. The official announcement is expected today. Martelli had been the head coach of the Hawks since 1995. In his 24 seasons, he compiled a 444-328 record. He was the 2004 Consensus National Coach of the Year
REPORT: Three UMass Assistants Relieved of Duties
We’ve been following this one for a few days. Now, multiple sources, including the Daily Hampshire Gazette are confirming that UMass head coach Matt McCall has fired all three of his assistant coaches. This rumor first surfaced at the A-10 Tournament, and now has been made a reality. Associate head coach Cliff Warren, assistant coaches
Four coaches who are returning for the 2019-20 season…
There has been much speculation about these four spots, but they’ve all now been confirmed as safe for this off season: School Coach 2018-19 Overall Confirmation Fordham Jeff Neubauer 12-20 51-75 (4 yrs) HERE Penn State Pat Chambers 14-18 127-140 (8 yrs) HERE Richmond Chris Mooney 13-20 250-215 (14 yrs) HERE SMU Tim Jankovich
Coaching Change made at DII Mississippi College
Don Lofton is no longer the head basketball coach at Mississippi College. He had been the head coach at the school since 2002, and won 220 games over his 15-season tenure. He will be replaced by current AD Mike Jones. This will be Jones’ third stint as the head basketball coach at Mississippi College. The
Schilling resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Mount Marty College (SD)
Cody Schilling has resigned as the head basketball coach at NAIA Mount Marty College (SD). He just wrapped up his second season as the Lancers head coach – his squad was 6-23 (2-18 GPAC). Schilling posted the following to Twitter:
DI JUCO DIRT: Richard Bland College (Va) opens
I can confirm that Preston Beverly is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA DI Richard Bland College (VA). Beverly was also the full-time assistant director of athletics at the college. Due to budget cuts, the full-time position was eliminated, so Beverly will be moving on from his basketball duties as well. Beverly replaced
Elon fires Head Basketball Coach Matt Matheny
Elon University Director of Athletics Dave Blank announced today that head men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny will not be retained. A national search for a new head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately. “I want to thank Matt for his leadership over the past 10 years,” Blank said. “He has been an excellent ambassador for Elon athletics and Phoenix
DI JUCO DIRT: Butler CC opens
I can confirm that Bryan Miller is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA DI Butler Community College (KS). Miller had been the head coach of the Grizzlies for the past four seasons, and had spent three seasons before that as an assistant in the program. He compiled a 68-54 record during his tenure,
REPORT: TCU fires assistant coach Corey Barker
Horned Frogs assistant placed on leave earlier this month surrounding involvement in Pay-for-Play scandal According to a report from Mac Engle of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, TCU has fired assistant basketball coach Corey Barker. Barker was placed on leave earlier this month after he was accused of accepting a $6,000 payment from an Adidas middleman