What a crazy day it’s been at the DI level. I tried to keep up as best as I could – so much more going on than what I’ve published (assistants on the move tomorrow), and a ton of small college stuff happening as well. Here’s a recap of today’s DI action (click on the
REPORT: Washington State finalizing deal with Kyle Smith
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, Washington State is finalizing a deal with San Francisco’s Kyle Smith to become Cougars next head basketball coach. Smith led the Dons to a 21-10 (9-7 WCC) record this past season. The head coach at USF since 2016, Smith owns a 63-40 record at the school, and has
OFFICIAL: Settembre Named Head Basketball Coach at Tallahassee CC
Confirming something that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier today (JUCO DIRT)… Tallahassee Community College director of athletics Rob Chaney has announced the hiring of Zach Settembre as head men’s basketball coach. Settembre, who served as interim head coach since mid-January, is the Eagles’ fourth head coach since joining the NJCAA in 1990 and succeeds Mark White,
Mercer Names Greg Gary Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Greg Gary, who has helped guide Purdue to three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, has been named the 27th men’s basketball head coach at Mercer University, Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Tuesday. A veteran assistant coach with over 25 years at the NCAA Division I level, Gary has spent the last eight seasons working under
Moore to retire at DIII Wooster following 2019-20 season
Steve Moore, quite simply one of the most successful basketball coaches in NCAA Division III history, has announced that he’ll retire from the College of Wooster at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year. The 2019-20 season will mark Moore’s 33rd leading the Fighting Scots, and his 39th as a Div. III head coach. “I
OFFICIAL: Scott Cross Named Head Basketball Coach at Troy
Scott Cross has been named Troy’s men’s basketball head coach, Senior Vice Chancellor for Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Tuesday. Cross averaged 19 wins in his 12 seasons as the head coach at UT Arlington and led the Mavericks to five postseason appearances. A fan reception will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the
REPORT: Donlon set to be named head coach at UMKC
According to a report by @goodmanhoops, Northwestern assistant Billy Donlon will be named as the head coach at UMKC. It sounds like the presser will take place on Friday. Donlon was the head coach at Wright State from 2010-16 (109-94), and then spent time as an assistant at both Michigan and Northwestern. More on this
Idaho State does not renew contact of Head Basketball Coach Bill Evans
Idaho State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Evans’ contract will not be renewed after it expires early in May. Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros made the announcement on Tuesday. Evans has been the head coach at Idaho State for the past seven seasons and tallied a 71-141 record and a 46-83 mark in Big
Williams Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Georgia State
A former Georgia State basketball stand-out and assistant coach for the Panthers, Travis Williams, was named the Interim Head Coach by Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb on Tuesday. Williams, a native of Tifton, Ga., scored more than 1,000 career points at Georgia State. He graduated in 1995 before earning a Master’s in Sports Administration at
OFFICIAL: Arkansas announces change in leadership of its men’s basketball program
Arkansas has made a change in leadership in its men’s basketball program. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced today that Mike Anderson has been dismissed as the head men’s basketball coach. Anderson recently completed his eighth season as the head coach of the Razorback men’s basketball team and his 25th season overall
OFFICIAL: BYU’s Dave Rose Retires
BYU men’s basketball Dave Rose today announced he is retiring from coaching at BYU after 22 years, including 14 seasons as head coach. Rose served as an assistant coach on Steve Cleveland’s staff from 1997-2005, before taking over the program prior to the 2005-06 season. “Thirty-six years, thirty-six years I’ve been doing this,” Rose said
SEC DIRT: Arkansas Fires Mike Anderson
HoopDirt.com can now confirm multiple reports that Arkansas has fired head basketball coach Mike Anderson. Sources have told me that he just finished meeting with his team to deliver the news. Anderson has been the Razorbacks coach for the past eight seasons (169-104), including 18-16 this year. He also worked as the head coach at