Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos announced today that the University of Nebraska will search for a new head coach for its men’s basketball program. The decision to end Head Coach Tim Miles’ employment came after consulting with University leaders, and Moos has begun the process to find the next head coach of the men’s basketball
Tim Miles out at Nebraska
Tim Miles is out as the head basketball coach at Nebraska. He had been the Cornhuskers head coach since 2012 and has compiled a 116-114 (52-76 BIG) record at the school. Nebraska wrapped up this season with a 19-17 (6-14 B1G) record, and advanced to the second round of the NIT. An official announcement is
Prohm signs extension at Iowa State
Iowa State University announced Tuesday that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Prohm has agreed to a contract extension with the University through June 30, 2025. “It was important to (Iowa State President) Dr. Wendy Wintersteen, Coach (Steve) Prohm and me that we sent a message to our student-athletes, future recruits and fans that there is
Dave Rose to announce retirement at BYU
Veteran head coach calls 1:00pm press conference to make announcement Dave Rose will hold a press conference today at 1:00pm where he will reportedly announce his retirement. Rose, who just completed his 14th season at BYU had won 20 or more games in each of his campaigns until going 19-13 this year. He wraps-up his
JUCO DIRT: Tallahassee CC set to name new head basketball coach
I can confirm through multiple sources that Tallahassee CC will name Zach Settembre as their new head basketball coach. Settembre had served as the interim head coach for the Eagles since Mark White resigned at the end of January. Settembre joined the TCC staff last fall. He had previously served as an assistant at Kentucky
OFFICIAL: Ford Named Head Basketball Coach at Stony Brook
Stony Brook athletic director Shawn Heilbron has named Geno Ford as the 12th head coach of the Stony Brook men’s basketball program. Ford will have his interim tag removed after serving eight days as the team’s head coach following the departure of Jeff Boals to Ohio University. “My primary focus during this search was to
Daily Dirt – 3/26/19
Crazy day so far. Here’s a quick “speed round” of the Daily Dirt. More to come… The Scott Cross to Troy rumors are heating up. Sounds like this one could be done soon (or may in fact be done). Cross was 225-161 in his 12 seasons at UT Arlington before being released after a
OFFICIAL: CCNY Makes Men’s Basketball Coaching Change
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on March 21st (DIII DIRT). It has now been made official that CCNY has made a men’s basketball coaching change. The college has released the following statement; “Effective Immediately, Paul Dail has stepped down from his role as head men’s basketball coach, after two seasons leading
OFFICIAL: Maciariello Named Head Basketball Coach at Siena
Siena Basketball alumnus Carmen Maciariello ’01 has been named the 18th head coach in Siena Men’s Basketball history. The native of nearby Clifton Park, New York recently completed his first season as an assistant coach in his second stint on the Siena Basketball staff. Maciariello will be formally introduced at a press conference Tuesday at
UC Irvine Head Coach Russell Turner issues statement regarding insensitive comments
UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner referred to Oregon freshman Louis King as “Queen” several times during his team’s NCAA Tournament loss in San Jose on Sunday. He has now issued a statement apologizing for his actions. Here is the video of UC Irvine head coach Russ Turner explaining his reasoning for calling Oregon
Payne out as Head Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State head men’s basketball coach Andre Payne’s contract will not be renewed, as announced by Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee on Monday. “We would like to thank Coach Andre Payne for his service to the University and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Ford-Kee said. “The search for a new head
REPORT: Stony Brook to promote Geno Ford to Head Basketball Coach
According to a report by Newsday, Stony Brook will name Geno Ford as their new head basketball coach. Ford had been as assistant for the Seawolves for the past three seasons, and was promoted to interim head coach earlier this month when Jeff Boals departed for Ohio. Ford has previously served as the head coach