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
Hartman Retires as Men’s Basketball Coach at LBCC
Linn-Benton Community College men’s basketball coach Everett Hartman has announced his retirement. He will remain in the position until his successor is named. “My experience at LBCC has been tremendous,” Hartman said. “After much thought and reflection, I knew that it was time. I’m looking forward to spending more time with my wife and
OFFICIAL: Jamion Christian Hired as GW Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Jamion Christian, who architected a perennial Northeast Conference title contender at Mount St. Mary’s and turned Siena into one of the nation’s most improved teams in 2018-19, has been hired as GW men’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics and Recreation Tanya Vogel announced Thursday. Christian led the Mount to a pair of NCAA Tournament
REPORT: Jamion Christian to George Washington
Multiple outlets are reporting that Siena’s Jamion Christian will become the next head coach at George Washington. In his only season at Siena, Christian led the Saints to 17-16 (11-6 MAAC) record. Before being hired at Siena, he spent six seasons as the head coach at Mount Saint Mary’s where he went 101-95. More on
Enriquez resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western New Mexico
Western New Mexico University Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Matt Enriquez has stepped down announced Director of Athletics Scott Noble. Enriquez has been at the helm of the Mustang men’s basketball program for the past 3 seasons, and before that an assistant for 10. He began his college career in 2002 as a student-athlete. Back when
Washington extends Hopkins through 2025
Washington Athletic Director Jen Cohen announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Mike Hopkins has agreed to an extension that will keep the back-to-back Pac-12 Coach of the Year on Montlake through 2025. “I couldn’t be happier to be at the University of Washington and am so thankful for the leadership we have under both President
DIII DIRT: CCNY Opens
I have head from multiple sources who have told me that Paul Dail is out as the head basketball coach at DIII CCNY. Dail, a CCNY alum had been the Beavers head coach for the past two seasons. His team finished 6-19 (6-10 CUNYAC) this past season, and he wraps up his time at the
DII DIRT: Change made at ART U (CA)
I have heard from a great source that Julius Barnes is no longer the head basketball coach at DII Academy of Art University (CA). Barnes, a former standout at Stanford, had spent seven seasons as the Urban Knights head coach. This past season, his squad went 11-17 (11-11 PACWEST). Barnes compiled a 58-128 (48-59 PACWEST)
Daily Dirt – 3/21/19
Some things that I’ve heard while getting ready for today’s games… The hot name right now at George Washington is UMBC head coach Ryan Odom. A sneaky name here is Yale head coach James Jones. Parker is running this one. An early name at St. Joe’s is Indiana assistant Bruiser Flint. The St. Joe’s alum
OFFICIAL: Lander Names Drew Richards Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com first posted on Sunday.… Drew Richards, who has been a part of four NCAA Tournament appearances in the last five seasons, has been selected as the head coach of the Lander men’s basketball team. “We are thrilled to name Drew Richards as our new men’s basketball head coach,” said