Former University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson plead guilty today to bribery charges surrounding the current college basketball pay-for-play scandal. According a release by the Department of Justice, Richardson pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. As a condition of his plea, he agreed to forfeit $20,000 (the amount
Gallaudet Assistant Coach John Perry passes away
Long-time Gallaudet University assistant basketball coach John Perry has passed away. GU AD Victor Mansure issued the following statement earlier this morning: Dear Campus Community: On behalf of the Athletics Department, I welcome you back for the spring semester. It is my sad duty to share with you that John Charles “Bird” Perry, ’96, who
DI JUCO DIRT: Tallahassee’s White set to resign
I can confirm through multiple sources that Tallahassee Community College Head Basketball Coach Mark White will resign. A press release will be issued in the next few days citing health concerns as the reason for the mid-season departure of veteran head coach. White’s Eagles are currently 18-3 and ranked 12th nationally in the most recent
Week 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2018-19 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/17/19
Coaches have gone wild in the American Athletic Conference with three ejections in the past two nights. Tuesday night, Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin was ejected for arguing a shot clock issue. Last night, both UConn head coach Dan Hurley, and Tulsa head coach Frank Haith were booted for arguing…with each other! The fairly amusing
Columbia College (MO) Head Coach Bob Burchard set to Retire
After a storied 31-year career, Columbia College Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director Bob Burchard has announced that he will retire following the 2018-19 basketball season. “Bob has positively impacted thousands of lives over his three decades at CC. He has served as role model and mentor not just to the athletes on his teams,
UT Martin Dirt…
I can confirm that University of Tennessee Martin associate head coach Jermaine Johnson is no longer on the Skyhawks staff. He had been at UTM since the 2014-15 season, and was promoted to associate head coach two years ago. Per athletic department policy, they do not issue statements or press releases on assistant coach departures,
Three Coaches to be Inducted into NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame
Charlotte, NC – With over 1,800 combined career wins and 73 years of total experience coaching junior college basketball, the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association has announced the induction of three prominent coaches into the Hall of Fame class of 2019. Two current head coaches – Steve Eck of Hutchinson (KS) and Pat Smith of
Stire joins UAlbany Basketball Staff
Former University at Albany men’s basketball player Greig Stire has joined head coach Will Brown’s staff as video coordinator for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. Stire moves into the role vacated by current Director of Basketball Operations Ty Conyers, who served as video coordinator during the 2017-18 season. “I am excited to have Greig
Week 9: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 9 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2018-19 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s
UAFS Head Coach Justin Bailey Placed on Administrative Leave
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has placed head men’s basketball coach Justin Bailey on administrative leave. The University has issued the following statement: “The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has placed head men’s basketball coach Justin Bailey on paid administrative leave pending a review of information that has been brought to the university’s attention.
Cantrell Named Head Basketball Coach at Walla Walla University
Walla Walla University Athletics announced on Friday morning the hiring of Eric Cantrell as the new head men’s basketball coach for the Wolves. WWU will be re-starting their men’s basketball next season following the resignation of Jimmy Hill and the cancellation of their season back in October. Cantrell joins the Wolves coaching staff following nine years of