Richard Barron, University of Maine special assistant to the director of athletics, has been named head coach of the men’s basketball team. Following coach Bob Walsh’s decision to not seek a contract extension, the university moved forward with the appointment of Barron. Effective March 5, Barron will immediately assume all head coaching responsibilities. “The university
Marist College announced a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program on Monday. Mike Maker, head coach of the Marist men’s basketball program, has been relieved of his duties. This comes just days after AD Tim Murray told Center Field “At this point right now, yes, absolutely,” that Maker would return next season. “I
HoopDirt.com can confirm a report from NEWS CENTER Maine that former Maine women’s coach Richard Barron will replace Bob Walsh as the head men’s basketball coach. The school parted ways with Walsh earlier today. Barron has most recently served as a special assistant to the Athletic Director after stepping away from the women’s job for
This is going to be a busy week. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Missouri State is moving quickly in their search to replace Paul Lusk. I can confirm that no search firm will be used, instead AD Kyle Moats will chair a six person committee which includes MSU staff, faculty, and community
HoopDirt.com can confirm multiple reports that Bob Walsh is no longer the head coach at Maine. Walsh had been the Black Bears head coach since 2014 where he compiled a 24-100 record. Before that, he had a ton of success at DIII Rhode Island College where he ran up a 204-63 in nine seasons. More
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 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 2017-18 college basketball season. Past weekly and yearly
McNeese State University will begin a national search for its next men’s basketball coach following the announcement by McNeese Director of Athletics Bruce Hemphill that the University will not renew the contract of Coach Dave Simmons. Assistant Athletic Director, Tanner Stines, will chair the search. “We would like to thank Coach Simmons for his commitment
Following up on an earlier report (HoopDirt: Lusk out at Missouri State)… Missouri State University announced today (March 3) that Paul Lusk‘s contract has been canceled, and he will not return as men’s basketball head coach. The announcement was made by President Clif Smart and Director of Athletics Kyle Moats during a news conference Saturday
HoopDirt.com can confirm multiple reports that Paul Lusk is out as the head basketball coach at Missouri State. A press conference has been called for later this evening to make the announcement. Missouri State (18-15) finished the season yesterday with a loss to Southern Illinois in the MVC tournament. Lusk will wrap up his seven
Buena Vista University (BVU) Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Van Haaften has announced that he is stepping down effective March 2. He has accepted a position at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. “I want to thank BVU for the most awesome time of my life,” says Van Haaften. “These 22 years were so great.
Following up on some “dirt” that HoopDirt.com reported earlier today. It’s now been made official that Longwood University head basketball coach Jayson Gee has resigned. Longwood Athletics Director Troy Austin made the announcement a short time ago. “After a number of conversations between Coach Gee and myself, we agreed it is time to give someone else
