A few things I’ve heard as the sea of sweatsuits heads out of Minneapolis… How about all of the Rick Barnes and Lon Kruger to UCLA stuff? Crazy how long this search has taken with no clear direction. I’m tired of following this one, but feel like I should. It’s like driving by an accident
Mike Young Named Head Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech President Dr. Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced on Sunday that Mike Young has accepted the men’s basketball head coaching position at Virginia Tech. The Radford, Virginia native joins the Hokies after a record-setting 17-year tenure at Wofford. The Terriers posted a 30-5 overall record in 2018-19, including a perfect
OFFICIAL: Musselman Named Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas
Former NBA and University of Nevada head coach Eric Musselman has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced on Sunday. Musselman has more than 30 years of coaching experience, including 14 years as a head coach in the NBA, NCAA
Pitino, Gophers Agree to Contract Extension
The University of Minnesota has agreed to a two-year contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino. The agreement is subject to Board of Regents approval. “My family and I have loved living in the Twin Cities the last six years,” said Pitino. “We have met so many wonderful, supportive people. It’s an honor
REPORT: Musselman in contract negotiations with Arkansas
According to a report by HawgSports.com, Nevada head coach Eric Musselman is in contract negotiations with Arkansas to become their next head basketball coach. This past season, Musselman led the Wolfpack to a 29-5 season, and their third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. In his four seasons at Nevada, Musselman has gone 110-34, including
REPORT: Ryan Odom to remain at UMBC
A report today from the Baltimore Sun confirms that Ryan Odom will remain at UMBC next season, and will not be heading to Virginia Tech. Earlier today, the Washington Post reported that Odom would be announced as the Hokies new head coach today. UMBC finished 21-13 (11-5 AE) record this past season, and lost to
Buffalo promotes Whitesell to Head Basketball Coach
Jim Whitesell, the University at Buffalo’s associate head coach for the last four seasons, has been named the 14th head men’s basketball coach in school history, athletic director Mark Alnutt announced on Saturday afternoon. “After conducting a national search and talking with some of the brightest college basketball minds across the country, it was clear to
Pelphrey Named Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Tech
Following an extensive national search, Tennessee Tech University President Phil Oldham and Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced today the hiring of John Pelphrey as the 13th men’s basketball coach in Golden Eagle history. “It’s an honor and privilege to be at Tennessee Tech,” Pelphrey expressed. “My family and I, and our staff, were looking for
REPORT: Dixon appears to be out as candidate for UCLA basketball coach
According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, UCLA’s courtship of TCU head coach Jamie Dixon has ended “barring an 11th-hour resolution.“ It appears that the $8 million buyout is too much for UCLA “even after identifying Dixon as their candidate as part of a lengthy search“, and TCU is not willing to lower
McMahon signs 4-year extension at Murray State
Murray State University Department of Athletics announced that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt McMahon signed a new four-year contract taking him through the 2022-23 season. The agreement was ratified by the MSU Board of Regents at Pogue Library in Murray, Kentucky. “Murray State Basketball just completed a historic season and we are very appreciative of
Arkansas Search Update…
It sounds like Arkansas has whiffed again on another target, as I have heard that Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall has spurned the Razorbacks. Here’s what’s happened so far in this one… Shortly after Mike Anderson was fired, there was a lot of speculation that Kelvin Sampson would be the choice here – mostly due to
Talley tabbed as Interim Head Basketball Coach at Oklahoma Christian U.
Kendre Talley, a former All-America men’s basketball player and current assistant coach for Oklahoma Christian, will serve as the program’s interim head coach for the 2019-20 season, OC Athletic Director David Lynn said Friday. Talley has served on the OC men’s basketball staff on a full-time basis since Aug. 1, 2017, after spending the 2015-16