Following-up on a report from earlier today. Carmen Maciariello is officially out as the head men’s basketball coach at Siena. Here is the statement that Siena released: Siena College Vice President and Director of Athletics John D’Argenio has announced that Carmen Maciariello will not return as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. A
REPORT: Siena fires Maciariello
According to a report from the Times Union, Siena has fired head men’s basketball coach Carmen Maciarello. The report states that Maciarello confirmed this news in a text to the Times Union. Siena finished this season with a 4-28 (3-17 MAAC) record. Maciariello will conclude his tenure with the Saints with a 68-72 overall mark. The
JUCO NEWS: Pellissippi State names Jones as first-ever Head Men’s Basketball Coach
East Tennessee native Darrian Jones has been named head men’s basketball coach at Pellissippi State, Athletics Director Brock Evans announced Wednesday. Jones was a standout player at Alcoa High School from 1997-2001, earning 1st Team All-State. He went on to play for two years at Hiwassee College from 2001-2003 in Madisonville, Tennessee and then finished his college career at
Florida A&M will not renew Head Basketball Coach Robert McCullum’s contract
After seven seasons leading the Florida A&M men’s basketball program, head coach Robert McCullum will not return to the Rattlers. Vice President and Director of Athletics Tiffani-Dawn Sykes announced Wednesday that McCullum’s contract, which expires June 30, will not be renewed. “I want to thank Coach McCullum for his dedication to FAMU and our basketball student-athletes,” said Sykes.
DAILY DIRT – 3/20/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Worst kept secret in college basketball seems like a done deal. Everyone has been talking about Indiana State’s Josh Schertz to St. Louis for weeks now – sounds like St. Louis is just waiting for the Sycamores to get bounced from the NIT (or win the NIT) to make an official
Hoiberg inks contract extension at Nebraska
Nebraska has agreed to a contract extension with 2024 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year Fred Hoiberg, as announced by Interim Athletic Director Dennis Leblanc and University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek on Tuesday. The new contract with Hoiberg, who has guided Nebraska to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014, extends through the 2028-29 season and
Figger out as Head Basketball Coach at UTRGV
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced on Tuesday that UTRGV Athletics and head men’s basketball coach Matt Figger have mutually agreed to part ways. A national search to fill the position will begin immediately. “We thank Coach Figger for his efforts and his contributions to our program over the last
NAIA NEWS: Wilber resigns as Head Coach at Dakota Wesleyan; Joins WNBA Phoenix Mercury coaching staff
Dakota Wesleyan University head men’s basketball coach Matt Wilber announced Tuesday that he has accepted a new position with the WNBA Phoenix Mercury coaching staff and will step down from the men’s basketball head coach position effective March 31. Coach Wilber has held the head coaching position at Dakota Wesleyan University for the past 11 seasons, the third longest coaching stint in men’s basketball history at DWU,
Bjorkgren steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Simpson College (IA)
INDIANOLA, Iowa – Simpson College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Bjorkgren has announced he is stepping down from his position after nine years. “After taking some time to evaluate and reflect on my future, I have decided to step down from my position of head men’s basketball coach,” Bjorkgren said. “I have dedicated the past
Former ODU All-American Hodge named Monarchs Special Assistant to the Head Coach
Old Dominion head men’s basketball coach announced one member of his 2024-25 staff on Tuesday and is proud to bring back Odell Hodge as special assistant to the head coach. “It is always easy and exciting to welcome one of our own back home. But what Odell represents is truly unique and our players will benefit
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Martinez named Head Basketball Coach at Coastal Bend
President Dr. Justin Hoggard and Athletic Director Vicente Garza elevated Brandon Martinez to full-time head coach of Coastal Bend’s men’s basketball program on Monday. Martinez served this past season as the interim head coach for the Cougars. Martinez, previously Coastal Bend’s assistant coach prior to the departure of Robert Byrd to Kilgore after the 2022-23
NAIA DIRT: Trinity Christian College (IL) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NAIA Trinity Christian College will open it’s men’s basketball job, as Jason Hawkins will not return as the head coach. Hawkins had been the Trolls head coach for the past six seasons. He has also served as the head coach at Indiana University-Northwest and Calumet College of