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
Howes resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Catholic
After 276 wins, six NCAA tournament appearances and five conference championships, Catholic University head men’s basketball coach Steve Howes announced his resignation on Wednesday. He served as the Cardinals’ head coach since the 2004-05 season. “It has been a privilege to lead this special program,” Howes said. “I am grateful to the countless staff, coaches
Morgan State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Bozeman’s Contract Not Renewed
Morgan’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Edward Scott announced today his decision to not renew Todd Bozeman‘s contract as head coach of the Morgan State University men’s basketball program. Bozeman served as the Bears’ head coach since joining the University in 2006. “Today’s decision was especially tough because Coach Bozeman has been the face of our
Ole Miss Extends Contract of Kermit Davis
Exactly one year after being publicly introduced at The Pavilion as the new leader of the Ole Miss men’s basketball program, head coach Kermit Davis has agreed in principle to a new four-year contract. In his first season guiding the Rebels, the SEC Coach of the Year brought Ole Miss back to the NCAA Tournament
Interim Tag Removed; Howard Named Basketball Head Coach at Alabama A&M
Dylan Howard officially has been hired as the Alabama A&M men’s basketball coach. Even though Howard has a new title, he is not new to the Alabama A&M program. In June, Howard was named Alabama A&M’s interim men’s basketball coach, leading the Bulldogs through the 2018-19 season. Alabama A&M Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks announced
OFFICIAL: St. Joe’s parts ways with Martelli
Following up on the report from earlier today, St. Joe’s has issued the following statement on the dismissal of long-time head basketball coach Phil Martelli: Today, Saint Joseph’s University announced its decision to make a leadership change in its men’s basketball program. The University will immediately begin a search for a new head coach, with
Daily Dirt – 3/19/19
Still shaking my head about what St. Joe’s just did. Coach Martelli is one of the classiest guys in the game. Here are a few things while we await word from Wake Forest…. Very early names at George Washington: Duke assistant coach Nate James, Bowling Green head coach Michael Huger, Louisiana Tech head coach Eric
BREAKING: St. Joe’s Fires Phil Martelli
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that St. Joe’s has fired Phil Martelli. He was informned of the decision yesterday. The official announcement is expected today. Martelli had been the head coach of the Hawks since 1995. In his 24 seasons, he compiled a 444-328 record. He was the 2004 Consensus National Coach of the Year
REPORT: Three UMass Assistants Relieved of Duties
We’ve been following this one for a few days. Now, multiple sources, including the Daily Hampshire Gazette are confirming that UMass head coach Matt McCall has fired all three of his assistant coaches. This rumor first surfaced at the A-10 Tournament, and now has been made a reality. Associate head coach Cliff Warren, assistant coaches
Four coaches who are returning for the 2019-20 season…
There has been much speculation about these four spots, but they’ve all now been confirmed as safe for this off season: School Coach 2018-19 Overall Confirmation Fordham Jeff Neubauer 12-20 51-75 (4 yrs) HERE Penn State Pat Chambers 14-18 127-140 (8 yrs) HERE Richmond Chris Mooney 13-20 250-215 (14 yrs) HERE SMU Tim Jankovich
Coaching Change made at DII Mississippi College
Don Lofton is no longer the head basketball coach at Mississippi College. He had been the head coach at the school since 2002, and won 220 games over his 15-season tenure. He will be replaced by current AD Mike Jones. This will be Jones’ third stint as the head basketball coach at Mississippi College. The