Saint Louis University announced tonight that it has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford. “For eight years, Travis led our men’s basketball program with passion and dignity,” SLU Director of Athletics Chris May said. “This decision was not made lightly.” “It is our expectation to regularly compete for conference championships and play in the NCAA Tournament,”
REPORT: Hampton expected to name Ivan Thomas as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a report from the Field of 68, Hampton University is expected to name Georgetown associate head coach Ivan Thomas as their next head basketball coach. Thomas would replace Buck Joyner, who was fired earlier this week. Thomas, a Norfolk, Virginia native, had been on Ed Cooley’s staff for 8 seasons at Providence before
OFFICIAL: Craft named Head Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Following-up on reports from earlier today…Tim Craft has officially been hired as the head basketball coach at Western Carolina. Here’s the statement the WCU released: An experienced head coach with regional ties, Tim Craft was named head men’s basketball coach at Western Carolina University, announced on Wednesday by Director of Athletics Alex Gary. Craft spent
REPORT: Western Carolina to hire Tim Craft as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Field of 68 report, Western Carolina will name Tim Craft as their new head men’s basketball coach. He would replace Justin Gray, who departed for Coastal Carolina earlier this week. Craft has been the head coach at Gardner-Webb for the past 11 seasons where he has gone 188-166 (.531). This past season,
OFFICIAL: Kenny Payne fired at Louisville
The University of Louisville has informed Kenny Payne he will not return next season as men’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Josh Heird announced Wednesday. Heird will be available to members of the media this afternoon. “Kenny has given a great deal to this university over a span of nearly 40 years, and he will always
Beard inks new contract at Ole Miss
After guiding the Rebel basketball team to its first 20-win season in five years, Ole Miss and head coach Chris Beard will continue their upward trajectory and have agreed on a new contract, it was announced Wednesday by Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter. “The future of Ole Miss Basketball could not be brighter
West Virginia AD issues statement on Men’s Basketball Search
West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today the beginning of a national search for a new head men’s basketball coach. In his statement, he thanks interim head coach Josh Eilert and his staff for their “leadership and professionalism.” While never directly addressing Eilert’s future, Baker did say that he “met with Coach Eilert, the coaching staff and the team
DAILY DIRT – 3/13/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard… IUPUI (which will become Indiana University Indianapolis on July 1st) started “intro” Zooms this week. Not sure on the exact amount of early calls, but sounds like a sizable number. Multiple sources are saying to keep an eye on D2 University of
REPORT: Louisville to part ways with Kenny Payne
To the surprise of no one, the Field of 68 is reporting that Louisville will part ways with head basketball coach Kenny Payne. The Louisville alum has struggled since taking over the Cardinals, going 4-28 (2-18 ACC) in year one, and 8-24 (3-17) this season. Payne will end his tenure at Louisville having gone 12-52
Madsen signs two-year contract extension at Cal
California men’s basketball head coach Mark Madsen has signed a two-year contract extension, Cal Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton announced Tuesday. Madsen, who was named the 19th head coach in program history last March, is in the first year of a five-year contract, and the two-year extension will take it to 2030. “Coach Madsen has made an incredible
NAIA NEWS: Southeastern U parts ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Randy Lee
Southeastern University athletics director Drew Watson announced today that the university has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Randy Lee. Lee spent the last two seasons as head coach and served two separate stints as an assistant coach for a total of six seasons. The Fire won The Sun Conference regular season and tournament titles last year, but
INCREASING TREND: Multiple Colleges announce school closures, others shutter their Athletics Departments
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) The increasing trend of small colleges closing and athletic departments shutting down is continuing in full force this spring. Here’s a recap of what’s taken place over just the past few weeks: Schools closing: On life support (scroll down for full recap): Athletics Departments shutting down: Notre Dame College (OH) –