Following-up on the reports from yesterday. Here’s the official statement from SIU on their dumping of alum and Saluki Hall of Famer Bryan Mullins: Southern Illinois University announced today that it has parted ways with fifth-year head coach Bryan Mullins. In five seasons at his alma mater, Mullins recorded an 86-68 record, including a 19-13 mark
Washington parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins
The University of Washington will part ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins at the conclusion of the season, Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today. “Mike has led the program with great integrity during his seven years at Washington, and remains a highly respected coach and one of the great gentlemen in the game,” Dannen said.
REPORT: Southern Illinois fires Mullins
According to a Jeff Goodman report, Southern Illinois has fired Head Basketball Coach Bryan Mullins. Mullins, an SIU alum, returned to his alma mater as the head coach back in 2019. Mullins went 86-68 (.558) during 5 seasons at SIU, winning 23 games last season, and 19 this year. The Salukis, who were the #6
Hardy resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Loyola University Maryland
Tavaras Hardy announced he is stepping down today as head men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Maryland where he recently completed his sixth season on the Greyhounds’ sideline. “Tavaras has been passionate about the well-being and success of not just our men’s basketball student-athletes, but the entire Loyola community since he came to our university,” said Donna
McDermott inks long-term contract extension at Creighton
McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom has announced that Creighton University men’s basketball head coach Greg McDermott has signed a long-term contract extension. The previous contract was set to expire after the completion of the 2025-26 basketball season. “We are pleased that Greg McDermott will be the head coach of our men’s basketball program for many years to come,” Blossom said. “This extension recognizes Greg’s exceptional
DAILY DIRT – 3/8/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Starting to get busy out there. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Some search firm updates – I will add these to the running list that I am keeping HERE. I’ve also started to track some of the search firms for open women’s jobs, so will add that Brian
Tarleton State extends Head Basketball Coach Billy Gillispie through 2026
Tarleton State University has agreed to a contract extension with head head men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie. Pending board approval, Gillispie’s extension runs through 2026. TSU also extended head football coach Todd Whitten, and the University released the following statement: “The Texan Football and Men’s Basketball programs have established themselves as two of the best teams
Everick Sullivan Resigns as Men’s Basketball Coach at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne’s head men’s basketball coach, Everick Sullivan, has announced he is resigning as head men’s basketball coach, effective March 31, 2024. “My family and I are grateful to have been a part of the Hickory community for the past eight years,” said Everick Sullivan. “I’m thankful for all the players, assistants and support staff who have been
Houston Christian does not renew Cottrell’s contract
Houston Christian University has made the decision to not renew the contract of Ron Cottrell, James Sears Bryant Head Men’s Basketball Coach, following the end of the 2023-24 basketball season and will begin the search for a new head coach immediately. “We are grateful for the many traditions of excellence embodied in the Ron Cottrell era of HCU
NAIA NEWS: Thompson promoted to Head Basketball Coach at OLLU
Marcus Thompson has been named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). Thompson returned to OLLU as an assistant coach in 2021 and has been chosen as the Saints’ fifth head coach since the program’s inaugural season in 2009. He will take over officially on April 1. Thompson will take over
JUCO DIRT: Iowa Central opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Chad Helle is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Iowa Central Community College. Helle took over for long-time ICCC head coach Dennis Pilcher back in 2019, after spending 17-years as an assistant under the legendary coach. Helle also played for Pilcher at Iowa
Detroit Mercy, Mike Davis mutually agree to part ways
University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced today that the University and head men’s basketball coach Mike Davis have mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately. Coach Davis recently completed his sixth year at UDM finishing with a record of 1-31 this season, 60-119 overall, 44-65 in conference play and 412-360 for his