John Richardson III, who took over as the interim head coach at D2 Elizabeth City State on January 8th, has officially had the interim tag removed. Here’s the statement that ECSU issued today announcing the move: Elizabeth City State University Athletics announced on Thursday, March 21st that John Richardson III has been named the Men’s Basketball Head
OFFICIAL: Rob Lanier out at SMU
After doubling his win total from year one to year two, Rob Lanier has been fired as the head basketball coach at SMU. Here’s the statement from the school which doesn’t address why Lanier was let go: SMU Director of Athletics Rick Hart has announced a change in leadership for the Mustang men’s basketball program. “We want to
REPORT: SMU fires Lanier after 20-win season
According to a report from Jeff Goodman, SMU has fired head basketball coach after just two seasons. Lanier won ten games in his first season at SMU, and doubled that total this season, finishing 20-13 and advancing to the NIT. Lanier has also been the head coach at Georgia State and Siena. He holds a
Hodgson receives contract extension at Arkansas State
Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson, a finalist for the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award, has signed a new agreement that extends his contract to March 31, 2029. “The growth of our men’s basketball program in only one year under Bryan’s
DAILY DIRT – 3/21/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick things as the best Thursday of the year (sorry Thanksgiving) is finally here! I mentioned the search at SIU in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT. I’ve now been told that Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin has to be added to this list. His squad captured the OVC Championship
Old Dominion Basketball Staff Update
Old Dominion Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Jones announced on two more members – Matt Hamilton and James Robinson, III – to the 2024-25 coaching staff along with retaining Jamal Robinson as an assistant coach. Jones previously announced the hiring of Odell Hodge as special assistant to the head coach earlier this week. “I’m excited about the staff
Loyola Marymount adds former Pepperdine Head Coach Romar to Basketball Staff
One of the sport’s all-time winningest and most accomplished coaches, Lorenzo Romar, has been hired to join Stan Johnson‘s staff ahead of the 2024-25 season. Romar’s track record as one of the most respected and successful people in the business will bring a new look to the LMU sidelines going forward. “Coach Romar is one of the
JUCO NEWS: Santa Fe’s Mowry announces retirement
Long-time Santa Fe College men’s basketball coach, Chris Mowry, has decided to retire ending a twenty-one-year tenure as the Head Coach at Santa Fe. His twenty-one seasons at Santa Fe lead the way in the record books. Kenny Drost is the only other coach in SF men’s basketball history to have served for more than
OFFICIAL: Maciariello out as Head Basketball Coach at Siena
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.