Courtesy: Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. – Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski became the first men’s Division I coach to win 1,000 games at one school Saturday night when his top-ranked Blue Devils beat Utah Valley 99-69 behind 24 points and 10 rebounds from freshman Marvin Bagley III. Grayson Allen added 18 points for Duke (2-0) while three
Wilk Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Morrisville State
Morrisville State men’s basketball head coach Joseph Smith announced the addition of Tom Wilk as assistant coach for the upcoming 2017-18 basketball season. Wilk returns to his alma mater after spending the past two seasons on the sidelines with the SUNY Delhi Broncos, serving as an assistant coach, and assisting the program to an overall
PDF: Recently Unsealed Indictment Reveals Pitino’s Involvement in Pay-for-Play Scandal
According to a recently unsealed indictment in the college basketball pay-for-play scandal, former Louisville head coach Rick Pitino was aware of, and participated in the securing of payments to the family of then recruit Brian Bowen. Pitino, who was fired back on October 15th, has previously been identified as “coach-2” in the original indictment. According
Bruce Pearl Reportedly not Cooperating in Auburn’s Internal Investigation
Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl says he can’t comment on a report that states he hasn’t been cooperating with the school’s internal investigation into the program. ESPN reported Wednesday that university officials have told Pearl he could lose his job if he doesn’t cooperate. Auburn hired Birmingham law firm
Four Assistant Coaches Formally Indicted in College Basketball Bribery Scheme
Associated Press NEW YORK – Four college basketball assistant coaches charged in a bribery scheme were among eight people indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in New York City. The charges and accusations in three indictments largely mirrored the facts found in criminal complaints filed against the men when they were arrested in late
Bob Huggins Inks Contract Extension at West Virginia
West Virginia University Director of Athletics Shane Lyons has announced a four-year contract extension to 2021-22 for basketball coach Bob Huggins, extending his relationship with the University until 2027. The amended employment agreement takes effect immediately. “This is a great day for our department. I want Bob Huggins leading our basketball program for many years
Spartanburg Methodist Names Nori Johnson Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Spartanburg Methodist assistant men’s basketball coach Nori Johnson has been tabbed as the Pioneers interim head coach following the departure of Jon Cremins who has accepted the position of assistant coach at NCAA Division 1 USC-Upstate. Johnson is entering his third season with the Pioneers after helping guide the team to a 29-4 record, Region
Jon Cremins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at USC Upstate
USC Upstate head coach Kyle Perry has announced the hiring of former Spartanburg Methodist College head coach Jon Cremins as an assistant coach for the Spartan men’s basketball program. Cremins has spent the past two seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at nearby Spartanburg Methodist College and led the Pioneers to a combined 55-11
Trevecca Nazarene Head Coach Suspended for Season Opener
According to a report in the Tennessean, Trevecca Nazarene men’s basketball coach Sam Harris has been suspended for tomorrow’s season opener vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene. The suspension comes after the university self-reported an unspecified rules violation. Harris has also been forced to sit out one practice as part of the punishment. AD Mark Elliott said;
Rachard Lofton Joins South Georgia State College Men’s Basketball Staff
Cory Baldwin, head men’s basketball coach at South Georgia State College (SGSC), has announced the return of former player Rachard Lofton to serve as one of SGSC’s assistant basketball coaches. “I am excited for Rachard. He has wanted to get into college coaching, and the timing, need, and opportunity were all perfect,” said Baldwin. “He
REPORT: Central Connecticut Head Coach Donyell Marshall Under Investigation for “Personnel Matter”
According to a report in the Hartford Courant, Central Connecticut State University head basketball coach Donyell Marshall and assistant coach Anthony Anderson are under investigation for a “personnel matter.” CCSU associate vice president Mark Warren McLaughlin said in a statement that neither coach will be available for tonight’s game vs. Nyack due to a “a
University of Arkansas Fort Smith Names AJ Holland Assistant Basketball Coach
University of Arkansas Fort Smith men’s basketball coach Josh Newman has announced the recently hiring of AJ Holland as assistant coach. Holland, a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., fills the vacancy created on Newman’s staff when former assistant coach Brandon Chappell left this past month to become assistant coach at his alma mater – NCAA Division