Quinnipiac Director of Athletics Greg Amodio has announced a contract extension for Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Pecora through the end of the 2027-28 season. Pecora has led the Bobcats to a 19-6 start during his first season at the helm of the program. Quinnipiac (11-3 MAAC record) currently sits atop the league standings with just under
WEEK 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
Legendary Coach Lefty Driesell passes away
Legendary men’s basketball coach Lefty Driesell passed away this morning at the age of 92. The former head coach at Davidson (1960-69), Maryland (1969-86), James Madison (1988-96), and Georgia State (1997-03) held an overall coaching record of 786-394 and was named Coach of the Year nine times throughout four different conferences. There have been many
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Grant named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Mount Olive
The University of Mount Olive has officially removed the interim tag from head basketball coach Zach Grant, and named him to the position on a permanent basis. Grant took over for Dory Hines at the end of September after a late change was made. He had been an assistant on the UMO staff for one
OFFICIAL: Ohio State fires Head Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann
Following-up on earlier reports from today. Ohio State has made Chris Holtmann’s dismissal official this afternoon by releasing the following statement: Gene Smith, The Ohio State University Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director, has terminated the contract of men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann effective immediately. Holtmann had four years remaining on his contract
REPORT: Holtmann out at Ohio State
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Chris Holtmann has been fired as the head basketball coach at Ohio State. Holtmann was in his 7th season with the Buckeyes, and had compiled a 137-86 (.614) record, including a 14-11 (4-10 Big Ten) mark this season. It has been reported that Ohio State could
WEEK 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Fearne named Head Basketball Coach at Charlotte
Mike Hill, Director of Athletics for the Charlotte 49ers, announced on Monday the official appointment of Aaron Fearne as the 14th head coach of the men’s basketball team. Fearne, who has been serving as the interim head coach since June 2023, will be available to the media at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13. “From the moment he took over
Stony Brook announces contract extension for Head Basketball Coach Geno Ford
Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron announced that Stony Brook men’s basketball head coach Geno Ford has signed a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. “As we continue to make strides in our second year in the CAA, I believe that our program is best served with Geno leading our young men,” Director of Athletics Shawn
Southern Miss releases statement regarding health of Head Coach Jay Ladner
The University of Southern Mississippi has released the following statement on the health of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner: Southern Miss men’s basketball head coach Jay Ladner was hospitalized on Tuesday morning in Hattiesburg after suffering a heart related medical emergency. Ladner will step away from the team while he is expected to make a full
Wade inks new 5-yr deal at McNeese State
“The best is yet to come!” That was the message McNeese Cowboys basketball head coach Will Wade relayed to a packed Kleckley Room at the Legacy Center on Tuesday afternoon after Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer announced the signing of Wade to a new five-year contract that will pay him a record $700,000 per year plus incentives. The
NAIA NEWS: Brubaker promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at OUAZ
Ottawa University Arizona Men’s Basketball and Coach Matt Keeley have announced the promotion of Cale Brubaker to Associate Head Coach. Coach Brubaker has his hands on all parts of Spirit basketball, primarily taking the lead on scouting and recruiting. Cale came to OUAZ at the start of the 2021-2022 season. OUAZ is in just its seventh season as a