According to an ESPN report, Louisville head coach Rick Pitino has told members of his coaching staff that he expects to lose his job over allegations that the Cardinals basketball program is involved in a federal investigation into fraud and corruption in college basketball recruiting. ESPN’s Michael Eaves quotes a source as saying Pitino “knows
HOT: Auburn Suspends Associate Head Coach Chuck Person
Auburn President Steven Leath just sent a series of tweets in which he addressed the current investigation and the status of associate head coach Chuck Person: “This morning’s news is shocking, we are saddened, angry and disappointed. We have suspended Coach Person without pay effective immediately. We are committed to playing by the rules, and
RECAP: College Basketball Fraud and Corruption Investigation
It’s been a crazy day following the news that ten people, including four current NCAA coaches, have been charged in conjunction with a fraud and corruption scandal. Here’s a quick re-cap of what’s been happening: The Story: Four high major assistant basketball coaches reportedly took cash bribes to deliver star athletes to a financial adviser
WATCH LIVE: United States Attorney’s Press Conference
Follow this link to WATCH LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/usaosdny/ The United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York just released documents related to a corruption scheme involving as many as four current college basketball assistant coaches Official court documents stating the charges against current Auburn Associate head coach Chuck Person can be found here:
BREAKING: As Many as 4 College Coaches Charged in Corruption Scheme
The United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York just released documents related to a corruption scheme involving as many as four current college basketball assistant coaches. There will be a press conference today at noon to announce charges of fraud and corruption in college basketball. Federal criminal charges have been brought
Ken Moses Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Missouri State University-West Plains
Chris Popp, head coach of the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Basketball team, today announced the hiring of Ken Moses as the team’s new assistant coach. Moses, a native of Honolulu, Hawai’i, began his new duties Monday. He comes to the Grizzlies following four years as a graduate assistant and assistant coach at the University
Indiana University South Bend Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Indiana University South Bend men’s basketball coach Scott Cooper has added Doug Barnbrook and O’Brien Hobbs to his bench for the 2017-18 season. Barnbrook brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to IU South Bend after having served as the head junior varsity coach and varsity assistant at John Adams High School from 2007-17. Prior to
Former Kentucky/USC Star Joins Northwest Nazarene Men’s Basketball Staff
Northwest Nazarene University head men’s basketball coach Paul Rush has announced the addition of Rodrick Rhodes to the coaching staff to serve as an assistant coach for the Crusaders. “We feel blessed to have Coach Rhodes join an already special group of assistants here at NNU,” Rush commented. “During my time getting to know him
Fresno State Basketball Staff Update
Fresno State head men’s basketball coach Rodney Terry has promoted Nick Matson to assistant coach and hired Lamar’s Brian Burton as the Bulldogs’ new director of basketball operations. HoopDirt.com first reported that Burton would be joining Terry’s staff back on August 29th (Fresno State Dirt). Matson, a native of Roseville, Calif., is entering his seventh
Dante Agnew Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Nyack College
Former Nyack College Point Guard Dante Agnew has been hired as an assistant men’s basketball coach for the Warriors. Dante will be heavily involved in player development and recruiting. A 2016 Nyack grad, Agnew spent the last year training several professional basketball players including former Marist star Chavaughn Lewis who currently plays in Poland and
Tom Barrett Named Coordinator of Basketball Operations at Sacred Heart
The Sacred Heart men’s basketball program announced the addition of Tom Barrett as Coordinator of Basketball Operations. Barrett comes to SHU after serving as the director of operations and recruiting coordinator at Maine last season. At Maine, Barrett was responsible for film exchange, scheduling, and coordinating the student managers. He was the video coordinator for
Former Kansas Standout Brady Morningstar Tabbed as Assistant Basketball Coach at Texas Wesleyan
Texas Wesleyan University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brennen Shingleton announced today the hiring of Brady Morningstar as Assistant Coach. Morningstar, an All-Big 12 selection at the University of Kansas under the direction of Head Coach Bill Self, brings a wealth of experience to the Texas Wesleyan program as the Rams set out to defend their