HoopDirt.com can confirm that Russ Beck has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Western Nebraska CC. He will remain at the college until July 31st when his contract runs out. Beck will then be moving to Utah where he has accepted a coaching and teaching position at Mountain Crest HS (Logan, UT). He
REPORT: UCLA to Retain Steve Alford
According to the BruinReportOnline.com, UCLA will retain head basketball coach Steve Alford. According to the report, after this year’s team lost in the Pac-12 Tournament to USC and finished the season with a 15-17 record, the disapproval of the third-year coach from donors, boosters and fans appeared to reach an unprecedented level. BruinReportOnline.com is reporting however
Corban University (OR) Names Austin Johnson Head Basketball Coach
Corban University Director of Athletics, Greg Eide, announced on Friday morning that the Warriors have hired current Lewis-Clark State College Associate Head Coach Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban. “I am pleased to announce Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban University,” said Eide. “After conducting a national search, we developed a very deep
Bluegrass State Dirt…
Some things that I’ve heard from the great state of Kentucky… I can confirm that Kentucky State head coach Darnell Williams has resigned. He had been an assistant for the Thorobreds since 2012, and took over as the head coach just before the 2015-16 season. KSC finished this season with an 11-14 (9-9) record. Williams
OFFICIAL: Central Florida, Donnie Jones Part Ways
UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday night that head men’s basketball coach Donnie Jones has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After a great deal of thought and deliberation, we have determined that a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program is necessary,” said White. “Donnie and his
BREAKING: Central Florida Fires Head Basketball Coach Donnie Jones
Shortly after tonight’s loss to Tulane in the AAC Tournament, Central Florida AD Danny White informed head coach Donnie Jones that he will not be retained. This was first reported by Ryan Bass. Jones just completed his 6th season at UCF where he compiled a 19-88 record (12-18 2015-16). The official announcement is expect tomorrow
Snead State CC (AL) Names Jeremiah Patterson Head Basketball Coach
Snead State Community College announced today the appointment of a new head men’s basketball coach. Jeremiah Patterson accepted the position and will begin immediately. He has served as the assistant coach of the men’s basketball team at Snead State for the past three seasons. As the head coach for Snead’s junior varsity squad, Patterson led
BREAKING: Brooks Thompson Relieved of Duties at UTSA
UTSA Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Lynn Hickey announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Brooks Thompson has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. “I met with Brooks earlier today and after evaluating all areas of the program, I have decided that it is time to make a change in leadership,” Hickey said. “I
BREAKING: St. Louis Releases Head Basketball Coach Jim Crews
Saint Louis University Director of Athletics Chris May announced today that Jim Crews has been released as SLU’s head men’s basketball coach. This decision comes as the Billikens ended their season Thursday at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship in Brooklyn, N.Y. “After reviewing the 2015-16 season and talking with Coach Crews, I have decided that
OFFICIAL: Eddie Jordan Dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Rutgers University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Patrick Hobbs announced today that Eddie Jordan has been dismissed as head men’s basketball coach. “I have decided that we need new leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Hobbs. “Rutgers University is deeply appreciative of Coach Jordan’s efforts these past three years. He is and will always remain
HOT: Earl Grant Inks 2-year Extension at College of Charleston
College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season, Director of Athletics Joe Hull announced on Thursday. “I am pleased and proud to announce that we have extended Coach Grant’s contract through the 2019-20 season,” Hull said. “Earl, his coaches and our student-athletes have earned this extension.
BREAKING: Eddie Jordan Fired as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Eddie Jordan has been fired as the head basketball coach at Rutgers University. The move, which comes as no surprise, is expected to be officially announced by Rutgers later this afternoon. Jordan, a former player at Rutgers, was hired back in 2013 after a long stint in the NBA. The former head coach of the