TCU director of intercollegiate athletics Chris Del Conte has announced that Trent Johnson will not return as the Horned Frogs’ head men’s basketball coach. “Trent Johnson is a man of unbelievable integrity,” Del Conte said. “It’s hard to find a better person than Trent, and I have the highest level of respect for him. However, we believe
REPORTS: Trent Johnson Out as Head Basketball Coach TCU
Multiple reports including the Dallas Morning News and ESPN are reporting that Trent Johnson has been fired as the head basketball coach at TCU. The official announcement will come later this morning. Johnson had spent the past four seasons as the head coach of the Horned Frogs. He compiled a 50-79 overall record, including a
BREAKING: Matt Brady, James Madison Mutually Part Ways
Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne on Monday announced that James Madison seeks a new direction for its men’s basketball program, mutually parting with Matt Brady following eight years at the helm as head coach. Bourne said, “We are grateful to Matt Brady and his staff for their commitment to our program over the last eight years. He
HOT: Interim Tag Lifted, Smith Officially Named Head Basketball Coach at Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M University Athletic Director Ashley Robinson announced that Byron Smith has been named the school’s head men’s basketball coach. Smith becomes the sixth head coach in PVAMU NCAA Division I history and the 10th head coach since the 1956-57 campaign. “For the last two years, we have been steadily moving all of our
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3/13 UPDATE: Tracking the 2016 College Basketball Coaching Changes
HoopDirt.com continues to track the college basketball coaching changes at all levels for 2016. The complete list can be found on our home page, and also by following this link: 2016 Coaching Changes. There are as many as 4 DI jobs expected to open within the next 24 hours, and one to be filled (I’m hearing
REPORT: Ferry to Return as Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne
According to a report by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jim Ferry will return to Duquesne as the head basketball coach next season. The Dukes, who ended their season at the A-10 Tournament on Wednesday, went 16-16 (6-12) – that was the highest win total for Ferry since he took over back in 2012. Currently, he holds
HOT: Billy Kennedy Signs New 5-Year Deal at Texas A&M
Texas A&M University has reached an agreement in principle with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Kennedy on a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced today at the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Terms of the contract are pending approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents at a future meeting. The top-seeded and SEC Co-Champion
REPORT: Rodney Billups to be Named Head Coach at Denver
Multiple outlets including 9NEWS in Denver and ESPN are reporting that Colorado assistant Rodney Billups will become the next head coach at the University of Denver. Billups, the younger brother of former NBA standout Chauncey Billups, has been on the Colorado staff for the past six seasons. He played at the University of Denver from 2002-2005 Billups
BREAKING: Joe Scott Not Retained as Head Basketball Coach at Denver
As the Denver men’s basketball program enters its off season, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics & Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today that Joe Scott will not be retained as the team’s head coach. “We’d like to thank Joe for his years of service and wish him all the best
JUCO DIRT: Beck Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western Nebraska CC
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