The Tommy Brown era of Lee University basketball came to an end Saturday, after 11 years, when school officials announced a search committee is being formed to seek his successor. Brown took the helm at Lee in 2005 and led his team to numerous winning seasons in the NAIA, before faltering in three years of
HOT: King Rice Agrees to New 5-Year Pact at Monmouth
Monmouth University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach King Rice agreed to a new five-year contract solidifying his tenure at the University through the 2020-21 season. Building off of last year’s solid 18-15 (13-7 MAAC) campaign, Rice, in his fifth year at the helm, has led the Hawks to a school record 23 victories this season,
Ian McKeithen Promoted to Head Basketball at Doane College
Doane College Athletic Director Jill McCartney announced today the promotion of Ian McKeithen to head coach for the men’s basketball program. McKeithen joined the Tiger coaching staff this past year as an assistant coach and has served as the interim head coach since the position became open following the departure of Jim Weeks. Coach McKeithen
HOT: Chris Fear Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas Wesleyan Director of Athletics Mike Hermann has accepted the resignation of Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Fear. Fear coached five seasons at Kansas Wesleyan, compiling a 29-115 overall record. During his tenure at KWU, Fear coached ten All-KCAC performers and six Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes. Fear was charged with rebuilding the basketball program from the ground
DII DIRT: Fred Thompson Not Retained at Millersville
After 18 seasons as the head coach at Millersville University (PA), Fred Thompson has been informed that his contract will not be renewed. An official announcement is expected with in the next day or so. Thompson compiled a 272-233 record during his career at MU. He ranks third in the program’s history for career wins,
BREAKING: Byrne Resigns at Ohio Northern, Bensman Named New Head Coach
Rich Bensman has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern University, effective immediately. He replaces Kevin Byrne, who resigned on Wednesday as head coach after four seasons as the helm. Bensman has served as an assistant coach at Ohio Northern for the previous four years. “We are excited to begin a new
HOT: Florida State’s Hamilton Receives Extension Through 2018-19
Florida State University Director of Athletics Stan Wilcox announced today that FSU has reached an agreement in principle with head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton on an extension of his contract. The Seminoles’ leader in all-time wins, Hamilton’s current contract will be extended through the 2018-19 season. “Our goal is to be in the NCAA Tournament
2016 TRACKER: College Basketball Coaching Changes
It’s that time of the year already! We have started our 2016 Tracker where we follow the college basketball coaching changes at ALL levels. The changes will be updated once they have been confirmed. The Tracker can be found on the right-hand side of our home page, and can also be accessed here: 2016 TRACKER.
Judkins Wins 200th Game at Dixie State
Four Storm players tallied double figures in a balanced scoring attack as Dixie State handed Head Coach Jon Judkins his 200th victory on the DSU bench with a 75-65 win at Dominican University Monday night in San Rafael, Calif. In addition to his 200th victory Monday night, Coach Judkins (200-99 overall at DSU) will coach
Support Staff Q&A: Grand Canyon University DBO Luke DallaRiva
This is the second installment in a series of Q&A’s with DI basketball support staffers. Davidson College Director of Basketball Operations Abe Woldeslassie was our first contributor last week – you can read his Q&A HERE. Hopefully this series can be helpful for young coaches trying to climb the coaching ladder. This edition is with Grand Canyon University
OFFICIAL: Jim Weeks Out as Basketball Coach at Doane College
Following up on a rumor that we posted yesterday… Doane College has confirmed in a press release that Jim Weeks is no longer the head basketball coach at the school. “We wish Coach Weeks the best in his future endeavors and thank him for the dedication and leadership he provided the young men in our
HOT: Principia College (IL) Head Basketball Coach Mike Bushong Announces Retirement
After serving Principia in many different capacities for over 40 years, Head Basketball Coach Mike Bushong has announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2015-16 season. Current Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Todd Zimmerman, has been appointed as the interim head coach for the remainder of the school term and will work closely with coach Bushong to