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
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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
Daily Dirt – 3/10/16 (DI Search Updates)
Some things that I’ve heard on a few current searches… Santa Clara: It’s early in the search to replace Kerry Keating, but the process is moving quickly. I have heard from multiple sources on this one, and the same three names keep coming up: Lloyd Pierce (assistant coach Philadelphia 76ers – Santa Clara alum), Herb
Xavier’s Chris Mack Wins U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award
Chris Mack, whose Xavier Musketeers were unranked in preseason Top 25 polls but have climbed to No. 5 this week entering play in the Big East Conference Tournament, has been selected the winner of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Henry Iba Award for national coach of the year. Mack The Henry Iba Award is named
Norfolk State Men’s Assistant Larry Vickers Named Spartan’s Head Women’s Coach
Norfolk State University Director of Athletics Marty L. Miller announced Wednesday that Larry Vickers has been appointed the Spartans’ new head women’s basketball coach. Vickers, who is in his eighth season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at NSU, has served in a dual role since Jan. 20, when he added to his duties the
BREAKING: Southern Utah Head Basketball Coach Nick Robinson Relieved of Coaching Duties
Southern Utah University men’s basketball head coach Nick Robinson was relieved of his duties, effective immediately, announced Director of Athletics Jason Butikofer. “I met with Nick earlier today and after discussing the direction of the program, I communicated the decision to move toward a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Butikofer. “Nick
BREAKING: Rex Walters Fired as Head Basketball Coach at San Francisco
University of San Francisco Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters following eight years as the Dons’ head coach. “I’d like to thank Coach Walters for his eight years of service to the University of San Francisco and our men’s basketball program,” said Sidwell. “However, I