Old Dominion Head Basketball Coach Jeff Jones will announce his retirement during a noon press conference at Chartway Arena on Monday, the Monarch athletic department announced. Jones, who stepped away from the team following a heart attack in December, had been at ODU for the past eleven seasons. In addition to his time with the
WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Delp named Head Basketball Coach at Augustana
Director of Athletics, Mike Zapolski, announced Jordan Delp as the 18th head coach of Augustana men’s basketball at a press conference inside the Carver Center. “The servant leadership that Jordan has displayed the last nine-plus weeks while leading the Augustana men’s basketball program is emblematic of who he is as a coach and a person– analytical, focused,
Siverling resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Director of Athletics Jason Verdugo announced Friday that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Siverling has resigned from his position. “It was an honor to lead the Blugold basketball program,” Siverling said. “I want to thank God for blessing me and my family with this tremendous opportunity. As a coach you get the chance
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Lloyd extended through 2029 at Arizona
The University of Arizona and men’s basketball head coach Tommy Lloyd have agreed on a five-year contract extension that will keep Lloyd in Tucson until at least 2029, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. “Tommy has proven to be a championship coach, an exceptional leader and recruiter, and has reinvigorated Wildcat pride by transforming the
Quinnipiac extends Pecora through 2027-28
Quinnipiac Director of Athletics Greg Amodio has announced a contract extension for Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Pecora through the end of the 2027-28 season. Pecora has led the Bobcats to a 19-6 start during his first season at the helm of the program. Quinnipiac (11-3 MAAC record) currently sits atop the league standings with just under
WEEK 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
Legendary Coach Lefty Driesell passes away
Legendary men’s basketball coach Lefty Driesell passed away this morning at the age of 92. The former head coach at Davidson (1960-69), Maryland (1969-86), James Madison (1988-96), and Georgia State (1997-03) held an overall coaching record of 786-394 and was named Coach of the Year nine times throughout four different conferences. There have been many
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Grant named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Mount Olive
The University of Mount Olive has officially removed the interim tag from head basketball coach Zach Grant, and named him to the position on a permanent basis. Grant took over for Dory Hines at the end of September after a late change was made. He had been an assistant on the UMO staff for one
OFFICIAL: Ohio State fires Head Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann
Following-up on earlier reports from today. Ohio State has made Chris Holtmann’s dismissal official this afternoon by releasing the following statement: Gene Smith, The Ohio State University Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director, has terminated the contract of men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann effective immediately. Holtmann had four years remaining on his contract
REPORT: Holtmann out at Ohio State
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Chris Holtmann has been fired as the head basketball coach at Ohio State. Holtmann was in his 7th season with the Buckeyes, and had compiled a 137-86 (.614) record, including a 14-11 (4-10 Big Ten) mark this season. It has been reported that Ohio State could