Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith released the following statement today regarding the future of Buckeyes Head Basketball Coach Thad Matta: “Recently, Thad and I had a great discussion regarding the future of our Men’s Basketball Program,” Smith said. “Thad’s record at Ohio State is an outstanding 337-122; a winning percentage of .734. He is
BRIAN BARONE: Self Awareness in Coaching…Referees and Slug Bugs
“Slug bug…1 point!” “BLUE slug bug…that is my point not yours!” “I said it first!” “You didn’t say the right color…those are the rules.” “If I call it out first, but didn’t say the color does it still count, dad?” “No…you have to say the color too otherwise it doesn’t count.” “Last time you counted
REPORT: Jones out at LSU following SEC Tournament
According to a report by Andrew Lopez from The Times-Picayune, LSU will part ways with head basketball coach Johnny Jones following the SEC tournament. LSU is currently 10-20 (2-16 SEC), and will face Mississippi State tomorrow night in the opening round of the SEC Tournament. In his five seasons at LSU, Jones put together a
Willie Hayes Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M
Alabama A&M Men’s Basketball Head Coach Willie Hayes has announced his resignation, effective immediately. Hayes, who played at Alabama A&M, was head coach for six years and also served as an assistant coach. “We thank Coach Hayes for his service and commitment to Alabama A&M University,” Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks said. “We wish him
Adams out, Williams in at the University of Northwestern Ohio
After a 37 year coaching career, the University of Northwestern Ohio Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Chris Adams, is stepping down to fully focus on his role as the Athletic Director at UNOH. Adams states, “I am ‘retiring’ from coaching so I can give all my attention to the Athletic Director position due to the sheer
OFFICIAL: Cleveland State Head Coach Gary Waters Announces Retirement
We mentioned Gary Water’s departure from Cleveland State earlier this afternoon. Just wanted to pass along the official release from the school: Gary Waters, the all-time leader in wins at Cleveland State University, announced his retirement as the head coach of the men’s basketball program today. Waters has spent the last 11 seasons as the
HORIZON LEAGUE DIRT: Gary Waters out at Cleveland State
We’ve been hinting at this one for a while… As of this afternoon, Gary Waters is no longer the basketball coach at Cleveland State. The parting of ways comes as no surprise, as Water’s Vikings struggled to a 9-22 record this past season, and new AD Mike Thomas started at Cleveland State this week. The
BREAKING: Youngstown State Head Coach Jerry Slocum Retires
Youngstown State University men’s basketball head coach Jerry Slocum today announced his retirement from coaching after 42 years on the bench, including the last 12 (2005-17) at YSU. “After 42 years of head coaching, I have been blessed and honored to have coached so many great young men and the privilege of working alongside some great
OFFICIAL: Quinnipiac University Announces Men’s Basketball Coaching Change
Following up on a report from earlier today… Quinnipiac University Director of Athletics & Recreation Greg Amodio has announced that Tom Moore has been relieved of his duties as Quinnipiac’s men’s basketball head coach, as announced on Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017. The decision comes at the end of the Bobcats’ season following the team’s loss
REPORT: Quinnipiac Fires Head Basketball Coach Tom Moore
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, Tom Moore has been fired as the head basketball coach at Quinnipiac University. In ten seasons at QU, the former UConn assistant compiled a 162-150 mark. His Bobcats were 10-21 (7-13 MAAC) this past season. The Bobcats have struggles since moving from the NEC to the MAAC, where
Kevin Muff Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State University athletic director Jim Johnson announced that he has accepted the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Kevin Muff. Muff led the Gorillas the past seven seasons (2011-17), compiling a 97-102 (.487) record in his tenure at Pitt State. His 2016-17 squad wrapped up a 5-22 season on Feb. 25. Muff, a native
Wise Steps Down as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Millsaps College
Long-time head men’s basketball coach at Millsaps College, Tim Wise, will be relinquishing his coaching duties and moving into a full-time administrative role with the Majors athletics department. Director of Athletics, Donnie Brooks, made the announcement today. Wise will be an Assistant AD for Millsaps, working on business operations and fund raising efforts for the