Edward Joyner, Jr., a fixture on the Hampton sidelines for the past 15 years, will not have his contract renewed as head basketball coach, it was announced today. The Pirates completed the 2023-24 season on Saturday with an 80-50 loss to Delaware in the second round of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Championships. Hampton finished
OFFICIAL: Gray named Head Basketball Coach at Coastal Carolina
Following-up on yesterday’s report – the hiring of Justin Gray at Coastal Carolina is now official. Here is the release from CCU announcing the move: Justin Gray has been named the men’s basketball head coach at Coastal Carolina, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation Matt Hogue announced today. Gray will be formally introduced
Yaklich out as Head Basketball Coach at UIC
Luke Yaklich will not return next season as head coach of UIC men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced. “After a thorough evaluation, we determined the time has come for a change,” said Lipitz. “We sincerely thank Luke for his leadership over the past four seasons. He is a man of integrity and is genuinely invested in the
REPORT: Coastal Carolina set to hire Western Carolina’s Justin Gray
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Coastal Carolina intends to name Western Carolina’s Justin Gray as their new head men’s basketball coach. Gray’s Catamounts, who went 20-11 (11-7), wrapped up their season yesterday with a 79-76 OT loss in the SoCon Tournament to Furman. During Gray’s three years at WCU, their win total improved from
Dana Ford out as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri State
Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced Sunday a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program, relieving coach Dana Ford of his duties after the conclusion of the season. Missouri State finished the year with a 17-16 overall record and an 8-12 ledger in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Bears were
William & Mary fires Head Basketball Coach Dane Fischer
William & Mary Director of Athletics Brian D. Mann announced a change in leadership within the men’s basketball program Sunday morning. The Tribe will part ways with current head coach Dane Fischer, who will leave the program after compiling a 56-91 record after five seasons with the program. “Coach Fischer is a person of high character and integrity,
OFFICIAL: Southern Illinois parts ways with alum Mullins
Following-up on the reports from yesterday. Here’s the official statement from SIU on their dumping of alum and Saluki Hall of Famer Bryan Mullins: Southern Illinois University announced today that it has parted ways with fifth-year head coach Bryan Mullins. In five seasons at his alma mater, Mullins recorded an 86-68 record, including a 19-13 mark
Washington parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins
The University of Washington will part ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins at the conclusion of the season, Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today. “Mike has led the program with great integrity during his seven years at Washington, and remains a highly respected coach and one of the great gentlemen in the game,” Dannen said.
REPORT: Southern Illinois fires Mullins
According to a Jeff Goodman report, Southern Illinois has fired Head Basketball Coach Bryan Mullins. Mullins, an SIU alum, returned to his alma mater as the head coach back in 2019. Mullins went 86-68 (.558) during 5 seasons at SIU, winning 23 games last season, and 19 this year. The Salukis, who were the #6
Hardy resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Loyola University Maryland
Tavaras Hardy announced he is stepping down today as head men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Maryland where he recently completed his sixth season on the Greyhounds’ sideline. “Tavaras has been passionate about the well-being and success of not just our men’s basketball student-athletes, but the entire Loyola community since he came to our university,” said Donna
McDermott inks long-term contract extension at Creighton
McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom has announced that Creighton University men’s basketball head coach Greg McDermott has signed a long-term contract extension. The previous contract was set to expire after the completion of the 2025-26 basketball season. “We are pleased that Greg McDermott will be the head coach of our men’s basketball program for many years to come,” Blossom said. “This extension recognizes Greg’s exceptional
DAILY DIRT – 3/8/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Starting to get busy out there. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Some search firm updates – I will add these to the running list that I am keeping HERE. I’ve also started to track some of the search firms for open women’s jobs, so will add that Brian