Two quick things that I’ve heard from the JUCO world… It sounds like veteran head coach Mike Ray has retired at NJCAA DI Lincoln Trail College (IL). He has been the head coach at LTC since, 2012, and has also worked at Vincennes (IN), and Wabash Valley. Ray led the Statesmen to a 19-12 (13-5) record
Rutgers Board of Governors Calls Meeting to Approve New Basketball Coach
Stony Brook head coach Steve Pikiell is one step closer to becoming the next basketball coach at Rutgers. The university’s Board of Governors has called for 9:00am meeting on Tuesday March 22nd, where the an agenda item #5 is: 5. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH IN THE DIVISION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE
UCLA’s Alford Returns Extension; Apologizes to Supporters
In a letter to the UCLA community, head basketball coach Steve Alford apologized for his teams poor performance, and said the he has returned the one-year extension that he received following the 2013-14 season. The complete letter is below: Dear UCLA Family, Friends, Alumni and Supporters, Since leaving the locker room in Las Vegas, I’ve
HOT RUMOR: Cincinnati’s Mick Cronin Involved at UNLV
Multiple reports have surfaced over the past 24-hours surrounding Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin and his involvement at UNLV. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported earlier that Cronin is a candidate to replace Dave Rice as the head coach of the Runnin’ Rebels. The Lobo Lair has gone a step further and reported that Cronin will be visiting UNLV
HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group: DIII Award Winners
Here is a recap of the 16 Division III winners of this season’s HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award presented by the Hoop Group. These 16 coaches now qualify for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by The Hoop Group. The winner will be announced during the week leading up to the Final Four. Click on the week
Saturday Dirt – 3/19/16
Here are some things that I’ve heard while watching some great buzzer beaters and upsets… Stony Brook: The ink isn’t even dry yet on the Pikiell to Rutgers deal, but rumors are already swirling here…Associate head coach Jay Young, who has been at Stony Brook for the past 11-years is the leader here. Before his time
HOT: Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell to be named Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell will become the new head basketball coach Rutgers. The official announcement is expected as early as today. Pikiell just wrapped up his 11th season at SBU – his Seawolves lost to Kentucky on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. He was honored as the 2016 America East Coach of the
HOT: Pastner to Remain as Head Basketball Coach at Memphis
Memphis President M. David Rudd, athletic director Tom Bowen and a committee to review the basketball program released the following statement this afternoon concerning the future of the Memphis basketball program and head coach Josh Pastner: We have completed our comprehensive review of the men’s basketball program and have concluded that our program operates in a manner
OFFICIAL: Head Basketball Coach Billy Donlon’s Contract Terminated at Wright State
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this story first on Wednesday… Wright State University Athletics Director Bob Grant has announced the university will be changing coaches for its men’s basketball program. The university and Billy Donlon’s representative have been in conversations for the last several days about the basketball program’s
OFFICIAL: Delaware Parts Ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Monté Ross
The University of Delaware has decided to part ways with Monté Ross, head coach of the men’s basketball team, effective today, March 18. Matthew J. Robinson, acting director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation services, said, “At this time I believe it is best that the University start a new chapter with the men’s basketball program.
BREAKING: Monte Ross Out as Head Basketball Coach at Delaware
Monte Ross is no longer the head basketball coach at Delaware. The move was confirmed by Ross a few minutes ago on Twitter: Monte Ross @CoachMonteRoss 7m7 minutes ago I had a great run at UD (10 years)…Thanks to UD for the opportunity, really appreciate you guys, you were great to me and my family!
BREAKING: Western Kentucky Head Basketball Coach Ray Harper Resigns
WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced today that head coach Ray Harper has resigned from his position. He will remain in paid status through the end of his contract term, June 30, 2016. “I would like to thank Ray Harper for his many contributions to our program over the past eight years,” Stewart said. “Today