College of Southern Idaho Men’s Head Basketball Coach Jeremy Cox announced today that he resigning his position at CSI, effective March 17, 2014. Cox, who also coached at the University of Kentucky, the University of Nebraska and Texas Tech University, took over as the head coach last summer when he replaced Steve Gosar. The Golden
BREAKING: Yarbrough out at Southeast Louisiana
Southeastern Louisiana University will immediately begin a national search for a new head men’s basketball coach, university Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced on Monday. After completing his ninth season at the helm of the program, Jim Yarbrough will not return as head coach. Micheal Cyprien, who played for Yarbrough and has been a part
BREAKING: Virginia Tech fires Johnson
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced today that James Johnson has been relieved of his duties as head men’s basketball coach. In making the announcement, Babcock said a national search for Johnson’s replacement will begin immediately. “I want to thank Coach Johnson for his dedication and hard work for our university and our
HOT RUMOR: Herrion out at Marshall
Multiple sources are reporting that Marshall has bought out the final two years of head coach Tom Herrion’s contract. If this is the case, the school would owe Herrion two years worth of his $285,755 annual salary (to be paid in a lump sum). In four seasons at Marshall, Herrion went 67-67 (28-36 CUSA). We’ll
BC, Marshall, Virginia Tech quickies….
On the run, blogging from my phone…..a few quick updates. Mentioned Boston College yesterday. Sounds like a decision has been made to keep Steve Donahue for another year. May have to make some staff moves though. Marshall is holding a presser today at 1:45 to discuss the future of their program. Stay tuned for this
Rutgers fires associate head coach Cox
Rutgers University head men’s basketball coach Eddie Jordan today announced that David Cox has been relieved of his duties as associate head coach. “David is a good man and a good coach,” said Jordan. “We wish him nothing but the best moving forward. “We are very busy assessing the program, head to toe, starting with
BREAKING: Jacksonville’s Warren out
Cliff Warren will not be offered a new contract at Jacksonville. He had just completed his ninth season at JU where he led his squad to a 12-18 record this season. I’ll pass along the official statement once it is released.
OFFICIAL: Heath relieved of duties at South Florida
University of South Florida Athletics announced Friday men’s basketball coach Stan Heath has been relieved of his duties. Heath was 97-130 in seven seasons at USF, including 12-20 this past season. Coach Heath’s dedication to USF student-athletes and the many positives he brought to the program are appreciated. Incoming Director of Athletics Mark Harlan will
HOT: Grant keeps job at Alabama
Alabama AD Bill Battle released the following statement in support of head coach Anthony Grant: Over the last year I have spent a fair amount of time with Coach Anthony Grant. I have watched our team practice. I have watched them play. We have had several philosophical discussions. In every meeting we have had, I
OFFICIAL: Herrion resigns at Marshall
Marshall University men’s basketball coach Tom Herrion has resigned his position, MU Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick announced Friday. “After meeting with Mike earlier today, I have decided that it is in the best interest of all parties that I resign my position as head basketball coach at Marshall University,” Herrion said. “I greatly appreciate
HOT RUMOR: South Florida fires Heath
Multiple sources have said that Stan Heath has been fired this afternoon at South Florida. Heath had been at USF since 2007, and had 4 years left on his deal. It sounds like he would be owed closed to $1.5M as part of his buyout. The official announcement is expected late this afternoon.
Schafer steps down at Fontbonne (MO)
Steve Schafer, head men’s basketball and head women’s golf coach has recently stepped down at Fontbonne to take on other responsibilities at Benedictine College, in Mesa, Arizona. Director of Athletics Maria Eftink has the following to say about Schafer’s departure, "Though we are sad to see Coach Schafer leave Fontbonne; we are happy for him