University of South Alabama Director of Athletics Dr. Joel Erdmann announced Wednesday that head men’s basketball coach Ronnie Arrow has announced his retirement, effective immediately. Associate head coach Jeff Price will serve as interim head coach the rest of the 2012-13 campaign, with a national search for Arrow’s successor set to begin at the conclusion
#900 for Boeheim
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim earned his 900th career victory on Monday evening, leading the #3/3 Orange (10-0) to a thrilling, 72-68 triumph, against the Titans (6-5). With the historic win, the legendary coach joined Mike Krzyzewski and Bobby Knight as the only three members in the prestigious 900-club at the Division I level. Boeheim
Rutgers HC Rice suspended + fined
Rutgers Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tim Pernetti announced Thursday that men’s basketball head coach Mike Rice has been suspended three games without pay and fined $50,000 due to a violation of athletic department policy. The suspension is a result of inappropriate behavior and language. The suspension does not involve any NCAA violations. “Accountability is a
Drew assistant passes away
The Drew University Athletic Department learned that Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Paul Seybold, passed away Tuesday night, he was 70. Seybold joined Head Coach Daryl Keckler’s staff prior to the 2009-10 season and was in the midst of his fourth year with the Rangers. He added nearly four decades of coaching experience to the young
Brown Promoted to Associate Head Coach @ EMU
Eastern Michigan University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Rob Murphy announced the promotion of Mike Brown to Associate Head Coach, effective immediately. Brown has served as an assistant coach to Murphy since May 5, 2011, and was instrumental in Eastern’s path to its first-ever Mid-American Conference West Division title during the 2011-12 season. Brown has basketball
Smith Wins 500th
Minnesota gave head coach Tubby Smith his 500th win on Saturday night with a win over USC. Smith is 113-65 in five-plus seasons in Minneapolis, and he owns a career record of 500-210. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Hampden-Sydney Hires Assistant
Hampden-Sydney Head Basketball Coach Dee Vick has named Mario Huffman Assistant Basketball Coach, effective Monday, December 3. Huffman graduated from Averett University in 2009. Huffman comes to Hampden-Sydney from Tunstall High School in Dry Fork, VA, where he has served as an Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach for one season in 2007 and has been on
Marlin Gets New Five Year Deal
The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors approved a new five-year contract for Ragin’ Cajuns head men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin. Marlin has led the Cajuns to a 33-36 record in his first three seasons, including a 3-5 record this year. He guided Louisiana to an appearance in the 2012 CollegeInsider.com Tournament, the program’s
1 game suspension for Monmouth’s Rice
Monmouth head coach King Rice has been suspended for Saturday’s game at Syracuse. He was critical of the officials after being eject vs. Navy on Wednesday. Assistant coach Rick Callahan will coach the team in Rice’s absence. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
#400 for Yeshiva’s Halpert
Yeshiva University’s Dr. Jonathan Halpert became just the seventh men’s basketball coach in New York City history to record his 400th career victory on Thursday night, December 6 at the Max Stern Athletic Center—on the same court dedicated less than one year ago in his honor. The YU Maccabees defeated visiting Skyline Conference opponent Maritime
HOT: Extension for Fairfield’s Johnson
Fairfield University Men’s Basketball Coach Sydney Johnson signed a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. Fairfield posted a 22-15 record in Johnson’s first season at the helm and reached the final of the 2012 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) tournament. The Stags received a berth to the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) and advanced to the
Fired Detroit assistant issues statement
Carlos Briggs, who was fired as an assistant at Detroit back in November now claims that he was wrongly dismissed. According to the Detroit News, Briggs said he volunteered information to officials regarding members of the athletic department trying "to cover up the misconduct of others in the Athletic Department." Briggs also said, ""I came