University of Idaho men’s basketball coach Don Verlin issued a public apology Monday for his conduct during the first half of last Thursday’s loss at Northern Arizona. "My actions during the game at Northern Arizona were inappropriate," Verlin said. "I apologize to the University of Idaho and our loyal fans. I can assure everyone, this
Dribble Drive’s Walberg hired by NBA’s Kings
The Sacramento Kings today hired Vance Walberg as an assistant coach, according to General Manager Pete D’Alessandro. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. A veteran of the coaching ranks with more than three decades of experience at the prep, collegiate and professional levels, Walberg joins George Karl’s staff after spending the
OFFICIAL: Blake out at Chipola
We reported earlier today that Patrick Bates was out as the head coach at Chipola College (FL). It has now been made official. Chipola College Athletics Director Jeff Johnson on Monday, Feb. 23, announced that men’s basketball coach Patrick Blake is stepping down. The search for a new head coach is underway. The Indians concluded
HOT RUMOR: Blake released at Chipola (FL)
According to two well placed sources, Chipola College (FL) has parted ways with head coach Patrick Blake. After compiling a 52-11 in his first two years at CC, Blake’s squad fell to 10-19 this season. Prior to being named as the head coach at Chipola, Blake spent two years as an assistant for the Indians.
Duquesne assistant hit by car
Duquesne assistant coach John Rhodes was struck by a car last week in Philadelphia (the team was there to play LaSalle). According to reports, Rhodes suffered a severely broken leg, and a slight fracture in his neck. After Saturday’s game vs. Dayton, Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry said, "“He’s doing better,” Ferry said. “He’s out
Idaho assistant kicked off bench
Pretty interesting video going around of Idaho assistant Chris Helbling getting kicked off of the bench mid-game by head coach Don Verlin. Not sure what upset Verlin, but he yanks the clip board out of Helbing’s hands, tosses it, and banishes him to the locker room. Here’s a link to watch it: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/02/idaho-coach-berates-assistan… Stay with
Chambers reprimanded by Big Ten
The Big Ten office today issued a public reprimand of Penn State men’s basketball head coach Patrick Chambers for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy following Penn State’s game against Maryland on Feb. 14. In addition, the conference announced that the institution has been fined $10,000 as a result of the violation. The Big Ten
Brunswick CC head coach wins #300
Walter Shaw won the 300th game of his coaching career Sunday, Feb. 15, when Brunswick Community College defeated Denmark Tech 111-91 in a men’s basketball game. “It’s a blessing to be able to stay here long enough to make it happen,” said Shaw, now in his 15th season as BCC coach. “A blessing to have
HOT: Stinnett retires at West Florida
University of West Florida men’s basketball head coach Bob Stinnett announced on Monday that he will retire at the end of the 2014-15 season. Stinnett, a UWF graduate and member of the school’s athletics hall of fame, will finish his sixth season as head coach at the end of the year. Stinnett returned to UWF
Harney Gets 200th Win
– The 10th consecutive victory by the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s basketball team was a sweet one on Valentine’s Day as it gave Head Coach Chris Harney ’97 his 200th career win. The Seahawks posted an 84-67 Capital Athletic Conference win over Wesley College to complete the series sweep. Already the school’s all-time
600th win for Barnes
Texas Head Coach Rick Barnes grabbed his 600th career victory on Wednesday night as his Longhorns defeated TCU, 66-43. Barnes, in his 28th season overall (600-308), became the 13th active NCAA Division I men’s basketball coach to reach the 600-win milestone, including 398 wins at Texas in 17 years. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest
Kansas suspends assistant coach Howard
Kansas assistant coach Jerrance Howard has been suspended for two weeks by head coach Bill Self. According to the Peoria Journal Star, Howard was arrested last July on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges. He paid $1,178.26 in fines after the arrest and was put on six months probation. Apparently Self just recently learned of the incident.