Colorado State Director of Athletics Joe Parker announced today that Niko Medved has accepted an offer to become head coach of the Rams’ men’s basketball program. Medved, a Colorado State assistant coach from 2007-13, recently completed his first season as head coach at Drake University where he guided the Bulldogs to their first postseason berth
Hopkins Named Assistant Coach at Navarro College
Navarro College hired Cody Hopkins as its new basketball assistant, according to assistant athletic director and head basketball coach Michael Landers. Landers announced Thursday, March 15, on his Twitter account that he was “very excited” Hopkins had joined the staff. “He is going to be great for our program, players and community. Best commit of
Lorenzo Romar to Return to Pepperdine as Head Coach
Lorenzo Romar will return to Pepperdine University and soon begin his second stint as head coach of the men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Dr. Steve Potts announced today. Romar, 59, previously coached the Waves for three seasons between 1996-97 and 1998-99. He is currently in his first season as the associate head coach at
BREAKING REPORT: Georgia to part ways with Mark Fox
ESPN has reported that Georgia has fired head coach Mark Fox after nine seasons. The Bulldogs lost Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals and finished 18-15 overall, 7-11 in the SEC this season. Overall, Fox finished 163-133 in nine seasons in Athens. More on this breaking story as in develops.
Breaking: Kevin Ollie let go at UConn
Kevin Ollie has been fired “for just cause” as the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team after six seasons. The Huskies just finished up their second straight sub-.500 season. Overall Ollie coached the Huskies to a 127-79 record, including winning the national title in 2014. “It is unfortunate that this decision became necessary.
GSC Men’s Basketball Coach Stephen Dye Will Not Return Next Season
After nine seasons as Head Coach for the Men’s Pioneer Basketball Team, Stephen Dye will not be returning next season, announced Mr. Rusty Vineyard, GSC’s Vice President of Student Life and Athletics. “Glenville State thanks Coach Dye for his committed service and dedication to the program. We wish him nothing but the best and thank him for his
Virtual Scout School March Madness Special
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Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Post and Relocate Action with Greg Stiemsma
Dr. Dish Basketball is proud to bring you another great Drill of the Week. This week we’ll focus on working down low in the post area. In this drill we’ll walk through the post relocation action and some of the looks and feels for the offensive and defensive player. Dr. Dish was very fortunate to
Western Carolina’s Larry Hunter Stepping Down After 13 Seasons
Larry Hunter today announced that he is stepping down as the Western Carolina head men’s basketball coach with the completion of the 2017-18 season. Hunter, who just wrapped up his 13th season at the head of the Catamount program, was named the head coach of WCU men’s basketball in April, 2005. “We are so very
Missouri Western Men’s Basketball Coach Brett Weiberg Resigns
Missouri Western State University Director of Athletics Josh Looney announced Thursday that the University has accepted the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Brett Weiberg. Weiberg spent five seasons (2013-18) as head coach at MWSU and compiled a 47-93 overall record, including a 29-69 mark in MIAA play. “Brett has led our men’s basketball program with high
Dan McHale Will Not Be Retained as EKU Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach Dan McHale will not be retained, Director of Athletics Stephen Lochmueller announced on behalf of the university today. “After reviewing our men’s basketball program, I determined a change in leadership is needed at this time,” Lochmueller said. “We want to thank Dan McHale for his service to Eastern
Andrist Steps Down at UW-Stout
The landscape will be changing for UW-Stout basketball. Longtime coaches Mark Thomas and Eddie Andrist both stepped aside at the conclusion of the season and will not be returning as head coaches for both the UW-Stout women’s and men’s basketball programs, respectively. “Both Coach Thomas and Coach Andrist have been great ambassadors for their programs and for UW-Stout in