Saint Augustine’s College today announced that coach Ken Spencer will not return to the Falcons next season. Spencer posted a 23-32 overall record during his two seasons with the Falcons including a 14-14 mark this season. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Burke Resigns
Mount St. Mary’s University accepted the resignation of Head Coach Robert Burke today. Burke requested to be placed on paid administrative leave following conversations with University officials in mid-February. Burke came to the Mount in May of 2010, and amassed a 17-40 overall record. Mount St. Mary’s finished this season with an 8-21 record overall,
ULM Hires Cross
ULM coach Keith Richard announced Monday the addition of Ryan Cross to the Warhawk coaching staff. The hire is pending final approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. Cross joins the Warhawk staff after one season as an assistant coach at Bossier Parish Community College. Prior to Bossier, Cross was the head
Pilipovich Named Permanent Head Coach
Dave Pilipovich has been named the permanent head coach at Air Force. Pilipovich has led the Falcons to a 2-4 record since taking over on Feb 8th. He is in his fifth season on the Air Force coaching staff and was in his first season as associate head coach before taking over for Reynolds. Stay
Majerus hospitalized
St. Louis head coach Rick Majerus did not coach in the Duquesne game today as he was sent to a local hospital an hour-and-a-half before tip after taking the wrong medication. As a precaution, Majerus will stay in Pittsburgh overnight for observation and travel back to St. Louis on Sunday. Stay with HoopDirt for the
Calhoun returns to UConn
Jim Calhoun returned to the bench after more than a month of medical leave and coached Connecticut to a 74-65 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday. Calhoun took an indefinite medical leave on Feb. 3 and has missed the Huskies’ last eight games because he has spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spine, normally associated with
Mars Hill College Coach Retires
Mars Hill College coach Thomas Nash has decided to retire from coaching after 4 seasons as head coach with a overall record of 48-62. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Scathing UCLA article
Sports Illustrated reporter George Dohrmann spent two months digging into the issues at UCLA. Dohrmann reports about the drug and alcohol abuse by players, as well as fist fights involving teammates. Here is his piece that will appear in the 3/5 edition of SI: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/magazine/02/28/ucla/in… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news
Tacoma CC head coach suspended
Tacoma CC head coach Carl Howell has been suspended for two weeks without pay after complaints from another coach. Howell, who also serves as the AD, is accused by the women’s volleyball coach of making comments about her anatomy and clothing and making rude gestures. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news
Mulligan resigns at UNE
Had this yesterday in the Daily Dirt (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/b560f9d1/daily-dirt-2-28-12/…), but just wanted to pass along the official announcement. Jason Mulligan has officially resigned at the University of New England: http://athletics.une.edu/news/2012/2/28/mhoops_mulligan_resi… A national search will be conducted. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Darner reaches #200 at Florida Southern
Florida Southern head coach Linc Darner won the 200th game of his career this past weekend as his squad defeated Palm Beach Atlantic 90-76. Darner is now 126-59 in his six seasons at FSC. He also went 74-45 in his four seasons at St. Joseph’s (IN). Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching
400 wins for Payne
USC-Upstate head coach Eddie Payne won his 400th career game this past weekend. Coach Payne now owns a career-record of 400-390. He was also named as the A-Sun Coach of the Year today. The Coach of the Year honor is the second of Coach Payne’s career as the 27-year veteran earned Peach Belt Conference Coach