University of New Orleans President Peter J. Fos announced that UNO’s athletic program will remain NCAA Division I, instead of transitioning to Division II. UNO is currently competing as a Division I independent. In April 2011, UNO received permission from the NCAA to begin the transition from Division I to Division II. In 2010, UNO
Mondry named interim HC at Mayville St.
The Mayville State University men’s basketball program will be under the direction of Andrew Mondry while the search for a new head coach continues. Mondry, A Minto, North Dakota native, has been with the program for four years as an assistant. He graduated from Mayville State University in the spring of 2009. Mike Moore plans
Tulsa Press Release
Tulsa head coach Doug Wojcik has been officially let go after 7 seasons. Wojcik compiled a 140-92 record in his seven seasons at the helm of the Golden Hurricane program. In his tenure, Wojcik guided Tulsa to three postseason appearances, winning the CBI Championship in 2008 and advancing to the NIT in 2009 and 2010.
Virginia Intermont coach resigns
Virginia Intermont College has announced that head men’s basketball coach Scott Hoagland has resigned. Hoagland has been Virginia Intermont College’s men’s basketball coach since the 2007-2008 season. In his five years, Hoagland has compiled a record of 45-105 including a 2-3 record in post-season play. The search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
Update: the "other" USC
University of South Carolina head coach Darrin Horn is expected to meet with AD Eric Hyman sometime in the next week or so for their yearly end of season meeting. There is much speculation over Horn’s future at USC. The major sticking point here may be money. Horn would be owed $2.4 million ($800,000 over
Taladega’s Brown resigns
Talladega College head coach William Brown has resigned. In three seasons at TC, Brown comiled at 42-52 record (including an 11-19 record this season). An search for his replacement will begin shortly. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
USC AD backs O’Neill
According to an article in the LA Times, USC AD Pat Haden has given head coach Kevin O’Neill a vote of confidence and looks forward to having him return to the sidelines next season. There had been much speculation about O’Neill’s future after the Trojans suffered through a 6-26 season. USC did lose 5 players
Ripon’s Gillespie to retire
The 2012-13 school year will be the first time in 34 years that Bob Gillespie won’t be roaming the sidelines as a head coach at Ripon College. The Red Hawks’ long-time men’s basketball and baseball head coach has announced his retirement, effective at the conclusion of the 2012 baseball season. Entering his final season as
Richard extended at ULM
ULM men’s basketball head coach Keith Richard has accepted a two-year contract extension. The agreement will run through 2017 and is pending approval by the ULM Athletic Foundation Board of Trustees and the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Bozeman relieved of coaching duties
Southern Arkansas coach Eric Bozeman has been relieved of his head coaching duties at the university. Bozeman just completed his seventh season with the Muleriders. SAU went 13-16 this past year and his teams had a overall mark of 73-116 during his seven years. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and
Semeniuk steps down at UBC Okanagan
UBC’s Okanagan coach Darren Semeniuk has stepped down. Semeniuk, citing family reasons, decided to hand over the reins after completing his seventh year at the helm. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Mayville State (ND) fires coach
Mayville State University athletic director Mike Moore has announced the head men’s basketball coach Justin Johnson will not return for the 2012-2013 men’s basketball season. Johnson has been head coach of the Comets for five seasons, and has compiled a record of 54-88 during that time. The search for a new head men’s basketball coach