We reported this earlier in the week as a rumor…it’s now official. Reggie Theus has been named as the head coach at Cal State Northridge. Here’s the official release: A new era; a new enthusiasm; a new leader: Meet Reggie Theus. He has been named only the fifth men’s head basketball coach in the 55-year
OFFICIAL: Patsos to Siena
Jimmy Patsos, the man who transformed Loyola from a one-win team to a perennial MAAC contender, is the 16th head coach in Siena men’s basketball history, and the 10th since the program moved to Division I 1976-77. Patsos led Loyola to a school-record 24 wins and a MAAC Championship in 2011-12. This past year, the
Boise State Announces New Contract Terms for Rice
Boise State University and men’s basketball head coach Leon Rice have agreed in principle to new contract terms, Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced Wednesday. The terms, including an increase in salary and a two-year extension, are subject to approval by the Idaho State Board of Education Rice’s contract is slated to be extended until
OFFICIAL: Gee Named Head Coach @ Longwood
Jayson Gee, the associate head coach at Cleveland State University for the past seven seasons, has been named the new men’s basketball head coach at Longwood University. He becomes the eighth head coach in the 37-year history of the program, as announced today (Wednesday) by Director of Athletics Troy Austin. A coaching veteran with 24
OFFICIAL: Price returns to Lynn
I’ve mentioned this several times over the past two weeks. Just wanted to pass along the statement from Lynn now that Jeff Price has officially been named as the head coach. Looking to return the men’s basketball program to its glory days, Lynn University Director of Athletics Dr. Kristen Migliano turned to a familiar face
OFFICIAL:CBU Tabs Croy
California Baptist University Director of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker has announced Rick Croy as the Lancers’ new men’s basketball head coach at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Croy, who becomes the 12th coach in program history, spent the past three years as the lead assistant coach at NCAA Division I St. Mary’s. During his time
Schaef resigns at SWOSU
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has begun the process of selecting a new head men’s basketball coach following the resignation of Charlie Schaef. Schaef served as the Bulldogs head coach since 2009, leading SWOSU to a record of 57-57 in four seasons. Schaef coached six players who earned all-conference honors at SWOSU and he led the
Former Toledo coach Nichols passes away
Former University of Toledo head coach Bob Nichols passed away on Thursday. Nichols coached at UT for 22 seasons from 1965-87, leading the Rockets to the NCAA Tournament in 1967, 1979 and 1980. The 1979 squad advanced to the Sweet 16 with a win over Iowa on a last-second jumper by former head coach Stan
OFFICIAL: Byington named HC @ Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern University Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein announced today that he has named Mark Byington head coach of the Eagle men’s basketball program. No stranger to Georgia Southern, Byington spent nine seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Conference rival College of Charleston, including seven as Bobby Cremins’ top assistant. He was named interim
Coach Blake signs extension to stay at SFU
Head Coach James Blake has signed a contract extension to remain at the helm of the Simon Fraser University men’s basketball program. Blake has led the men’s basketball program for three years, and is the sixth head coach in SFU’s history, coming to the Clan in 2010 as SFU was beginning the transition to the
Former SU assistant Fine sues ESPN
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has filed the initial paperwork in a defamation lawsuit against ESPN for reporting two former ball boys’ claims that the longtime coach sexually abused them. A yearlong federal investigation that followed accusations that Fine abused team ball boys ended with no charges. Fine
Edinboro Promotes Assistant
Pat Cleary has been promoted to head coach at Edinboro Univeristy. Cleary spent the last 14 seasons as Greg Walcavich assistant. This will mark Cleary’s first head coaching job, as he takes over for his mentor. Walcavich announced his retirement after 24 years as Edinboro’s head coach on March 8. Stay with HoopDirt for the