Pacific has promoted top assistant Ron Verlin to be its new basketball coach, replacing Bob Thomason after he spent 25 years coaching his alma mater. Ron has been a part of Pacific Basketball as the Associate Head Coach for the last 19 years, under retiring head coach Bob Thomason. He has been with Coach Thomason
Smith named HC @ Wilson College (PA)
Athletic Director, Lori Frey is looking forward to this new chapter in Phoenix athletics. According to Frey, “This is a very exciting time for growth within our athletic department and the college. We are excited about the addition of men’s basketball and to welcome Coach Smith to our department. He is a motivated and passionate
OFFICIAL: Missouri Western hires Weiberg
Thanks to a few great sources who got this to us hours before it became official. Here is the statement just released from Missouri Western confirming what we reported earlier. Missouri Western Director of Athletics Kurt McGuffin has announced that Brett Weiberg has been named head coach of the Griffon Men’s Basketball program, the fourth
OFFICIAL: Cunningham to Troy
A 23-year coaching veteran and nationally recognized assistant coach, Phil Cunningham was named the men’s basketball head coach at Troy University by Athletics Director John Hartwell at a press conference Tuesday in Troy’s state-of-the-art Trojan Arena. Cunningham, who becomes the sixth head coach in Troy history, was recently named one of the top 25 assistant
Watson named HC @ Hiwassee College
Hiwassee College has announced the hiring of Hugh Watson to the Tiger coaching staff. Watson will serve as the Head Coach of the Men’s basketball program and will be in charge of the recruiting, coaching, scheduling, and day-to-day operations of the team at Hiwassee College. Coach Watson is a Monroe County native, growing up on
OFFICIAL: Graves to S. Alabama
I mentioned this earlier in the day as a rumor. I just wanted to pass along the press release now that it has been made official. fter spending the last 10 seasons as an assistant on the staff at Butler, where his efforts helped the Bulldogs advance to back-to-back NCAA Tournament championship games while appearing
Extension for White @ La. Tech
Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde announced today that men’s basketball head coach Michael White has agreed to a contract extension pending approval from the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Coach White has led the Bulldog basketball program to extraordinary new heights since being named the 17th head coach of Louisiana
Southern Vermont Hires Coach
Southern Vermont College, today announced two important changes. Former Basketball Coach Michael McDonough has been promoted to full-time Director of Athletics and Dan Engelstad, until recently assistant basketball coach at the College of Holy Cross, has been named SVC’s head men’s basketball coach. Engelstad helped lead the Holy Cross Crusaders to a 20-22 record in
Williams Gets 700th career win
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams picked up his 700th career victory when North Carolina defeated Villanova 78-71 on Friday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
HOT: Jensen out at The College of Idaho
The College of Idaho has announced that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Rod Jensen will not be renewed for the 2013-14 season. Jensen, who led the Coyotes for three seasons, posted an overall record of 38-51 – including an 18-25 home record in the J.A. Albertson Activities Center. His teams qualified for the
Clafin releases Woodard
Claflin University has decided to move in a different direction in terms of leadership for both its men’s and women’s basketball programs. "I personally want to thank Coach Ron Woodard and Coach Tiffany Tucker for their contributions to the University as the men’s and women’s head coach, respectively. I wish them well in their future
Norwood resigns at SPSCC
Curtis Norwood, who spent the past three seasons as the men’s basketball coach at South Puget Sound Community College, voluntarily resigned last week. Norwood compiled a 20-61 win-loss record in his three seasons, leading the Clippers to the NWAACC tournament during the 2011-12 season. Prior to SPSCC, Norwood spent three seasons as the River Ridge