Cal State Bakersfield head coach Rod Barnes won his 200th career game Wednesday night as the CSUB Roadrunners (15-14) let a 17-point lead slip but held off New Jersey Tech 72-70 in overtime. The win extended CSUB’s Division I best season with 15 victories and ensured at the very least that the ‘Runners would not
Northland College coach resigns
Northland College head coach Rob Robinson is stepping down effective immediately. He had just completed his seventh season at the helm of the Lumberjacks. Coach Robinson began his coaching career at Northland in 1994 as an assistant for the men’s basketball team, helping them achieve back-to-back 19 win seasons and an appearance in the 1996
Olivet College Coach Will Not Be Retained
Olivet College announced that Head Coach Gene Gifford will not be retained, effective immediately. Gifford has served as the Comets’ head coach for the last five years. During his tenure, Olivet posted a 53-77 overall record. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Braun joins 600-win club
Rice coach Ben Braun picked up career win 600 as his Owls beat UCF 83-74 Wednesday night. For Braun, Win 600 comes during his 35th season as a collegiate coach which has included stops at Siena Heights, Eastern Michigan and California. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Baucom wins #100 @ VMI
VMI basketball head coach Duggar Baucom logged his 100th win at Virginia Military Institute on Saturday afternoon as the Keydets defeated state rival William & Mary 73-65 as part of the 2012 Sears Bracketbusters. Baucom becomes only the second VMI head basketball coach to net 100 wins at VMI and is second behind only Bart
Surgery for Calhoun
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun will undergo a surgical procedure Monday to help alleviate the spinal stenosis that has forced him to take a medical leave of absence. Calhoun is expected to be hospitalized for one or two nights, followed by a recovery period at home. He will not coach the Huskies’
Harper press conference
Here is the link to Ray Harper’s introductory press conference at Western Kentucky. There is a video of the event as well as a photo gallery: http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5400&… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Lambert wins 600th game
The Maryville College men’s basketball team earned Head Coach Randy Lambert his 600th career collegiate coaching victory with a 63-50 win over LaGrange College on Saturday evening. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
UMW suspends Wood
University of Mary Washington head coach Ron Wood has been suspended by the university after his DUI arrest last week. Wood was cited by Fredericksburg police for speeding on Route 1. According to UMW Athletic Director Ed Hegmann, Wood refused to take a breathalyzer once he was pulled over. He was released on Thursday and
Watson Wins 200th Game
Benedict College head coach Fred Watson won his 200th career game as the Tigers defeated Stillman College 81-75 last Saturday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
UPDATE: Calhoun to extend leave
The medical leave of absence of University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhounwill be extended to include at least the next three UConn games as he receives treatment for spinal stenosis. Calhoun, who has missed games against Seton Hall (Feb. 4), Louisville (Feb. 6) and Syracuse (Feb. 11) while battling the painful lower back
Canadian coach resigns
Tony Bryce has resigned as the head coach at Vancouver Island University. He won 85 games in his six seasons at the helm, and led his squad to numerous post season appearances. There is no word yet on his replacement. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.