St Francis College Brooklyn announced today that they will be eliminating their athletics program. Below is the entire press release announcing and justifying the move: Since the launch of SFC Forward: Strategic Vision for 2023 & Beyond, the St. Francis College Board of Trustees and Leadership have taken steps to position the College for success,
Iona releases statement on Pitino resignation
Iona officials have released a statement of the resignation of Rick Pitino, who has become the new head basketball coach at St. John’s: Iona University Director of Athletics Matthew Glovaski announced the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino to accept a position at another institution. Pitino completed his third season in New Rochelle, leading the Gaels to
OFFICIAL: Pitino named Head Basketball Coach at St. John’s
Following up on the earlier report that Iona’s Rick Pitino has been hired as the head basketball coach at St. John’s. Here’s the official announcement from the school. One of the most successful coaches in the history of college basketball, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Pitino has been named head coach of the St. John’s
REPORT: Pitino set to ink 6-year deal at St. John’s
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Iona’s Rick Pitino is slated to ink a 6-year deal to become the next head coach at St. John’s. More on this story as it continues to develop.
OFFICIAL: Cooley named Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown
Here’s the OFFICIAL RELEASE from Georgetown on the hiring of Ed Cooley as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach: Georgetown University announced today that Ed Cooley has been named the head coach of its men’s basketball program. “We are deeply honored that Coach Cooley will be joining our community as the next leader of our Men’s
Providence statement on Cooley departure
Providence College has released the following statement on the departure of head basketball coach Ed Cooley to Georgetown: Providence College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today that the College will begin a national search for a men’s basketball coach. The new coach will replace Ed Cooley, who resigned earlier today. Cooley
REPORT: Ed Cooley to Georgetown
The worst kept secret in college basketball is finally a reality. According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Ed Cooley will depart Providence and become the new head coach at Georgetown. Cooley has spent the past 12-seasons at the helm of his hometown Friars, where he went 242-153 (.613). His best season came
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OFFICIAL: Lutz named Head Basketball Coach at Western Kentucky
Following up on today’s earlier report. WKU has now released the following statement on the hiring of Steve Lutz as their new head men’s basketball coach: Steve Lutz has been named the 16th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Saturday. “We are excited to name Steve
REPORT: Steve Lutz to Western Kentucky
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Texas A&M Corpus Christi head coach Steve Lutz is headed to Western Kentucky. He would replace Rick Stansbury, who resigned back on 3/11. Lutz has been at Corpus Christi for the past two seasons where he put together a 47-23 (.671) record. After winning the Southland
OFFICIAL: Franklin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Simpson University
Following up on HoopDirt.com’s report from earlier today (NAIA DIRT). Simpson University has now released a statement on the resignation of head basketball coach Todd Franklin. Here’s the release: Earlier this week Simpson University accepted the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Franklin. Coach Franklin took over the men’s basketball program six years ago ahead
OFFICIAL: Johnson named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Bethany College
Following-up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on March 8th (D3 DIRT). Brad Johnson has officially been tabbed as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Bethany College. Here’s the release from the school: Brad Johnson has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Bethany College and marks the 29th head coach