On Tuesday, I said to keep an eye on the Sun Belt…here’s what I was talking about: Mike Balado is out as the head coach at Arkansas State according to Jeff Goodman. Balado had been at ASU since 2017, where he went 82-100 (.451). His best season came in 2021-22 when his team went 18-11
OFFICIAL: Juan Dixon not returning to Coppin State
Following up on reports from last night. Coppin State has finally released a statement on Juan Dixon’s status: Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director Derek Carter today announced that Dixon is relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After fully evaluating the men’s basketball program and performance,
OFFICIAL: Simon named Head Basketball Coach at Bowling Green
Following up on yesterday’s report. Southern Utah’s Todd Simon has officially taken over as the head coach at Bowling Green. Here’s the release from BGSU: Todd Simon, the head coach at Southern Utah for the past seven years, is the new head men’s basketball coach at Bowling Green State University, Director of Athletics Derek van
McNamara promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Syracuse
Assistant men’s basketball coach Gerry McNamara ’06 has been promoted to associate head coach at his alma mater, according to the Syracuse University Athletics Department. “I am pleased Gerry will remain on our staff,” said Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack. “He’s earned this well-deserved promotion to Associate Head Coach. Gerry is an excellent recruiter and has
OFFICIAL: Wicks named Head Basketball Coach at Green Bay
Following up on an earlier report. Sundance Wicks has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Wisconsin Green Bay. Here’s the release from the school: Green Bay Director of Athletics Josh Moon has named Sundance Wicks the ninth head men’s basketball coach in Phoenix program history. An introductory press conference to announce
REPORT: Coppin State parts ways with Juan Dixon
Juan Dixon is no longer the head basketball coach at Coppin State according to a Jeff Goodman report. Dixon had spent the past six seasons as the Eagles head coach where he put together a 51-131 (.280) record. This past season, CSU went 9-23 (4-10 MEAC). The former Maryland standout, and NBA first round pick
REPORT: Green Bay to hire Wyoming’s Wicks as new Head Basketball Coach
The University of Wisconsin Green Bay will hire Wyoming assistant coach Sundance Wicks as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This was first reported by USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s Scott Venci. Wicks had been on the Cowboys staff for the past three years, and was the head coach at D2 Missouri Western before that. Wicks has
UNH does not renew Herrion’s contract
UNH Director of Athletics Allison Rich announced Tuesday that the contract of head men’s basketball coach Bill Herrion will not be renewed. “We wish Bill all the best and thank him for dedicating 18 seasons to UNH Men’s Basketball. However, after careful consideration, I have determined that it is time for new leadership to continue advancing the program,” Rich said. Herrion,
McNeese State suspends Will Wade for 5-games; Self-imposes recruiting restrictions
Newly hired McNeese State head basketball coach Will Wade has been suspended for the first five games of his tenure. KPLC News, through an open records request, obtained Wade’s contract, which contained details of the suspension. According to the report, “the self-imposed suspension and restrictions appear to be a move by McNeese to get ahead
REPORT: Todd Simon to Bowling Green
According to a Pete Thamel report, Southern Utah head coach Todd Simon is expected to reach a deal with Bowling Green to become their new head basketball coach. Simon has been at SUU for the past seven seasons where he has gone 118-106 (.527). Simon has led the Thunderbirds to three straight 20+ win seasons.
North Dakota extends Sather through 2025-26
University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves announced on Tuesday that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Paul Sather has received a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. “We are at a critical juncture in Division I men’s basketball and making sure that we have tremendous stability is key as we continue to grow with a
REPORT: Georgia Southern set to hire Alabama assistant as next head coach
According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Georgia Southern is set to name Alabama assistant Charlie Henry as their new head men’s basketball coach. Henry is in his fourth season at Alabama, and was the head coach of the G-League’s Windy City Bulls (2017-19) before that. He also served as an assistant to