Huntingdon College has announced that David Gurganus has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. “Coach Gurganus invested a lot of time, energy, effort, and mentorship into our student-athletes and the program as a whole.” commented Athletic Director Eric Levanda. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Gurganus went 28-62 (.311)
OFFICIAL: High Point, Smith part ways
High Point University athletics director Dan Hauser and GG Smith have mutually agreed to a change in the head coach leadership of the men’s basketball program, effective immediately. “I would like to thank GG Smith for his leadership and commitment to our men’s basketball program and the High Point community over the last five years,” Hauser said. Smith joined the HPU basketball
Radford’s Darris Nichols set to resume coaching duties following suspension
Radford University Athletics has announced that Darris Nichols will resume his full duties as Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Monday, March 6. Shane Nichols will remain Acting Head Coach for the duration of the program’s run through the Big South Championships, which will be held at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. this weekend, March 3-5. Nichols had been suspended
REPORT: G.G. Smith out at High Point
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, G.G. Smith is out as the head coach at High Point. Smith took over for his father Tubby at High Point in February of last season. In his 1+ season at the helm, he complied a 17-20 (.459) record, including a 14-17 mark this season.
Larsen resigns at NAIA Montana Western
I teased this one a bit on Twitter earlier this morning. It’s now official – here’s the release from Montana Western… Montana Western Director of Athletics Michael Feuling announced Friday, March 3 that Mike Larsen has decided to step down from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Larsen recently completed his fifth season at the helm of
Davis out as Head Basketball Coach at Bucknell
Bucknell director of athletics & recreation Jermaine Truax announced on Thursday that Nathan Davis will be pursuing other opportunities after eight seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball program. “I want to thank Nathan for his contributions to the Bucknell men’s basketball program over the last eight seasons,” said Truax. “I am grateful for the positive
NABC Announces 2023 Guardians of the Game Award Recipients
The National Association of Basketball Coaches today announced the recipients of the 2023 NABC Guardians of the Game pillar awards. The awards are presented annually at the NABC Convention to NABC-member coaches, administrators and contributors who embody the NABC’s core values of leadership, service, education, advocacy and inclusion. Receiving the 2023 NABC Guardians of the
New NJCAA D2 ASU-Newport tabs Nutt as first-ever Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Arkansas State University-Newport has announced the hiring of northeast Arkansas native Logan Nutt as their first-ever men’s basketball head coach. Nutt is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience at both the high school and college levels. Nutt’s passion for basketball is rooted in his upbringing, as he comes from a family of coaches and
Western Colorado Head Basketball Coach Schafer resigns
Western Colorado University head men’s basketball coach Bradd Schafer announced his resignation from the program. A 2001 graduate of Western, Schaffer led the Mountaineer program for the last nine seasons, beginning with the 2014-15 campaign. His 2017-18 squad earned a bid to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament for the first time since the 2011-12 season. And
Karleskint resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach. “UCM athletics thanks Doug and his family for all of their contributions and for being such a positive
Semling out at D3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point
The UW-Stevens Point Athletics department will be making a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program. The change will be the first for the program since Hall of Fame coach Jack Bennett retired in 2005. The Pointers had been a perennial power in the WIAC and the nation, including a national championship in 2015.
60 Second Update: Setting the D1 O/U
In today’s 60 Second Update, HoopDirt.com’s Adam Nelson sets his annual over/under on D1 college basketball coaching changes…