South Florida AD Michael Kelly has released the following statement regarding the Bulls men’s basketball program. Ben Fletcher, who took over as the interim head coach after Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away in October, will apparently not be brought back, and a search is underway. “We are eternally grateful to interim head coach Ben Fletcher for his leadership
REPORT: Iowa fires Fran McCaffery
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery has been fired after 15 seasons, following the team’s second-round loss in the Big Ten Tournament according to a CBS Sports report. Athletic director Beth Goetz made the decision after Iowa finished 17-16, missing the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. Despite leading the team to seven NCAA
NAIA NEWS: Wirth named Head Basketball Coach at Waldorf University
Waldorf University has announced the hiring of Michael Wirth as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Originally from Thompson, Iowa and a graduate of North Iowa High School in Buffalo Center, Iowa, Wirth returns to North Iowa from Arizona where he spent the last 23 years teaching and coaching basketball at various levels. Wirth helped form the
Laatsch named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Bryan University
Bryan College has announced the hiring of Jason Laatsch as the new Men’s Basketball Coach. Laatsch succeeds the previous head coach and brings extensive coaching experience and a commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. Laatsch joins Bryan College after spending the past three years at Lee University, where he helped lead
REPORT: Murray State to hire Creighton Assistant Ryan Miller as next Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports this morning, including one from Jon Rothstein, Murray State is expected to hire Creighton assistant Ryan Miller as their next head basketball coach. Miller is in his fourth season at Creighton, and has also been an assistant at TCU, UNLV, Auburn New Mexico, and Pepperdine. More on this once it becomes
Minnesota fires Head Basketball Coach Ben Johnson
University of Minnesota Director of Athletics Mark Coyle has announced that the University has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson. Statement from Mark Coyle “I met with Ben in-person early this morning when the team returned to Minneapolis from the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament and informed him that we were making a change in leadership.
JUCO NEWS: Patrick named Head Basketball Coach at Hocking College
Hocking College Director of Athletics, Rick Walker, has tabbed Ben Patrick as the next Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team. “We are please to welcome Coach Patrick and his family to Hocking College. Coach Patrick is a man of integrity and is the right person to lead the program going forward.” “I am honored
REPORT: Arizona State’s Hurley expected to return next season
According to a report from AZCentral, Bobby Hurley is expected to return for his 11th season as head basketball coach at Arizona State. Hurley, 53, has one year left on his contract and holds a 168-148 (.532) record at ASU. The team’s postseason performance has been disappointing, with only three NCAA appearances and no advancement
Martin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri Western
Missouri Western State University will conduct a national search for its nexthead men’s basketball coach after Will Martin submitted his resignation Wednesday, athleticdirector Andy Carter announced. “Will is a class-act who has led our program with love, passion and integrity,” Carter said.“I appreciate his dedication to our student-athletes and our university. We thank him for hisefforts of elevating our
Luke Loucks Contract Details
The Tallahassee Democrat obtained the terms to Luke Loucks 5-year contract that he has signed as the new head basketball coach at Florida State. The full PDF can be found HERE. Highlights include: Base salary: Incentives:
OFFICIAL: Doug Davenport named Head Basketball Coach at Bellarmine
Bellarmine University athletics director Scott Wiegandt today announced that men’s basketball assistant coach Doug Davenport has been named the 12th head coach in program history. “Doug has proven during his time at Bellarmine, both in four seasons as a player and in nine seasons as a coach, that he has the acumen to lead a program,” said Wiegandt. “We are
OFFICIAL: Nichols named Head Basketball Coach at La Salle
La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced the hiring of Darris Nichols as the school’s 21st head men’s basketball coach. A press conference to introduce Nichols will be held on Monday, March 24, at 10 a.m., at John E. Glaser Arena. Nichols most recently served