Stockton University Athletics today is mourning the loss of long-time assistant men’s basketball coach Bob Hutchings, who passed away last night, approximately eight weeks after suffering a massive heart attack. Affectionately known as “Hutch”, Hutchings was a basketball lifer with an eclectic coaching resume that spanned nearly 50 years. “I’ve been thinking a lot about the
Hamilton wins 600th career game, 400th at Florida State
Florida State’s victory against Georgia Tech on Saturday marked Head Coach Leonard Hamilton’s 600th career win, and 400th at Florida State. He is the active wins leader in the ACC, and only the fifth coach to win at least 400 games as an ACC head coach. Hamilton’s career highlights include: 21st Season at Florida State (400-259, .607 winning
REPORT: Albion Head Basketball Coach under fire for alleged use of racial slur
According multiple reports, including one from Tony Paul of The Detroit News, D3 Albion College head men’s basketball coach Jody May “has served a multi-game suspension after players allege he used a racial slur multiple times during a practice last month men’s basketball players.” May returned to the sidelines for Saturday’s game, but in response,
WEEK 9: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 9 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that
Dominican University’s Clinton Earns 500th Victory
Dominican University New York Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Joseph S. Clinton, earned his 500th career coaching win today as the Chargers rallied from a 12-point deficit to defeat the Wilmington University Wildcats, 73-67, in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) action on Coach Baxter Court in the 15th Annual James Clancy Memorial Game. The victory gives
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Townsend named Head Basketball Coach at Benedictine University (IL)
The Benedictine University Department of Athletics has announced the appointment of Jordan Townsend to the position of head men’s basketball coach. “My family and I are beyond excited to be continuing at Benedictine University,” Townsend said. “I am so grateful for this opportunity and we are thrilled to continue building our life here. I want to thank
REPORT: Concordia U Chicago postpones games amidst investigation; Coach suspended
According to a report from CBS News Chicago, five Concordia University Chicago basketball players were hospitalized following a “particularly high-intensity, collegiate-level circuit training” practice last Saturday. The report also states that head coach Steve Kollar has been “benched”, and assistant coach Rashaan Surles has been named as the acting head coach. Concordia’s athletic director Pete
Central Arkansas Head Basketball Coach Anthony Boone has heart surgery; will be out indefinitely
University of Central Arkansas men’s basketball coach Anthony Boone underwent successful heart surgery on Thursday and will be out indefinitely, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA’s director of athletics. Boone, in his fourth season as the Bears’ head coach and his ninth overall at UCA, missed the Bears’ home game against Eastern Kentucky on Thursday night at
READ: Beard termination letters
Below is the letter that Texas AD Chris Del Conte sent to Chris Beard earlier today. Under the Del Conte letter is one from UT VP of Legal Affairs Jim Davis to Beard’s attorney telling him that Beard was being fired (he didn’t hold back in the last paragraph). *NOTE: Click on letters to read
Ripon Head Basketball Coach Kane named AD at Carthage
The search for a new athletic director quickly led Carthage to Ryan Kane, who has already built a strong resume in a remarkably similar setting. Accepting the position, Mr. Kane will take charge of the Firebirds’ thriving athletic program beginning April 1. He’s been involved in NCAA Division III sports for more than 25 years as a
BREAKING: Texas fires Chris Beard
The University of Texas has fired head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard. AD Chris Del Conte released the following statement a few minutes ago: Beard was suspended by UT back on December 12th following his arrest on a felony domestic family violence charge which stemmed incident involving his fiancée. According to the AP, “Beard had
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Zehnder named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Francis Marion U
Francis Marion University officials have announced that the interim tag has been removed from Patriot men’s basketball head coach Jake Zehnder‘s title. The announcement was made before the team in a raucous locker room following Friday’s 87-75 win over local-rival Coker University – a victory that upped the Patriots’ season record to 7-4. “Athletic director Murray