Here’s the latest on the Chris Beard saga that we have been following throughout the day. Earlier today, there were multiple reports that University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with third degree felony assault on a family member / household member. KVUE’s Tony Plohetski later reported that “Austin
BREAKING: Texas Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Beard Arrested
According to multiple reports, Texas Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Beard has been arrested and charged with third degree felony assault on a family member / household member. According to KVUE’s Tony Plohetski, “Austin police spokesman Brandon Jones says it is alleged that Beard strangled a person at a home in Tarrytown. Officers responded to
WEEK 5: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 5 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
Brown steps down from advisor role at Memphis
The University of Memphis has issued the following statement on the status of Larry Brown: Due to ongoing health concerns, while not considered serious, Special Advisor to the Head Coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown has stepped down from his position with the Memphis Tiger men’s basketball program. “We wish Coach Brown a speedy recovery,”
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Cotter named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Thomas University
Thomas University officials promoted Colin Cotter to Head Coach Friday. The native of Lawrenceville, Ga fills the position after spending the previous five months as the Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Thomas. Cotter comes to the Night Hawks after spending two seasons as the Associate Head Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator at Reinhardt University. Colin helped lead the
South Dakota’s Peterson injured in fall, will not coach this weekend
The University of South Dakota has released the following statement on the condition of head men’s basketball coach Eric Peterson: University of South Dakota men’s basketball coach Eric Peterson suffered multiple injuries resulting from a fall Wednesday night while preparing his home for the holidays. His injuries are not life threatening, but he is currently in Sioux
Former Elizabethtown Head Coach Schlosser joins Penn State Harrisburg Basketball Staff
Bob Schlosser, one of the winningest, most-decorated, and most-respected head coaches in recent Division III history, has joined the Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball staff under head coach Don Friday for the 2022-23 campaign. Schlosser spent 27 seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at nearby Elizabethtown College, racking up 364 career victories and leading
REPORT: New Mexico State coaches held onto gun used by player in self-defense killing
A recently released report from KOAT-7 in New Mexico reads, “New Mexico State basketball players and coaches skipped town in a university-owned bus while investigators were trying to interview them and find the gun that was used by one of their players in a self-defense defense shooting on the UNM campus hours before tipoff, according
Wofford’s McAuley takes leave of absence
Jay McAuley, Wofford College men’s basketball head coach, has announced that he is taking a leave of absence. Effective immediately, Dwight Perry, associate coach, will serve as interim head coach. In the tradition of Wofford athletics, the student-athletes on the team will continue to represent Wofford with pride and a commitment to excellence on the court and
WEEK 4: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 4 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
Matt Lynch named Head Basketball Coach at USC Salkehatchie
I teased this one on Twitter last week – it’s now official… Matt Lynch has been named head men’s basketball coach for the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. Becoming the head men’s basketball coach at USC Salkehatchie “is a dream come true,” Lynch said. “Salkehatchie basketball has had great success in the past and I
Henton promoted to Associate Director of Player Development, Scouting and Recruiting Coordination at Providence
Providence College men’s basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley announced today (November 30) that LaDontae Henton has been promoted to the Associate Director of Player Development, Scouting and Recruiting Coordination position. Henton, who had served as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach for the last 18 months, replaces Bob Walsh who resigned last month to become an assistant coach