LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — An independent panel has placed the Louisville basketball program on two years of probation and fined it $5,000, but spared the school major penalties from NCAA allegations leveled in the aftermath of a federal investigation of corruption in college basketball. The Independent Accountability Resolution Process (IARP) also declined on Thursday to
OFFICIAL: Tufts adds Eastman as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
I mentioned this one in the Daily Dirt back on 10/12 – it’s now official. Tufts has added Tommy Eastman as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Here’s the release from the Jumbos: The Tufts University men’s basketball team has added Tommy Eastman as a new assistant coach to the staff for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Eastman is
Muchnick named Associate Head Basketball Coach at D3 John Jay
David Muchnick has rejoined the John Jay men’s basketball coaching staff as Associate Head Coach, head men’s basketball coach Ryan Hyland announced. Muchnick was part of the Bloodhounds coaching staff in 2017-18 and 2018-19. This season marks his 18th year in coaching at the NCAA Division III level. In his tenure as a coach, he has recruited
Kansas suspends Bill Self for 4 games; Imposes sanctions to Men’s Basketball program
The University of Kansas informed the NCAA’s IRP (Independent Resolution Panel) last week that it was self-imposing several sanctions in response to its ongoing basketball case, which originated in 2017. The sanctions include: “Throughout this process, we have had ongoing conversations with all the involved parties,” said Chancellor Douglas A. Girod. “We believe the actions
REPORT: Mayville State Head Basketball Coach Darren Tighe resigns
According to a report from KMAV & 99KMSR Radio, NAIA Mayville State (ND) head men’s basketball coach Darren Tighe has resigned effective immediately. The report quotes Director of Athletics Jay DeCann as saying, “We thank Coach Tighe for his service to Mayville State and wish him well.” Tighe was in his sixth season at Mayville,
Gosse added to Ellsworth CC MBB staff
Noah Gosse has been added as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Ellsworth Community College. Gosse arrives at ECC after spending the 2021-22 season in South Dakota with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, G League affiliate of the Miami Heat. Gosse was hired as the team’s equipment manager and helped out in various other roles. Day-to-day
Brown takes leave of absence at Memphis
Memphis Special Advisor to the Head Coach Larry Brown will take a medical leave of absence, according to a tweet from the Memphis Basketball account. Brown, a veteran college and NBA coach, has been at Memphis since last season. He is the eighth-winningest coach in NBA history and the only head coach to win both
REPORT: Northern New Mexico dismisses Head Basketball Coach Cordova
According to a report from the Santa Fe New Mexican, NAIA Northern New Mexico College has fired head men’s basketball coach and AD Ryan Cordova. This comes following Cordova’s suspension earlier this fall, and a subsequent investigation. Interim NNMC President and AD Barbara Medina confirmed Cordova’s dismissal to The New Mexican via text message Friday
Ludwig resigns at NAIA Peru State; Gentry takes over as Interim Head Coach
After five seasons at the helm, Bob Ludwig has announced his resignation from his position as head men’s basketball coach. As the team prepares to open its season this weekend at home against Morningside University, Roman Gentry will take over as interim head coach. “Before the start of the school year, I had informed my
Roosevelt U Basketball Staff Update
Roosevelt Lakers men’s basketball coach Dee Brown officially unveiled his full staff for the 2022-23 season Thursday ahead of the team’s season opener on Saturday. Tre Lesley joins Brown’s staff as the associate head coach while also serving as the team’s defensive and recruiting coordinators. Brandon Benson has been named an assistant coach and the
Alcorn State’s Bussie extended through 2026
In conjunction with President Felecia M. Nave and Director of Athletics Raynoid Dedeaux, Alcorn State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Landon Bussie has put pen to paper on a contract extension that will see the Baltimore native stay in Lorman, Mississippi beyond his current deal. With the 2022-23 athletic season rapidly approaching, Alcorn State was keen on keeping one
Octavien named Assistant Basketball Coach at New England College
Kareem Octavien has been named as an assistant coach at New England College. Octavien is no stranger to NEC Basketball; he played an integral role in the program’s first two-ever NCAA Tournament appearances. A captain and four-year letter-winner for New England College, Kareem’s Hard Work is synonymous to all who know him. “Coach Octavien’s experience