Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today, Jeff Burkhamer is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 University of West Florida and Justin Mann has been named as the interim head coach. UWF released a VERY brief statement: The University of West Florida has announced that Justin Mann has been named the interim
Phil Martelli Jr. officially named Head Basketball Coach at Bryant
Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. and Vice President of Athletics & Recreation Bill Smith have named Phil Martelli Jr. head coach of Bryant men’s basketball. Martelli becomes the ninth men’s basketball coach in Bryant’s history and marks the first head coaching role for Martelli. He spent the past five seasons, including the last three
REPORT: Former Lafayette Head Coach Jordan files suit against the University
According to a report from Conduct Detrimental’s Jason Morrin, former Lafayette head men’s basketball coach Michael Jordan is suing the university for more that $5M for “for violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, wrongful termination, and breach of contract.” The report states that Jordan claims “that over $980,000 remained on his 5-year contract
Caputo inks contract extension at George Washington
George Washington Athletics Director Tanya Vogel announced that men’s head basketball coach, Chris Caputo, and women’s head basketball coach, Caroline McCombs, are both serving this season having recently inked contract extensions. McCombs, in her third season at the helm of the program, entered the 2023-24 season with her team picked sixth in the Atlantic 10 preseason poll,
Grasso posts Resignation Letter on X (formerly known as Twitter)
Jared Grasso has posted the following message about his resignation this morning at Bryant on X (formerly known as Twitter): Dear Supporters and Friends, It is with mixed emotions that I announce my resignation as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Bryant University. My role as a father and husband is everything to me. The
BREAKING REPORT: Grasso resigns at Bryant
Following breaking news here… Grasso was placed on leave in late September. He wraps up his four seasons at Bryant with a 79-67 (.541) record. Phil Martelli, Jr is expected to remain a the acting head coach for the remainder of the season. More on this one shortly.
WEEK 1: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 1 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 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
Spinelli named Assistant Basketball Coach at Chicago State
Scott Spinelli has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Chicago State. Spinelli, widely regarded as one of the top assistant coaches and recruiters in the country, brings a wealth of coaching experience to Chicago State with more than 20 years as an assistant, associate or head coach at the Division I level,
UPDATE: Third Men’s Basketball staffer now out at Fairfield
Following-up on yesterday’s story (below). Here’s Fairfield’s statement on the resignation of assistant men’s basketball coach James Johns: Fairfield University announced today that James Johns, Sr., Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach is stepping down from his position. Coach Johns joined Fairfield to support player recruitment and cultivation for which he made substantive contributions in his two
Charge dropped against Grasso; Remains on leave at Bryant
According to a report from WPRI-12, Bryant University head basketball coach Jared Grasso is “no longer facing a criminal charge connected to an incident last month. Prosecutors on Tuesday dismissed a misdemeanor count of failing to stop in an accident resulting in damage to a vehicle, according to court records.” “We’re very pleased that the
Hurwitz promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal Riverside
Matt Hurwitz has been promoted to Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Cal Riverside. Hurwitz enters his second season at UCR, serving as the Director of Operations in 2022-23. Hurwitz arrived at UCR by way of a one-year graduate student manager position at Santa Clara. Before joining the Broncos, Hurwitz spent the 2021 season as an
Butler AD, former Bulldogs basketball coach Collier announces retirement
In a message to the Butler University community earlier this morning, Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced his retirement, effective April 30, 2024. His message, as well as a message from Butler President James Danko to the Butler community following Collier’s announcement, can be found below. Additional information on Collier’s career