INDIANOLA, Iowa – Simpson College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Bjorkgren has announced he is stepping down from his position after nine years. “After taking some time to evaluate and reflect on my future, I have decided to step down from my position of head men’s basketball coach,” Bjorkgren said. “I have dedicated the past
Former ODU All-American Hodge named Monarchs Special Assistant to the Head Coach
Old Dominion head men’s basketball coach announced one member of his 2024-25 staff on Tuesday and is proud to bring back Odell Hodge as special assistant to the head coach. “It is always easy and exciting to welcome one of our own back home. But what Odell represents is truly unique and our players will benefit
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Martinez named Head Basketball Coach at Coastal Bend
President Dr. Justin Hoggard and Athletic Director Vicente Garza elevated Brandon Martinez to full-time head coach of Coastal Bend’s men’s basketball program on Monday. Martinez served this past season as the interim head coach for the Cougars. Martinez, previously Coastal Bend’s assistant coach prior to the departure of Robert Byrd to Kilgore after the 2022-23
OFFICIAL: Alabama signs Oats to contract extension
This one has been out there for a few days, but Alabama made it official today. Here’s the statement released by the Crimson Tide on head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats’ contract extension: University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and
D3 NEWS: RIT’s McVean announces retirement
Rochester Institute of Technology Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob McVean announced his intention to retire after 40 seasons on the Tiger bench. “I am very fortunate to have been able to do something I love at the same excellent academic university for 40 years. The most special thing to me has been the relationships with hundreds of players
Duquesne’s Dambrot set to retire following NCAA Tournament
Duquesne University head men’s basketball Keith Dambrot announced at a press conference Monday in the ballroom of the Power Center that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. Dambot, a native of Akron, Ohio, was named head coach of the Dukes March 28, 2017, and has guided the program to a record of 115-95
JUCO NEWS: Gaffney resigns as Head Basketball at Gulf Coast State
NJCAA D1 Gulf Coast State College head men’s basketball coach Phil Gaffney has resigned. The college released the following brief statement:
OFFICIAL: Central Arkansas names Shulman as new Head Basketball Coach
Following up on today’s earlier report (ASUN DIRT), John Shulman has officially been named as the new Head Basketball Coach at Central Arkansas. Here is the statement the UCA released announcing the move: The University of Central Arkansas men’s basketball program has found its new head coach in John Shulman, UCA’s director of athletics Dr.
NIT, CBI tournament brackets announced
The focus tonight has obviously been on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field of 68 being announced. Shortly after those selections were unveiled, both the NIT and CBI revealed their brackets. The CIT has had some schools release game info, but there still has not been a complete bracket released. NIT: CBI:
Claunch named Head Basketball Coach at UTSA
UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos on Sunday announced Austin Claunch as the seventh head coach of the Roadrunners’ men’s basketball program. Claunch, who calls Houston his hometown and currently serves as an assistant coach at national power Alabama, led Nicholls to a pair of Southland Conference titles as head coach. “I
Diebler named Head Basketball Coach at Ohio State
Senior Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork today announced the hiring of Jake Diebler as head coach of the Ohio State men’s basketball program. Diebler, who becomes the 15th head coach in program history, will receive a five-year contract. “Jake Diebler possesses all of the characteristics we were seeking as we conducted a very comprehensive