Following up on some breadcrumbs that I left in today’s Daily Dirt… Here’s the release from UTSA announcing that they will let Steve Henson’s contract expire on March 31st. After eight years at the helm, UTSA men’s basketball head coach Steve Henson will not return to the Roadrunners. Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos
REPORT: Chris Holtmann to DePaul
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, DePaul intends to hire Chris Holtmann as their new Head Basketball Coach. Holtmann was released at Ohio State back on February 14th after leading the Buckeyes for seven seasons. Holtmann, who went 137-86 (.614) during his time at OSU, has also been the head coach at
OFFICIAL: Boynton will not return as Oklahoma State’s Head Basketball Coach
Here’s the brief press release issued by Oklahoma State following the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton: Oklahoma State Athletic Director Chad Weiberg announced today that Mike Boynton will not return as men’s basketball head coach. “For seven years, Coach Boynton has led this program and represented this university with class,” Weiberg said.
REPORT: Boynton dismissed at Oklahoma State
According to Jon Rothstein tweet, Mike Boynton is out as the head basketball coach at Oklahoma State. Boynton has struggled to find consistency is his seven seasons at OSU, and wraps up his tenure with a 119-109 (.522) record. While he did achieve three 20 win seasons, they were always followed up 5-7 less wins
Hastings leads D3 Keene State to NCAA Sweet 16 as Acting Head Coach; Will not be considered for job next season
Keene State Acting Head Basketball Coach David Hastings will not be considered for the permanent job next season according to a report from the Keene Sentinel. Hastings led the Owls to a 26-4 (15-1) record, captured the Little East Conference Championship, and advanced to the NCAA D3 Sweet 16. But…because he does not have a
Pera out as Head Basketball Coach at Rice
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Thursday that Scott Pera will not return as the men’s basketball head coach. “I appreciate the efforts of Scott and his staff and their dedication to their student-athletes, but over the course of this season, it became apparent to me that a change in the leadership
St. Louis parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Travis Ford
Saint Louis University announced tonight that it has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford. “For eight years, Travis led our men’s basketball program with passion and dignity,” SLU Director of Athletics Chris May said. “This decision was not made lightly.” “It is our expectation to regularly compete for conference championships and play in the NCAA Tournament,”
OFFICIAL: Craft named Head Basketball Coach at Western Carolina
Following-up on reports from earlier today…Tim Craft has officially been hired as the head basketball coach at Western Carolina. Here’s the statement the WCU released: An experienced head coach with regional ties, Tim Craft was named head men’s basketball coach at Western Carolina University, announced on Wednesday by Director of Athletics Alex Gary. Craft spent
REPORT: Western Carolina to hire Tim Craft as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Field of 68 report, Western Carolina will name Tim Craft as their new head men’s basketball coach. He would replace Justin Gray, who departed for Coastal Carolina earlier this week. Craft has been the head coach at Gardner-Webb for the past 11 seasons where he has gone 188-166 (.531). This past season,
OFFICIAL: Kenny Payne fired at Louisville
The University of Louisville has informed Kenny Payne he will not return next season as men’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Josh Heird announced Wednesday. Heird will be available to members of the media this afternoon. “Kenny has given a great deal to this university over a span of nearly 40 years, and he will always
Beard inks new contract at Ole Miss
After guiding the Rebel basketball team to its first 20-win season in five years, Ole Miss and head coach Chris Beard will continue their upward trajectory and have agreed on a new contract, it was announced Wednesday by Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter. “The future of Ole Miss Basketball could not be brighter
West Virginia AD issues statement on Men’s Basketball Search
West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today the beginning of a national search for a new head men’s basketball coach. In his statement, he thanks interim head coach Josh Eilert and his staff for their “leadership and professionalism.” While never directly addressing Eilert’s future, Baker did say that he “met with Coach Eilert, the coaching staff and the team