Final Four will be held March 31-April 3 in Houston, Texas. We have an event filled weekend of networking, branding, building and learning lined up for coaches of all levels. College coaches, high school coaches, grassroots directors/coaches, administration and event organizers are welcome to attend. Welcome to Houston Party: will be held Friday, March 31
Cortland’s Spanbauer announces retirement
Tom Spanbauer has announced his retirement after 28 years as head coach of the SUNY Cortland men’s basketball program. He will continue to work at Cortland as the women’s tennis head coach – a position he’s held since 2006 – and as a physical education instructor. A national search will be conducted for the position later
REPORT: Gallagher to become next head coach at Manhattan
I can confirm multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, that John Gallagher will be named as the next head basketball coach at Manhattan. I have heard that he has been offered the job, and contract details are currently being finalized. An official announcement is expected later today. Gallagher spent 12 seasons as the head
HoopDirt.com 2022-23 NAIA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 28, 2023 Langston University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Wright has been named as the HoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2022-23 college basketball season. Wright qualified for this award by earning the HoopDirt.com / Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week 4 of the season. In just one
OFFICIAL: Rodney Terry named Head Basketball Coach at Texas
Following-up on today’s earlier report. Rodney Terry has officially had the interim tag removed, and is the new head men’s basketball coach at Texas. Pretty interesting release from UT – some stats, a bunch of quotes, and a lot of pictures. Check it out HERE.
OFFICIAL: Huss named Head Basketball Coach at High Point
Following-up on a report from this weekend. High Point has made the hiring of Alan Huss official this afternoon. Here’s the release from the school: High Point University President Nido R. Qubein announced the hiring of Alan Huss as the new men’s basketball head coach Monday inside the Qubein Arena and Conference Center. “High Point
Whitmore named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wyoming
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the addition of Nick Whitmore to the coaching staff on Monday. Whitmore comes to Wyoming after serving as head coach at the Prep School level for nearly a decade producing 39 Division I players and one First Round NBA Draft pick. He has also coached 30 players
REPORT: Terry agrees to 5-yr, $15.3m deal at Texas
According to a report from the Austin American-Statesman, Rodney Terry will have the interim tag removed, and ink a 5-year, $15.3 million dollar deal to become the next head basketball at Texas. Terry, who took over after Chris Beard was suspended in December (and later fired in January), led the Longhorns to a 22-8 record
HoopDirt.com 2022-23 JUCO Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 27, 2023 Rick Cabrera has been named as the HoopDirt.com Junior College Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2022-23 college basketball season. Cabrera, who led Tallahassee Community College to a 31-6 record this season, was recently named as the new head basketball coach at NCAA D1 Northwestern State University.
REPORT: High Point set to hire Creighton assistant as new Head Coach
According to a report by Jeff Goodman, High Point is expected to hire Creighton assistant Alan Huss as their new head basketball coach. He would replace GG Smith, who parted ways with HPU back on March 3rd. Huss has spent the past six seasons on Greg McDermott’s staff at Creighton, where he played from 1997-2001.
Hooten named Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Following up on my Tweet from earlier today. Jason Hooten to New Mexico State is now official. Here’s the release from NMSU: NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia has announced the hiring of Jason Hooten as the 28th head coach of the Aggie men’s basketball program. Hooten brings with him an impressive 13 years
Urgo, Fordham Agree to Long-Term Contract Extension
After leading the Fordham men’s basketball program to its finest season in more than three decades, Keith Urgo has signed a long-term contract extension to remain at the helm of the Rams. Urgo, the 2023 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, has inked a deal that will keep him in the Bronx through at least the 2027-28 season. “I’d