Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier today (SWAC DIRT). Sean Woods is officially out as the men’s basketball coach at Southern University. Here’s is the announcement from SU: Southern University Director of Athletics Roman Banks announced today that Sean Woods will not be returning as head men’s basketball coach. Woods concludes his five-year tenure
REPORT: Penn State’s Shrewsberry headed to Notre Dame
According to a Jeff Goodman tweet, Notre Dame has reached an agreement with Penn State’s Micah Shrewsberry to be the next head coach of the Irish. Shrewsberry just wrapped up his second year with Nittany Lions, where he went 37–31 (.544). This past season, he led his team to a 23-14 (10-10 Big Ten) record,
OFFICIAL: Hodgson named Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas State
Following-up on today’s earlier report. Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson has officially been named as the new head basketball coach at Arkansas State. Here’s the release from ASU: Bryan Hodgson, regarded as one of the top recruiters and assistant coaches in the nation with 15-plus seasons as a collegiate coach, has been hired as head coach
Leslie out as Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Valley CC
Trinity Valley CC has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Mark Leslie: Trinity Valley Community College has announced that the contract of third-year head men’s basketball coach Mark Leslie will not be renewed. A national search for his successor will begin immediately. “We thank Mark for his years of
REPORT: Alabama assistant headed to Arkansas State
I mentioned Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson’s name at Arkansas State back on 3/19 (DAILY DIRT). It sounds like this is now a done deal. According to a Jeff Goodman Tweet, Hodgson will be named as the Red Wolves new head basketball coach. Hodgson has been at Alabama for the past four seasons, coming with Nate
OFFICIAL: Mills named Head Basketball Coach at Wichita State
Following up on last night’s report…Wichita State has officially named Paul Mills as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the statement from the school: Wichita State will introduce Paul Mills as its 27th head men’s basketball coach at 3:30 p.m. Thursday inside Charles Koch Arena. This event is free and open to the public with streaming available
Cabrera to be named Head Coach at Northwestern State
Back on 3/13, I mentioned Tallahassee CC head coach Rick Cabrera’s involvement at Northwestern State. I can now 100% confirm what Jon Rothstein tweeted – Cabrera will be named as the Demon’s new head coach. The former assistant at Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Tennessee Tech, and Chattanooga currently has TCC at 29-5 and set to play
REPORT: Wichita State set to hire ORU’s Paul Mills
According to an ESPN report, Wichita State is set to name Paul Mills as their next head men’s basketball coach. Mills has been the head coach at Oral Roberts for the past six seasons (106-84 – .558), leading his team Summit League titles in two out of the past three years. This season, the Golden
Hurley extended at Arizona State
Sun Devil Athletics made a significant move to reaffirm Arizona State University’s commitment to the Sun Devil Men’s Basketball program. Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson announced that Sun Devil Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bobby Hurley has agreed to an extension that will keep him with the program through the 2026 season, subject to approval by
Castleberry replaces Anderson as Head Coach at FDU
Following the departure of head coach Tobin Anderson after FDU men’s basketball’s historic run to the Second Round of the NCAA Championship, Knights Director of Athletics Bradford Hurlbut announced Tuesday the elevation of assistant coach Jack Castleberry to the role of head coach. Castleberry becomes the ninth individual to lead the Burgundy and Blue. Castleberry will be introduced at
Griffin named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Bucknell
One of the catalysts of some of Bucknell’s all-time greatest men’s basketball teams is returning home. John Griffin III, a 2008 Bucknell graduate, has been selected as the 22nd head coach of the Bison men’s basketball program, director of athletics and recreation Jermaine Truax announced today. Griffin, who has spent the last four seasons as associate
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Perry named Head Basketball Coach at Wofford
Wofford College has announced that Dwight Perry has been named the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Perry has spent the last four seasons at Wofford, two as an assistant coach and two as associate head coach. On Dec. 5, 2022, he was named interim head coach. In his four seasons with Wofford, the team has posted