The worst kept secret in college basketball is finally a reality. According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Ed Cooley will depart Providence and become the new head coach at Georgetown. Cooley has spent the past 12-seasons at the helm of his hometown Friars, where he went 242-153 (.613). His best season came
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OFFICIAL: Lutz named Head Basketball Coach at Western Kentucky
Following up on today’s earlier report. WKU has now released the following statement on the hiring of Steve Lutz as their new head men’s basketball coach: Steve Lutz has been named the 16th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Saturday. “We are excited to name Steve
REPORT: Steve Lutz to Western Kentucky
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Texas A&M Corpus Christi head coach Steve Lutz is headed to Western Kentucky. He would replace Rick Stansbury, who resigned back on 3/11. Lutz has been at Corpus Christi for the past two seasons where he put together a 47-23 (.671) record. After winning the Southland
OFFICIAL: Franklin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Simpson University
Following up on HoopDirt.com’s report from earlier today (NAIA DIRT). Simpson University has now released a statement on the resignation of head basketball coach Todd Franklin. Here’s the release: Earlier this week Simpson University accepted the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Franklin. Coach Franklin took over the men’s basketball program six years ago ahead
OFFICIAL: Johnson named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Bethany College
Following-up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on March 8th (D3 DIRT). Brad Johnson has officially been tabbed as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Bethany College. Here’s the release from the school: Brad Johnson has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Bethany College and marks the 29th head coach
REPORT: ETSU expected to hire Wake’s Brooks Savage
We’ve mentioned Wake Forest assistant Brooks Savage multiple times surrounding the search at East Tennessee State – it now sounds like a done deal. Multiple reports, including one from Jeff Borzello have Savage and ETSU finalizing a deal today. Savage had spent five seasons as an assistant at ETSU before following head coach Steve Forbes
Pribble named Head Coach at Idaho
Seattle University Associate Head Coach Alex Pribble has been named the 31st head men’s basketball coach in University of Idaho program history, Vandal Director of Athletics Terry Gawlik announced. “I am thrilled to name Coach Pribble as our next head men’s basketball coach,” Gawlik said. “Alex is a proven program-builder, and as our search progressed,
Jameson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Harding
Earlier today, I mentioned the three finalists at D2 Harding University (AR) (D2 Search Update). It has now been made official that Weston Jameson has been hired as the Bisons new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Here’s the announcement from the school: Harding University has announced the hiring of Weston Jameson as its new head men’s
OFFICIAL: Balado will not return to Arkansas State
Following up on today’s earlier report of a change at Arkansas State. It has now been made official – Mike Balado is out as the Red Wolves head basketball coach. Here is the release from ASU: Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Thursday that Mike Balado will not return as head men’s basketball
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Watts named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Mercy College
Mercy College Assistant Vice President for Athletics Matt Kilcullen, Jr. has announced the hiring of Chris Watts as the new Mercy College Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Watts is named head coach after serving as interim head coach since October 17, 2022. “I am absolutely honored to be named the Head Men’s Basketball Coach here at Mercy. I
Caton resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Adams State
I teased this one in the DAILY DIRT on Tuesday. It’s now official – Russ Caton has resigned at D2 Adams State. Here’s the official release from ASU: Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith has announced that after eight seasons at the helm of the ASU Men’s Basketball Program, Russ Caton has stepped down as the