Here’s the official release from NJIT on the resignation of Brian Kennedy yesterday: Brian Kennedy, who served as Head Coach of the NJIT men’s basketball program for the last seven seasons, has resigned, Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Lenny Kaplan announced on Monday. Kennedy, a four-year assistant at NJIT before taking over as head coach following the
OFFICIAL: James out at Austin Peay
Following-up on the report from earlier today. The change at APSU is now official – here’s the release… Good morning Stacheville, Last night, we came to the difficult decision to change the leadership of our men’s basketball program. I would like to thank Nate James for his efforts and dedication to Austin Peay. I wish him,
UPDATED: 2023 Men’s Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
*UPDATED as of 3/6 As we do every year, HoopDirt will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). This tracker will be updated when changes are official and/or confirmed to HoopDirt.
HOT: Texas Tech suspends Mark Adams
Texas Tech University has suspended men’s basketball head coach Mark Adams in relation to the use of an inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive comment last week. On Friday, Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt was made aware of an incident regarding a coaching session between Adams and a member of the men’s basketball team. Adams was encouraging the student-athlete
BREAKING: Huger out at Bowling Green
Bowling Green has released the following statement on the termination of head men’s basketball coach Michael Huger: On behalf of BGSU Athletics, Derek van der Merwe, director of athletics, issued the following statement regarding the termination of Michael Huger’s contract: “We are extremely appreciative of Coach Michael Huger’s contributions and commitment to Men’s Basketball at Bowling Green State University
Williams steps down at NAIA Northwestern Ohio
Northwestern Ohio has announced that Caleb Williams will be leaving his post as the Racers’ head men’s basketball coach after six seasons at the helm. Williams noted that the time felt right to make a change and he is looking forward to the next chapter in his life. During his six seasons with UNOH, Williams
D3 Huntingdon College (AL) opens
Huntingdon College has announced that David Gurganus has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. “Coach Gurganus invested a lot of time, energy, effort, and mentorship into our student-athletes and the program as a whole.” commented Athletic Director Eric Levanda. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Gurganus went 28-62 (.311)
OFFICIAL: High Point, Smith part ways
High Point University athletics director Dan Hauser and GG Smith have mutually agreed to a change in the head coach leadership of the men’s basketball program, effective immediately. “I would like to thank GG Smith for his leadership and commitment to our men’s basketball program and the High Point community over the last five years,” Hauser said. Smith joined the HPU basketball
Radford’s Darris Nichols set to resume coaching duties following suspension
Radford University Athletics has announced that Darris Nichols will resume his full duties as Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Monday, March 6. Shane Nichols will remain Acting Head Coach for the duration of the program’s run through the Big South Championships, which will be held at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. this weekend, March 3-5. Nichols had been suspended
REPORT: G.G. Smith out at High Point
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, G.G. Smith is out as the head coach at High Point. Smith took over for his father Tubby at High Point in February of last season. In his 1+ season at the helm, he complied a 17-20 (.459) record, including a 14-17 mark this season.
Larsen resigns at NAIA Montana Western
I teased this one a bit on Twitter earlier this morning. It’s now official – here’s the release from Montana Western… Montana Western Director of Athletics Michael Feuling announced Friday, March 3 that Mike Larsen has decided to step down from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Larsen recently completed his fifth season at the helm of
Davis out as Head Basketball Coach at Bucknell
Bucknell director of athletics & recreation Jermaine Truax announced on Thursday that Nathan Davis will be pursuing other opportunities after eight seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball program. “I want to thank Nathan for his contributions to the Bucknell men’s basketball program over the last eight seasons,” said Truax. “I am grateful for the positive