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
Self to miss today’s NCAA Tournament game vs Howard
Bill Self, who missed the entire Big 12 tournament due to a medical issue, will not coach the Jayhawks in their first round NCAA Tournament game today vs Howard. Norm Roberts, who coached the team in Self’s absence last week will continue to steer the ship today. Kansas released the following statement:
REPORT: Balado out as Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas State
On Tuesday, I said to keep an eye on the Sun Belt…here’s what I was talking about: Mike Balado is out as the head coach at Arkansas State according to Jeff Goodman. Balado had been at ASU since 2017, where he went 82-100 (.451). His best season came in 2021-22 when his team went 18-11
OFFICIAL: Juan Dixon not returning to Coppin State
Following up on reports from last night. Coppin State has finally released a statement on Juan Dixon’s status: Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director Derek Carter today announced that Dixon is relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After fully evaluating the men’s basketball program and performance,
OFFICIAL: Simon named Head Basketball Coach at Bowling Green
Following up on yesterday’s report. Southern Utah’s Todd Simon has officially taken over as the head coach at Bowling Green. Here’s the release from BGSU: Todd Simon, the head coach at Southern Utah for the past seven years, is the new head men’s basketball coach at Bowling Green State University, Director of Athletics Derek van
McNamara promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Syracuse
Assistant men’s basketball coach Gerry McNamara ’06 has been promoted to associate head coach at his alma mater, according to the Syracuse University Athletics Department. “I am pleased Gerry will remain on our staff,” said Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack. “He’s earned this well-deserved promotion to Associate Head Coach. Gerry is an excellent recruiter and has
OFFICIAL: Wicks named Head Basketball Coach at Green Bay
Following up on an earlier report. Sundance Wicks has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Wisconsin Green Bay. Here’s the release from the school: Green Bay Director of Athletics Josh Moon has named Sundance Wicks the ninth head men’s basketball coach in Phoenix program history. An introductory press conference to announce
REPORT: Coppin State parts ways with Juan Dixon
Juan Dixon is no longer the head basketball coach at Coppin State according to a Jeff Goodman report. Dixon had spent the past six seasons as the Eagles head coach where he put together a 51-131 (.280) record. This past season, CSU went 9-23 (4-10 MEAC). The former Maryland standout, and NBA first round pick
REPORT: Green Bay to hire Wyoming’s Wicks as new Head Basketball Coach
The University of Wisconsin Green Bay will hire Wyoming assistant coach Sundance Wicks as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This was first reported by USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s Scott Venci. Wicks had been on the Cowboys staff for the past three years, and was the head coach at D2 Missouri Western before that. Wicks has
UNH does not renew Herrion’s contract
UNH Director of Athletics Allison Rich announced Tuesday that the contract of head men’s basketball coach Bill Herrion will not be renewed. “We wish Bill all the best and thank him for dedicating 18 seasons to UNH Men’s Basketball. However, after careful consideration, I have determined that it is time for new leadership to continue advancing the program,” Rich said. Herrion,