New Illinois State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced his first addition to his coaching staff in assistant coach Walter Offutt. “Walter has a high-energy personality, and that has translated into his coaching career,” said Pedon. “I’ve known Walter since he was a player, and I worked with him when he was a graduate assistant at Illinois.
HOOP TALK with Adam Nelson & Brian Burton – Season #1 Episode #5
HOOP TALK w/ Adam Nelson & Brian Burton! — Episode #5 — Covering the Madness of March!! Talking tournaments – D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO!
Skinn named Assistant Basketball Coach at Maryland
A Takoma Park, Maryland native with deep DMV ties and Big Ten and Big East coaching experience, Tony Skinn joined Kevin Willard‘s staff on Thursday. Skinn comes to Maryland after one season at Ohio State. An 11-year coaching veteran known for his recruiting, especially in the DMV area, and player development, Skinn worked with Willard from
OFFICIAL: Paris named Head Basketball Coach at South Carolina
Lamont Paris, who has been a part of nine NCAA Division I Tournaments and 17 twenty-win seasons as a college head and assistant coach, has been named the University of South Carolina’s 33rd head coach, Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Thursday. Paris, 47, becomes the first African-American head coach in the history of the
Tennessee extends Barnes through 2026-27
On the heels of the Tennessee men’s basketball team’s 27-win campaign, highlighted by an SEC Tournament championship, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White on Thursday announced that he has extended Rick Barnes‘ contract through the 2026-27 season. Barnes has now led the Volunteers to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. This year’s SEC Tournament title was just the fifth
Creighton announces new multi-year deal for McDermott
McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom has announced that Creighton men’s basketball head coach Greg McDermott has signed a new multi-year contract at Creighton. “Greg McDermott is an excellent basketball coach who has led our men’s basketball program to great successes since his arrival in Omaha over a decade ago,” said Blossom. “His teams play hard for each other, are well-prepared, and
OFFICIAL: Pendery Resigns as ECU Men’s Basketball Coach
Following-up on something that I mentioned yesterday (D2 DIRT). The resignation of Max Pendery as the head coach at D2 East Central University (OK) is now official. Here is the press release from the school: East Central University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Max Pendery has announced his resignation as the Tigers leader to pursue other opportunities. “I
Dane Fife released at Indiana
Indiana assistant basketball coach Dane Fife has been relieved of his duties. Head Coach Mike Woodson released the following statement: “I am committed to doing what I believe is best for the continued growth of our men’s basketball program as we collectively work toward returning it to the upper echelon of college basketball,” said Woodson.
Leonard promoted to Head Coach at Queens University of Charlotte
Grant Leonard has been promoted to head men’s basketball coach, Queens University of Charlotte Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced today. Leonard, who has been coaching for 18 years, joined the Royals in 2013 and has served as associate head men’s basketball coach since 2016. He will be the sixth head coach in Queens men’s basketball history. “Grant has
OFFICIAL: Conroy named Head Basketball Coach at The Citadel
The architect of the last 20-win season in program history, Ed Conroy returns as the head basketball coach at The Citadel. The announcement was made by Director of Athletics Mike Capaccio on Wednesday. Conroy will be formally introduced at a press conference at 4 p.m. on Thursday. “We are very excited about welcoming Ed back to The Citadel and
Dunne inks multi-year extension at Marist
Head Coach John Dunne of the Marist men’s basketball program has signed a multiyear contract extension, it was announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Tim Murray. Per Marist College policy, terms of the extension will not be disclosed. “I am very excited to have my contract extended,” Dunne said. “Marist is a special place with great people. We
REPORT: Citadel working on a deal with Conroy
According to a report by Jeff Hartsell, The Citadel is working on a deal with former head coach Ed Conroy to bring him back to Charleston. Conroy has been a target here from the start, as HoopDirt.com first mentioned him here back on 3/11 (DAILY DIRT). Conroy is currently an assistant Vanderbilt and was the