Stanford’s Haase will return next season
Stanford Director of Athletics Bernard Muir said that Jerod Haase would return as the Cardinal head men’s basketball coach next season. Muir released the following statement today: “Coach Haase and I agree that the on-court results of our men’s basketball program are not what we want them to be,” Muir said in a statement. “Having said
Herring named Head Coach at Marian University Ancilla College
Marian University Ancilla College is excited to announce Jeremy Herring as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2022-23 season. After four, very successful seasons, as Head Coach for the Chargers, Brian Pearison is taking on a more intense role as Athletic Director. He is working to develop MUAC Athletics into a higher level
Justin DeGrood Promoted to Head Coach at Gustavus Adolphus College
Justin DeGrood ’07, the lead assistant coach of Gustavus Adolphus College men’s basketball for the past nine seasons, has been named head coach of the program, the College announced today. “We are thrilled to elevate Justin to serve as our head men’s basketball coach,” Gustavus athletics director Tom Brown said. “Justin has strong relationships with
OFFICIAL: Crean out at Georgia
The University of Georgia has released the following statement surrounding the dismissal of head basketball coach Tom Crean:
South Dakota fires Head Coach Todd Lee
The University of South Dakota athletic department and head men’s basketball coach Todd Lee are parting ways after four seasons with the program, the university announced Thursday. “We greatly appreciate Coach Lee’s dedication to the men’s basketball program over the past four years,” said Athletic Director David Herbster. “We have decided to move the program in a different direction
3/10/22: 60 Second Update…
Here’s today’s 60 Second Update with HoopDirt.com’s Adam Nelson…
Baucom out as Head Basketball Coach at The Citadel
The Citadel is exploring potential replacements for Bulldogs’ basketball coach, Duggar Baucom, head men’s basketball coach in The Citadel’s history in 2015. The 2021-22 basketball season will be his last in that role. “The Citadel is grateful for Coach Baucom’s professionalism and dedication,” said The Citadel Athletic Director, Mike Capaccio. “We thank him for his leadership and the significant
HOOP TALK with Adam Nelson & Brian Burton – Season #1 Episode 1
In the first episode of Hoop Talk, Adam Nelson & Brian Burton discuss HoopDirt Coach of the Year candidates, some good conference tournament games, a couple open jobs with a bunch of random basketball thoughts in between! Check it out….
Weber resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Kansas State
Head men’s basketball coach Bruce Weber announced today (March 10) that he has resigned from his position at Kansas State. “Coach Weber has provided selfless leadership to our basketball program and university for the last decade,” said Director of Athletics Gene Taylor. “With two conference championships and an Elite Eight run in 2018, our program reached exceptional levels of
Rick Pitino Named MAAC Coach of the Year
Iona College head coach Rick Pitino was named 2021-22 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, as voted on by the league’s 11 head coaches. In just his second season at the helm of the Gaels, the Hall of Fame coach and his Iona squad posted a league-best 17-3 record and
Kowalczyk, Toledo reach agreement in contract extension
The University of Toledo and head men’s basketball coach Tod Kowalczyk have reached an agreement that extends Kowalczyk’s contract through the 2026-27 season, UToledo Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mike O’Brien announced today. “Our men’s basketball program continues to grow and set new standards for excellence under Tod’s leadership,” O’Brien said. “His teams won outright Mid-American Conference