Following-up on our report from earlier this morning. Here is the official release from Albany: “After nearly 20 years coaching at UAlbany, I have decided that it is time for me to seek a new challenge and after meeting with Mark Benson, we have agreed to mutually part ways,” said head men’s basketball coach Will
OFFICIAL: Hamilton inks 5-yr extension at FSU
Following-up on a report from earlier this morning. Florida State has now made Leonard Hamilton’s contract extension official. Here is the press release from FSU: Florida State University Vice President and Director of Athletics David Coburn announced today that Florida State has extended the contract with head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton through the 2024-25 season.
Week 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball
WATCH LIVE: Isaac Brown Press Conference
Wichita State announced on Friday that they have removed the interim tag from men’s basketball head coach Isaac Brown’s title. Today, they will “officially” introduce Brown at a 2pm EST / 1pm CST press conference. You can watch live HERE.
Dempsey out at Binghamton; Sanders tabbed interim for 2021-22 season
Binghamton University athletics will have a new men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday. Tommy Dempsey will not have his contract renewed after nine years at the helm. Assistant coach Levell Sanders will be elevated to interim head coach for the 2021-22 season. A search for a permanent replacement will be conducted in Spring 2022.
REPORT: Florida State’s Hamilton to sign 5-yr extension
According to a report this morning by the Tallahassee Democrat, Florida State will announce today that head men’s basketball coach Leonard Hamilton and FSU have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $11.25 million in guaranteed money, retroactive to when his previous contract expired in April 2020. According to the report, Hamilton’s previous contract originally
Dr. Dave Holmquist earns his 1,000th coaching victory
Dr. Dave Holmquist is the fifth head coach in four-year college men’s basketball history to earn 1,000 career coaching victories. On Saturday in Irvine his upstart Eagles defeated Concordia University Irvine by a final tally of 73-51 to hand Holmquist number 1,000. “I just feel very blessed and thankful to have worked at Biola all these
MUST WATCH: Texas State + Interim HC Terrence Johnson celebrate championship
Some things I post to the website, others I just share on social media. This celebration is special, and I wanted to make sure those who aren’t on social media have a chance to see it. Texas State named Terrence Johnson as their interim head men’s basketball coach after Danny Kaspar was placed on leave
Drill of the Week
Our good friend and NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great 3-point shooting drill called 2 & Out to work on streak shooting. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! https://www.youtube.com/embed/IC8nkNZf2eQ 2 & Out The drill involves 5 spots around the three point line: corners, wings, and the top of the key.
Weir out as Head Coach at New Mexico
The University of New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced today that he and head men’s basketball coach Dr. Paul Weir have mutually agreed to part ways at the conclusion of the 2020-21 basketball season. “Paul and I agree that a change of leadership in our men’s basketball program is in our best interest at this time,” said
BREAKING: Wichita State removes interim tag from Brown
Wichita State director of athletics Darron Boatright announced Friday that he will remove the interim tag from men’s basketball coach Isaac Brown. Brown has verbally agreed to a five-year deal and will be formally introduced on Monday as the 26th full-time coach in program history. Brown will also become the first Black men’s basketball coach ever to lead
Baitey joins Emory U MBB staff
Emory Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jason Zimmerman has announced that former Eagle Gebereal Baitey has joined the staff as assistant coach. Baitey replaces Kevin Sullivan who took a job in the private sector. Baitey competed for Emory from 2015-16 through 2018-19, appearing in 105 games and drawing 54 starting assignments. When he wrapped up his