By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 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 2021-22 college basketball
Pac-12 fines, suspends Arizona State’s Hurley
The Pac-12 Conference has imposed disciplinary actions against Arizona State Men’s Basketball head coach Bobby Hurley and student-athletes Jay Heath and Jalen Graham for inappropriate conduct toward the officiating crew at the conclusion of Arizona State’s game at Stanford on Saturday, Jan. 22, Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff announced. Hurley has been publicly reprimanded, fined $20,000
Lafayette’s O’Hanlon to retire following 2021-22 season
Lafayette College men’s basketball head coach Fran O’Hanlon, who is the winningest coach in Patriot League history, announced Friday his plans to retire following the conclusion of the Leopards’ 2021-22 season. “As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end someday. With that in mind and after thoughtful consideration, I have decided to
Arbitrator rules that UConn owes Kevin Ollie $11.15m
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — An independent arbitrator has ruled that UConn improperly fired former men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie and must pay him more than $11 million, Ollie’s lawyer said Thursday Attorney Jacques Parenteau called Thursday’s ruling from arbiter Mark Irvings a “total vindication” for Ollie, who was fired in the spring of 2018 after
MILESTONE: Southwestern’s O’Brien picks up win #300
Southwestern College (IA) downed Tabor College last night 76-61, giving head coach Matt O’Brien’s his 300th victory as a collegiate head coach. The win pushed Southwestern’s record to 17-3 (11-3 KCAC), and increased their current winning streak to seven. O’Brien is in his 13th season as the head coach of the Moundbuilders. In 2018 O’Brien
Legendary Jefferson U head coach Herb Magee selected as 2022 Pat Summitt Award winner
Story Courtesy: NCAA.com, Connor Bran Herb Magee, head men’s basketball coach at Thomas Jefferson University for 55 years, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 NCAA President’s Pat Summitt Award. Magee, who plans to retire after this season, is the second-winningest men’s basketball coach in NCAA history. Established in 2017, the Summitt Award recognizes an
Week 10: 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 10 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 2021-22 college basketball
MILESTONE: Hooten becomes all-time wins leader at Sam Houston State
Defense fueled Sam Houston to a 49-41 victory over rival Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at Johnson Coliseum as head coach Jason Hooten broke the record for the most wins in school history. Hooten surpassed Bob Marlin as the men’s basketball career wins leader with 226 as Sam Houston extended its winning streak to three
MILESTONE: U Providence’s Keller earns 300th career victory
University of Providence head men’s basketball coach Steve Keller earned his 300th career win on Saturday, as the University of Providence men’s basketball team defeated Rocky Mountain College 90-83 in Billings, Mont. The two teams battled early in the contest, with the Battlin’ Bears (9-9, 2-4) taking a 45-40 lead into the break. The Argos
Former Kentucky Basketball Coach Joe B. Hall passes away
Story courtesy Kentucky Athletics Joe B. Hall, who faced the unenviable task of following the winningest coach in Kentucky men’s basketball history and carved out his own legacy with a national championship and three Final Four appearances, died Saturday morning. He was 93 years old. “Coach Joe B. Hall – my friend, my mentor, and
Arkansas’ Musselman out at least two games following surgery; Smart to serve as Interim Head Coach
University of Arkansas head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman had successful surgery today to repair a full tear of the supraspinatus tendon and partial tears to the infraspinatus and subscapularis tendons in his left shoulder. Coach Musselman is expected to miss at least two games, starting with the Razorbacks’ game at LSU this Saturday (Jan.
Maryland Assistant Shingler Suspended
The University of Maryland has suspended assistant men’s basketball coach Bruce Shingler. UM officials released the following statement: “Maryland men’s basketball assistant coach Bruce Shingler has been suspended for 30 days for a violation of his employment agreement.” No other details were given, and there were no other comments made by the athletic department. Shingler