Following up on the reports from earlier today. It’s now been made official – David Cox is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island. Here is the release from URI: Rhode Island men’s basketball head coach David Cox will not return to the program next season, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Friday.
Pikiell extended through 2029-30 at Rutgers
Rutgers University and head men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell have agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him ‘On the Banks’ through the 2029-30 season. In six seasons, Pikiell has led the men’s basketball program to historic heights, including RU’s first NCAA Tournament victory in 38 seasons. The Scarlet Knights are poised to face Iowa
REPORT: Cox out at Rhode Island
According to a TWEET from Jon Rothstein, David Cox is out as the head basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island. Cox just wrapped up his 4th season at URI with a 64-55 (.538) overall record. This year, the Rams went 15-16 (5-12 A10). Cox had been an assistant at URI since 2014, and
Hartung retires as Head Coach at Butler County CC
Story Courtesy Bill Foley, Coordinator of News and Media Content at Butler County Community College Dick Hartung, whose Butler County Community College basketball programs have produced eight All-Americans, 11 titles and in 2019 the college’s all-time leading scorers, has announced his retirement from BC3. The Butler Township resident, who also serves as an associate professor, turns
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…
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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