New Mexico head men’s basketball coach Paul Weir issued the first public statement since he and the university announced that they were parting ways last Friday night:
Few named WCC Coach of the Year
Gonzaga’s Mark Few was selected as the West Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, league officials announced Today. Few extended his own conference record, capturing his 14th Coach of the Year honor. He receives the honor for the fourth time in the last five seasons, after leading Gonzaga to its first-ever unbeaten regular
Denver parts ways with Head Coach Rodney Billups
Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Karlton Creech has announced that there will be a change in leadership for the University of Denver men’s basketball program after Rodney Billups‘ fifth season came to an end on Saturday. “We are thankful for Rodney’s service and dedication to the program and its student-athletes,” Creech said. “We wish him
OFFICIAL: Brown and UAlbany agree to mutually part ways
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.