Oklahoma State head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton has signed a seven-year contract extension that will keep him at OSU through at least the 2027-28 season. The new agreement increases Boynton’s compensation to $3 million annually, beginning July 1, 2021. It keeps in place the current pay structure, which includes the 25 percent voluntary salary
WATCH LIVE: Shaka Smart Press Conference at Marquette
Shaka Smart’s introductory press conference can be seen LIVE today at 3pm (ET)/2PM (CT). Link to the live event is HERE.
OFFICIAL: Figger tabbed Head Basketball Coach at UTRGV
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced on Monday the hiring of 2017-18 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Coach of the Year Matt Figger, who had been the head coach at Austin Peay for the last four seasons, as the new men’s basketball head coach. Figger will be formally introduced to
Wulbrun named Head Coach at Denver
The University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation has named former Stanford associate head coach Jeff Wulbrun as DU’s head men’s basketball coach, Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Karlton Creech announced on Monday. Wulbrun is the 33rd head men’s basketball coach in the program’s history. “Jeff is a proven program builder
3/29/21: UPDATED College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
After a busy weekend, here is the UPDATED HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker, with changes at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels. Changes so far: D1: 40 D2: 9 D3: 8 NAIA: 5 JUCO: 10
OFFICIAL: Woodson named Head Coach at Indiana, Matta joins staff
Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson has named former Hoosier All-American and Indianapolis native Mike Woodson as the 30th head coach in the men’s basketball program’s history. Woodson returns to the Bloomington campus with vast experiences and knowledge after playing in the NBA for 11 seasons beginning in 1980 and serving as a coach in the league
Rutledge officially named Head Basketball Coach at Webber International
After 10 months and one full season as Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Gabriel Rutledge has been announced as the official Head Coach of the Warriors by Director of Athletics Brad Niethammer. The interim tag will be removed from Coach Rutledge’s position effectively immediately. “I’m very appreciative of our President Keith Wade and Director of
Altman relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at Cloud County CC
Cloud County Community College athletic director Matt Bechard has announced a change in leadership of the Cloud County Community College men’s basketball program. Jordan Altman will not have his contract renewed and has been relieved of his duties as head coach after three-plus seasons. Current CCCC assistant men’s basketball coach Taylor Jones will assume the
Craig Smith takes over at Utah
University of Utah Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today that Craig Smith will serve as the 16th head coach of the Runnin’ Utes men’s basketball program. Smith takes over at Utah after leading his teams to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and two Mountain West Conference Tournament championships in his three seasons as head
Siena announces 3-yr extension for Maciariello
Siena College has announced a three-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Carmen Maciariello through the 2025-26 season. A 2001 Siena graduate, Maciariello has guided his alma mater to back-to-back Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Regular Season Championships in his first two seasons as the helm. “We are pleased with the success Carm and the team
Drill of the Week
NBA shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great 3-point shooting drill focused on streak shooting. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! Streak Shooting In this drill, players will shoot from 5 spots around the 3-point line: corner, wing, top of the key, opposite wing, and opposite corner. Players will start at a
Haith inks contract extension at Tulsa
The University of Tulsa and Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith has signed a contract extension, it was confirmed by Director of Athletics Rick Dickson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In seven years as the Golden Hurricane coach, Haith has compiled a 126-88 record, won a conference championship and has taken two teams to postseason