University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Monday the hiring of Jeff Linder as head coach of the Cowboy Basketball Team. Linder is the 22nd head coach in Wyoming history. He led Northern Colorado to three-straight 20-win seasons. “Jeff (Linder) turned around the basketball program at Northern Colorado and developed his team into one
Bryce Drew named head basketball coach at Grand Canyon
Three-time NCAA tournament head coach and March Madness legend Bryce Drew has been selected by Grand Canyon University to serve as its new men’s basketball head coach. “We are unbelievably excited to have Bryce Drew lead our basketball program into its next phase of development,” GCU President Brian Mueller said. “Bryce built a very successful
OFFICIAL: Padgett out as Head Basketball Coach at Samford
Following up on some DIRT from yesterday. Here’s the official statement on Samford’s coaching change: Samford University head men’s basketball coach Scott Padgett will not return next season after serving the past six years, Director of Athletics Martin Newton announced. “I want to thank Coach Padgett for his service to Samford University and I sincerely
Jones Named UNC Pembroke Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach
UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Drew Richards announced Monday that he has retained the services of interim head coach Tony Jones who will now join his coaching staff as associate head coach. “Tony has not only proven to the entire region that he is a talented coach, but he has also shown that he
Goodson Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Rhodes College
Rhodes College Director of Athletics Matt Dean has announced the hiring of Steven “Zo” Goodson as head men’s basketball coach, effective March 16th. Goodson is the eighth men’s basketball coach at Rhodes since World War II. Goodson comes back to Memphis after spending a year at High Point University as the director of player development. The University of Kentucky graduate and Tell City, Ind. native
OFFICIAL: Rick Pitino named Head Basketball Coach at Iona
Hall of Fame Coach Rick Pitino was named head basketball coach of Iona College today. Pitino, who has taken four different programs to the NCAA tournament and coached two national championship teams, takes over for Coach Tim Cluess, who stepped down as head coach after ten years due to health concerns. Coach Cluess will serve
OFFICIAL: UIC parts ways with Steve McClain
Steve McClain will not return next season as head coach of UIC men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced. “We thank Coach McClain for his contributions over the past five seasons and sincerely appreciate his efforts on behalf of our program and student-athletes,” said Lipitz. “We are committed to men’s basketball returning to
OFFICIAL: Siddle tabbed as new Head Basketball Coach at UNCW Wilmington
Takayo Siddle, a key lieutenant for Kevin Keatts during UNCW’s resurgence in men’s basketball earlier this decade, is returning to the Port City as the new head coach of the Seahawk program. Siddle, 33, is making his fifth coaching stop and first as a head coach. He previously served as an assistant coach at Hargrave
Richards named Head Basketball Coach at UNC Pembroke
Having already served five seasons as an associate head coach during a record-breaking era for the Braves from 2014-19, Drew Richards was announced as the 16th head coach in the 80-year history of the men’s basketball program at UNC Pembroke on Friday. Richards returns to Pembroke following a 2019-20 campaign that saw him lead Lander
OFFICIAL: UAB fires Ehsan
The UAB Department of Athletics has announced a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program. A national search for the Blazers’ seventh coach in program history is underway. In four years, Robert Ehsan coached the Blazers to an overall record of 76-57 and 38-34 in Conference USA play. UAB participated in the 2019 CBI.
Liberty and McKay Agree to Contract Extension
Following Liberty men’s basketball’s best season in school history, Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a contract extension. “I am very thankful for the leadership that continues to invest and believe in our program. It is truly a privilege to be a part of something bigger than yourself,” McKay
Cluess resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Iona
After 10 years of extraordinary dedication to Iona College, the men’s basketball program, our students, and the community, Tim Cluess is stepping down as head coach so that he may focus on making a full recovery from his recent health concerns, and serve in an advisory role. “I want to sincerely thank the Iona College