HoopDirt.com can confirm an earlier ESPN report that Matthew Graves will not be retained as the head basketball coach at the University of South Alabama. Graves squad finished this season with a 14-18 (7-11 Sun Belt) record. Graves, who was hired back in 2013 following 17 seasons in the Butler program, wraps up his tenure
G.G. Smith Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Loyola (MD)
Orlando “G.G.” Smith announced he is stepping down today as head men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Maryland. Smith recently completed his 11th year with the Greyhounds program and fifth as head coach. “I am grateful to G.G. for his efforts on behalf of Loyola University Maryland and our men’s basketball program,” said Donna M.
REPORT: Reggie Theus, AD fired after their involvement in a fight
According to a Los Angeles Times report, Cal State Northridge head coach Reggie Theus, and Athletic Director Brandon Martin were involved in a physical altercation shortly before the school dismissed both of them. Also, according to CSUN’s police department, Theus has filed a complaint of battery against Martin. “This case is under investigation by CSUN
Official Statement from Pitt AD Heather Lyke on the Dismissal of Kevin Stallings
University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced today that Kevin Stallings will no longer be the Panthers’ head men’s basketball coach. “I want to express my appreciation to Coach Stallings for his commitment to our program,” Lyke said. “In moving forward, we have tremendous expectations for our men’s basketball program at Pitt
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Scott Cherry and High Point Mutually Agree to Part Ways
High Point University athletics director Dan Hauser and Scott Cherry have mutually agreed to a change in the head coach leadership of the men’s basketball program, effective immediately. “I would like to thank Scott Cherry for his leadership and commitment to our men’s basketball program and the High Point community over the last nine years,”
OFFICIAL: NYU Head Basketball Coach Joe Nesci Retires
Following up on “dirt” that HoopDirt.com first published yesterday (DIII DIRT: Nesci to Retire)… New York University men’s basketball Head Coach Joe Nesci has announced his retirement, effective immediately. On the job since the middle of the 1988-89 season, Nesci has coached more games (782) and recorded more victories (512) than anyone else in program
New Charlotte AD Fires Interim Head Basketball Coach and Staff
New Charlotte Athletic Director Mike Hill announced today that he has fired Interim head basketball coach Houston Fancher and his entire staff. Fancher replaced Mark Price back on December 14th after Price was unexpectedly released nine games into the season. The 49ers finished the year with a 6-23 (2-16 C-USA) record. Hill also said today
Harry Statham Retires as Head Basketball Coach at McKendree University
Chuck Brueggemann, McKendree University director of athletics, has announced the decision that Harry Statham will conclude his service as the men’s basketball coach effective at the end of his current appointment, May 31, 2018. The University has extended Statham the opportunity to continue his current faculty appointment as assistant professor of physical education for the
Sparling Will Not Return as Central Washington Head Basketball Coach
Central Washington University’s Director of Athletics Dennis Francois, announced today that the University would not be renewing Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Sparling’s contract. “After a thorough review of our men’s basketball program, I came to the conclusion that it was in the program’s best interest to go in a different direction,” Francois said. “Central
Jamie Stevens resigns as Montana State Billings Men’s Basketball Coach
After seven seasons in charge of the Montana State University Billings men’s basketball program, head coach Jamie Stevens announced his resignation on Tuesday. “I enjoyed my seven years at MSUB, and I was fortunate to work with many great student-athletes that were also very special human beings,” said Stevens, a 1999 graduate of MSUB and
OFFICIAL: UIW Begins Search for Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Director of Athletics Dr. Brian Wickstrom announced Tuesday that Ken Burmeister will not return as head men’s basketball coach for the University of the Incarnate Word. “I want to thank Coach Burmeister for his 12 years of service and for helping transition our program to the NCAA Division I level,” Wickstrom said. “As we evaluate the