University of Minnesota Duluth Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Berlo has announced that UMD will not renew the appointments of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Bowen and his coaching staff. “We would like to thank Coach Bowen for his commitment to UMD, his student-athletes and the community.” Berlo said. “This was a difficult decision, following a
Larry Eustachy Steps Down as Head Basketball Coach at Colorado State
Larry Eustachy will step down as the men’s basketball coach at Colorado State University. Eustachy will formally resign at the end of his current contract year, and under the terms of an agreement will remain on paid leave until June 30. As part of that amended contract agreement, Eustachy will receive a total of three
Cumberland University Head Basketball Coach Lonnie Thompson Retires
Cumberland University men’s basketball coach Lonnie Thompson announced his retirement on Monday, effective immediately. Assistant coach Lindal Yarbrough will serve as the team’s Interim Head Coach for this week’s Mid-South Conference Championships in Pikeville, Ky. Thompson spent 16 seasons at Cumberland, compiling a 248-237 record, including the 2004 TranSouth Conference regular season championships and three
HOT: Pasqua Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Tusculum College
Nick Pasqua has tenured his resignation as men’s basketball coach at Tusculum College announced Doug Jones, vice president of student success and athletics. Pasqua steps down after one season at the Greeneville, Tennessee school to pursue other professional opportunities. Tusculum just wrapped up its men’s basketball season as the Pioneers finished 10th in the South
Dan McHale Will Not Be Retained as EKU Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach Dan McHale will not be retained, Director of Athletics Stephen Lochmueller announced on behalf of the university today. “After reviewing our men’s basketball program, I determined a change in leadership is needed at this time,” Lochmueller said. “We want to thank Dan McHale for his service to Eastern
WEEK 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The 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 2017-18 college basketball season. Past weekly and yearly
BREAKING REPORT: Sean Miller will not coach tonight at Oregon
According to the Arizona Daily Star’s Greg Hansen, Arizona head coach Sean Miller will not be on the sidelines for today’s match-up at Oregon. Hansen reports that the players have been informed of the decision. Bombshell news of Miller’s potential involvement in the college basketball pay for play FBI investigation broke last night. Earlier this
REPORT: Arizona’s Sean Miller Implicated in FBI Investigation
Arizona head coach Sean Miller was reportedly caught on an FBI wiretap discussing payments for current Wildcat Deandre Ayton. According to ESPN, in more than 3,000 hours of tape obtained during the investigation, Miller is heard discussing a $100,000 payment to Ayton with Christian Dawkins who was working as a runner for ASM agent Andy
REPORT: FBI investigation identifies more than 20 programs who may have violated NCAA rules
According to an explosive report released today by Yahoo!, more than twenty college basketball programs have been identified through the recent FBI investigation as potentially violating NCAA rules. The documents that were obtained by Yahoo! show the work of ASM Sports, and their chief Andy Miller. Yahoo! reports that the documents show cash advances and
OFFICIAL: Keith Walker Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Delaware State
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com reported first this morning… Delaware State University has announced that head men’s basketball coach Keith Walker was relieved of his duties today after being informed his contract will not be renewed for next season. The Hornet men have a 3-25 overall record and 1-12 mark in the Mid-Eastern
Andrist Steps Down at UW-Stout
The landscape will be changing for UW-Stout basketball. Longtime coaches Mark Thomas and Eddie Andrist both stepped aside at the conclusion of the season and will not be returning as head coaches for both the UW-Stout women’s and men’s basketball programs, respectively. “Both Coach Thomas and Coach Andrist have been great ambassadors for their programs and for UW-Stout in