According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Cincinnati intends to fire head basketball coach Wes Miller. Miller, who went 100-74 in his five seasons with the Bearcats, failed to advance to the NCAA Tournament during his tenure. This year’s team finished 18-15 (9-9 Big 12), and were knocked out of the conference tourney
Austin Peay’s Gipson agrees to contract extension
Story: Alex Allard, APSU Assistant Director of Athletics Communications After winning the first Atlantic Sun Conference Championship in program history during the team’s most successful season in nearly two decades, Austin Peay State University head basketball coach Corey Gipson agreed to a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, Austin Peay Director of Athletics Jordan Harmon announced Friday. “It is
OFFICIAL: Alexander takes over at Kansas State
Following up on the reports from this morning…here’s the official release from K-State announcing the hiring of Casey Alexander as their new head basketball coach: Casey Alexander, who guided Belmont to 166 wins and four conference titles in the last seven seasons, including the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Championship, has been named the 27th head men’s
REPORT: Hayes out at Georgia State
I can confirm a Jon Rothstein report that Jonas Hayes is out as the head basketball coach at Georgia State. Hayes, a former standout at Georgia, had been the head coach at GSU for the past four seasons where he went 48-79 (.378). His team went 10-22 (7-11 Sun Belt) this past year. Prior to
REPORT: K-State to hire Belmont’s Casey Alexander as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Jon Rothstein report, K-State will hire Belmont’s Casey Alexander as their new head basketball coach. Alexander is expected to ink a five-year deal. Alexander has spent the past seven seasons at Belmont, where he has gone 166-60 (.735). He has also been the head coach at Stetson (2011-13) and Lipscomb (2013-19). He
Duft out as Head Basketball Coach at Weber State; Moves to administrative role within the program
Weber State Athletics announced today that Eric Duft will transition from his role as head men’s basketball coach into an executive position within the department. Duft will serve as the President of Basketball Operations and Development for the men’s basketball program. In this role, Duft will work strategically with General Manager Damian Lillard and Weber State’s athletic administration. His
Ball resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Harcum
John Ball has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Harcum College. Ball had been the head coach for the past four seasons at Harcum, and had served an an assistant on the Bears staff for the five years before that. This past season, Ball led Harcum to a 21-9 record. The
OFFICIAL: Tarleton hires Eric Haut as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I mentioned this one earlier today in the DAILY DIRT…it’s now official. Tarleton State has hired Eric Haut as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official release from TSU: One of the top names in the NCAA coaching carousel is now a Tarleton State Texan. Eric Haut has been
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Shulman inks contract extension at Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas Director of Athletics, Matt Whiting, has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach John Shulman keeping him with the Bears through the 2029-2030 season. The Bears finished the season with a 22-12 overall record and a 15-3 mark in ASUN Conference play. UCA won two games in the ASUN Tournament to advance
Joyner named Head Basketball Coach at Oregon State
Justin Joyner has been named the next head coach of the Oregon State men’s basketball team, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced on Wednesday. “It is vitally important that we create momentum and an upward trajectory for this program,” Barnes said. “Our move to the new Pac-12 demands a leader like Justin who has
D2 NEWS: Kennedy out as Head Basketball Coach at Spring Hill
Spring Hill College men’s basketball head coach Craig Kennedy will not return next season, Athletic Director Joe Niland announced today. “We want to thank Craig for his dedication to our student-athletes and the Spring Hill community over the last 11 years, Niland said. “He has been a strong representative of Spring Hill College during his tenure, and we wish