UMBC officials and head men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom have agreed in principle to contract amendments that will keep the Retriever mentor as the leader of the program. UMBC made history under Coach Odom’s guidance as the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No 1 seed, with a decisive victory over Virginia on
UTA makes coaching change
The University of Texas at Arlington has relieved men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross of his coaching duties, Director of Athletics Jim Baker announced today. Baker also announced the University will not retain the services of associate head coach Greg Young, assistant coaches Zak Buncik and Kenneth Mangrum and director of operations Maurice Moore. All
BREAKING: Craig Smith Named Head Basketball Coach at Utah State
Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Craig Smith has been named the school’s 19th head coach in 113 seasons of Aggie basketball. A press conference to formally introduce Smith will be held in the Wayne Estes Center, which is located on the Utah State campus, on Tuesday,
3/26 UPDATE: 2017-18 Men’s Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
HoopDirt.com has been tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The link to the tracker can be found on the homepage, and also by clicking HERE. The numbers so far: DI openings: 42 (19 filled) DII openings: 18 (3 filled) DIII openings: 16 (3 filled) NAIA
BREAKING: Penny Collins Named Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover and Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips announced on Monday the hiring of Brian “Penny” Collins as the Head Coach of the TSU men’s basketball program. Collins will be introduced at an 11 a.m. press conference at Hankal Hall’s Tigers Den on campus this morning. The event is open to
DII Hoops Find a Successful Boost with Ops Technology
While top-seed Lincoln Memorial battled Queens (NC) for the fourth time this year — this time in the NCAA DII Southeast Regional Final — a familiar question filled the TeamSynced office. “Who should we being rooting for again?” The same scenario played out when Point Loma and Dixie State met twice in Pacific West conference
OFFICIAL: McDevitt Chosen to Lead Middle Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Program
A new era for Middle Tennessee men’s basketball has officially begun as Nick McDevitt has been tabbed as the 20th head coach of the Blue Raiders, announced Saturday by MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and Director of Athletics Chris Massaro. “I’ve had the privilege of working at several major universities and never before have I
TCU Coaches Clinic- April 19th and 20th, 2018
The first annual, TCU Mens Basketball Coaches Clinic will be held on Thursday April 19th and Friday, April 20th. This clinic will offer a comprehensive look at head coach Jamie Dixons prolific offensive set and notorious defensive secrets. Dont miss your chance to witness and hear from the Texas Christian University coaches, student-athletes, and guest
College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant Agrees to Extension Through 2022-23 Season
College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant has agreed in principle to a new five-year extension, pending finalization of a contract, through the 2022-23 season. “Earl Grant has brought excitement and championship basketball back to the College of Charleston,” College of Charleston Athletics Director Matt Roberts said. “In just four years, he and his staff
BREAKING: La Salle University Parts Ways With Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dr. John Giannini
La Salle University announced today that Dr. John Giannini, head coach of the Explorers men’s basketball team for the past 14 years, and the University have mutually agreed to part ways. “John is a great guy, always with the best interests of his student-athletes at heart, and he did his very best to advance the
OFFICIAL: A.W. Hamilton Named Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Kentucky
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier today. It’s now been made official that A.W. Hamilton has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at eastern Kentucky University. A native of Georgetown, Kentucky and a former prep star at Scott County High School, Hamilton spent the 2017-18
OFFICIAL: Lonn Reisman retires; Chris Reisman named Head Basketball Coach at Tarleton State
For the first time in 30 years, Tarleton State University men’s basketball has a new head coach. Chris Reisman has been named the university’s 14th head coach after spending 17 years as a coach of the Texans and the last 12 as the associate head coach under his father Lonn Reisman. Lonn moves to Tarleton’s