Wake Forest University men’s basketball head coach Danny Manning will return for the 2019-20 season, Athletic Director Ron Wellman announced on Friday (March 22). The 2019-20 campaign will be Manning’s sixth season leading the program. “Following the season, Danny and I had an extensive series of meetings to discuss the future of the program,” said
REPORT: Alabama, Avery Johnson negotiating buyout
Alabama and head men’s basketball coach Avery Johnson are negotiating a buyout according to a report by AL.com. The Crimson Tide finished the 2018-19 season with an 18-16 (8-10 SEC) record, and were upset on Wednesday night in the NIT by Norfolk State. Johnson has a 75-62 record over his four seasons at Alabama. He
Hartman Retires as Men’s Basketball Coach at LBCC
Linn-Benton Community College men’s basketball coach Everett Hartman has announced his retirement. He will remain in the position until his successor is named. “My experience at LBCC has been tremendous,” Hartman said. “After much thought and reflection, I knew that it was time. I’m looking forward to spending more time with my wife and
OFFICIAL: Jamion Christian Hired as GW Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Jamion Christian, who architected a perennial Northeast Conference title contender at Mount St. Mary’s and turned Siena into one of the nation’s most improved teams in 2018-19, has been hired as GW men’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics and Recreation Tanya Vogel announced Thursday. Christian led the Mount to a pair of NCAA Tournament
Enriquez resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western New Mexico
Western New Mexico University Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Matt Enriquez has stepped down announced Director of Athletics Scott Noble. Enriquez has been at the helm of the Mustang men’s basketball program for the past 3 seasons, and before that an assistant for 10. He began his college career in 2002 as a student-athlete. Back when
Washington extends Hopkins through 2025
Washington Athletic Director Jen Cohen announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Mike Hopkins has agreed to an extension that will keep the back-to-back Pac-12 Coach of the Year on Montlake through 2025. “I couldn’t be happier to be at the University of Washington and am so thankful for the leadership we have under both President
Bryan Mullins named Saluki Basketball head coach
It’s official. Southern Illinois University welcomed home one of its all-time greats on Wednesday, naming Bryan Mullins as the school’s 14th men’s basketball head coach. To celebrate a new era of Saluki Basketball, the athletic department invites fans to a Pep Rally and Town Hall Meeting with Mullins at 5 p.m. on Thursday at SIU
Michael Landers Steps Down at Navarro College
Navarro College began its nationwide search for a new men’s head basketball coach after Michael Landers relinquished the position Monday to focus his attention toward his Athletic Director responsibilities. Landers was named Athletic Director in October 2018, but continued to serve additionally as the head basketball coach throughout the season. “You have no idea how
OFFICIAL: Lander Names Drew Richards Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com first posted on Sunday.… Drew Richards, who has been a part of four NCAA Tournament appearances in the last five seasons, has been selected as the head coach of the Lander men’s basketball team. “We are thrilled to name Drew Richards as our new men’s basketball head coach,” said
Howes resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Catholic
After 276 wins, six NCAA tournament appearances and five conference championships, Catholic University head men’s basketball coach Steve Howes announced his resignation on Wednesday. He served as the Cardinals’ head coach since the 2004-05 season. “It has been a privilege to lead this special program,” Howes said. “I am grateful to the countless staff, coaches
Morgan State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Bozeman’s Contract Not Renewed
Morgan’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Edward Scott announced today his decision to not renew Todd Bozeman‘s contract as head coach of the Morgan State University men’s basketball program. Bozeman served as the Bears’ head coach since joining the University in 2006. “Today’s decision was especially tough because Coach Bozeman has been the face of our
Ole Miss Extends Contract of Kermit Davis
Exactly one year after being publicly introduced at The Pavilion as the new leader of the Ole Miss men’s basketball program, head coach Kermit Davis has agreed in principle to a new four-year contract. In his first season guiding the Rebels, the SEC Coach of the Year brought Ole Miss back to the NCAA Tournament