Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on March 21st (DIII DIRT). It has now been made official that CCNY has made a men’s basketball coaching change. The college has released the following statement; “Effective Immediately, Paul Dail has stepped down from his role as head men’s basketball coach, after two seasons leading
OFFICIAL: Maciariello Named Head Basketball Coach at Siena
Siena Basketball alumnus Carmen Maciariello ’01 has been named the 18th head coach in Siena Men’s Basketball history. The native of nearby Clifton Park, New York recently completed his first season as an assistant coach in his second stint on the Siena Basketball staff. Maciariello will be formally introduced at a press conference Tuesday at
UC Irvine Head Coach Russell Turner issues statement regarding insensitive comments
UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner referred to Oregon freshman Louis King as “Queen” several times during his team’s NCAA Tournament loss in San Jose on Sunday. He has now issued a statement apologizing for his actions. Here is the video of UC Irvine head coach Russ Turner explaining his reasoning for calling Oregon
Payne out as Head Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State head men’s basketball coach Andre Payne’s contract will not be renewed, as announced by Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee on Monday. “We would like to thank Coach Andre Payne for his service to the University and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Ford-Kee said. “The search for a new head
GRCC men’s basketball coach departs after three successful seasons
Grand Rapids Community College men’s basketball coach Luke Bronkema is leaving the post after three successful seasons to focus on his family and career outside of basketball. Bronkema, who guided the Raiders to three straight 20-win seasons, was recently promoted to associate executive director of the David D. Hunting YMCA in Grand Rapids. “Family comes
Winters Named Head Basketball Coach at DIII Otterbein
Otterbein University has hired local Columbus native Andy Winters to be its next head coach for men’s basketball, announced Monday afternoon by Dawn Stewart, director of athletics. He takes over after the recent departure of Brian Oilar, who announced his resignation in late February following four years at the helm. Winters, 28, will transition to
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Zig Zag Shooting Workout
It was great having our friend and partner, Pat the Roc, in the Dish Lab recently to create unique and innovative workouts around improving shooting and ball handling on our NEW Dr. Dish CT machine! In this workout, Pat focuses on creating separation off the dribble using the zig zag move. Check out the full
Cal Fires Head Basketball Coach Wyking Jones
Wyking Jones, who has guided California men’s basketball for the past two seasons, will not return as head coach of the Golden Bears next year, Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton announced Sunday. In two seasons at the helm for the Bears, Jones posted a 16-47 record, which included back-to-back wins at Stanford, a marquee upset
OFFICIAL: Tulane Names Ron Hunter Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tulane University Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the hiring of veteran head coach Ron Hunter, as the 25th men’s basketball head coach in the 109-year history of the program. Tulane Athletics will introduce Hunter at a news conference at Noon on Tuesday (March 26) at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.
Hunter confirms he’s headed to Tulane
Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter has confirmed to Fox 5 in Atlanta that he is headed to Tulane. Hunter has been at GSU for the past eight seasons (171-95) – his team went 24-10 this season and captured the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Before being hired at Georgia State in 2011, Hunter had spent
Rusty Smith Retires as Head Basketball Coach at College of the Sequois
The giant of all College of the Sequoias’ men’s basketball coaches is retiring. Rusty Smith, who ascended to the top of the school’s career coaching wins list this year, announced he will leave the college after 18 seasons effective at the end of semester. It will cap a 46-year career that stretches back to his
OFFICIAL: Avery Johnson out at Alabama
Avery Johnson will no longer serve as head coach of The University of Alabama men’s basketball team, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Sunday morning. “After meeting with Coach Johnson, we made the decision to mutually part ways,” said Byrne. “This was not an easy decision, and we thank him for his contributions over the past four seasons.