Pat Kelsey has been named the 22nd head coach in University of Massachusetts men’s basketball history, it was announced by Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford on Tuesday. “I am thrilled to welcome Pat Kelsey and his family to the University of Massachusetts,” Bamford said. “Pat has been an important piece of some highly-successful programs throughout
Bob Jones U. Head Coach Neal Ring resigns basketball post; will remain as Athletic Director
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today that Dr. Neal Ring, who has served concurrently as the BJU Bruins athletic director and men’s basketball team head coach since 2012, will now serve solely as the athletic director. “It’s not often that someone can say they’ve started an intercollegiate sports program from scratch, but Neal
East Carolina’s Lebo to return next season
Jeff Lebo will return to East Carolina for an eight season according to AD Jeff Compher. Appearing on the Talk of the Town podcast, Compher threw his support behind Lebo; “I was very pleased with how we finished the season, and I look for signs of progress, and I saw those this year. It was
BREAKING: Men’s Basketball Coach Gravelle Craig and Bethune-Cookman University Part Ways
After spending six years at the helm of the men’s basketball program for the Wildcats, Gravelle Craig and Bethune-Cookman University agreed Monday evening to part ways, allowing for Craig to seek fresher and different opportunities in the field of athletics, as his contract expires at the end of the month. “At the end of the
Jack Meriwether Named Head Basketball Coach at West Virginia Wesleyan
West Virginia Wesleyan Interim President Boyd Creasman and Director of Athletics Randy Tenney are pleased to announce that Jack Meriwether has been named the head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Coach Meriwether served as the interim head coach for the past two months, leading the team to an 8-7 record during his
OFFICIAL: LSU names Will Wade Head Basketball Coach
LSU has just released the following statement in response to the multiple internet reports tonight: Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Joe Alleva has announced former Virginia Commonwealth University head basketball coach Will Wade will lead the LSU basketball program as its new head coach. More information to follow Tuesday.
Mike Morrell promoted to Assistant Coach at Texas
University of Texas Head Basketball Coach Shaka Smart has promoted Director of Basketball Operations Mike Morrell to Assistant Coach. He will replace David Cason whose contract was not renewed last week. Morrell was an assistant on Smart’s staff at VCU, and served as an assistant coach during the 2015-16 season at UT. He was moved
WATCH LIVE: Cuonzo Martin introductory press conference at Missouri
Missouri will officially introduce new head basketball Cuonzo Martin at a press conference today at 5pm ET/4pm CT. To watch live follow the link HERE.
OFFICIAL: LIU Brooklyn does not renew contract of Head Basketball Coach Jack Perri
Following up on a report from earlier today… LIU Brooklyn has officially announced that they will not renew the contract of head basketball coach Jack Perri. After going 20-12 this past season, AD Brad Cohen released the following statement:
Brad Brownell will return to Clemson for 2017-18 season
After much speculation on the future of Clemson head coach Brad Brownell, AD Dan Radakovich has released the following statement: “As part of a comprehensive season-ending review and evaluation, I met for several hours with Brad Brownell to review the recently completed season and to look ahead to 2017-2018. Both of us believe strongly that
WATCH LIVE: Brad Underwood introductory press conference at Illinois
The press conference to introduce Brad Underwood as the new head basketball coach at Illinois will begin at 1pm ET/12pm CT. The link to live coverage of the event can be found HERE.
OFFICIAL: Coppin State does not renew contract of Head Basketball Coach Michael Grant
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one first last night. Coppin State has issued a press release this morning confirming that they will not renew the contract of head basketball coach Michael Grant: Coppin State University athletic director Derek Carter has announced that the contract of head men’s basketball