Tarleton State University has agreed to a contract extension with head head men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie. Pending board approval, Gillispie’s extension runs through 2026. TSU also extended head football coach Todd Whitten, and the University released the following statement: “The Texan Football and Men’s Basketball programs have established themselves as two of the best teams
Everick Sullivan Resigns as Men’s Basketball Coach at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne’s head men’s basketball coach, Everick Sullivan, has announced he is resigning as head men’s basketball coach, effective March 31, 2024. “My family and I are grateful to have been a part of the Hickory community for the past eight years,” said Everick Sullivan. “I’m thankful for all the players, assistants and support staff who have been
Houston Christian does not renew Cottrell’s contract
Houston Christian University has made the decision to not renew the contract of Ron Cottrell, James Sears Bryant Head Men’s Basketball Coach, following the end of the 2023-24 basketball season and will begin the search for a new head coach immediately. “We are grateful for the many traditions of excellence embodied in the Ron Cottrell era of HCU
NAIA NEWS: Thompson promoted to Head Basketball Coach at OLLU
Marcus Thompson has been named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU). Thompson returned to OLLU as an assistant coach in 2021 and has been chosen as the Saints’ fifth head coach since the program’s inaugural season in 2009. He will take over officially on April 1. Thompson will take over
Detroit Mercy, Mike Davis mutually agree to part ways
University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced today that the University and head men’s basketball coach Mike Davis have mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately. Coach Davis recently completed his sixth year at UDM finishing with a record of 1-31 this season, 60-119 overall, 44-65 in conference play and 412-360 for his
REPORT: Woodson safe at Indiana
According to multiple reports, including one from the Indy Star, Mike Woodson will return as the head basketball coach next season. Despite a disappointing 2023-24 season, Indiana basketball coach Mike Woodson will return next season, an IU athletic department source told IndyStar Woodson, an IU alum and longtime NBA coach and player, has struggled in his third
Dutcher inks contract extension at San Diego State
San Diego State head men’s basketball coach Brian Dutcher has signed a contract extension that will keep him on the SDSU bench through the 2027-28 season. The 2019-20 USA Today National Coach of the Year, who guided the Aztecs to the 2023 NCAA Tournament National Championship game, is in the midst of his seventh season as head
NAIA NEWS: Batish promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Ottawa U (KS)
Ottawa University head men’s basketball coach Aaron Siebenthall has announce the promotion of Jamie Batish from assistant coach to associate head coach. Batish joined the program in 2018-19 as a graduate assistant coach. “Jamie has more than earned this change in title,” said Siebenthall. He is in his sixth season on our staff. He started off as
D1.relocation announces sponsorship of HoopDirt.com’s 2024 Coaching Changes Tracker
Changing jobs? Don’t sweat it! Let D1.relocation handle the move so you can handle your new team! As college basketball coaches search for new opportunities, D1.relocation will be there every step of the way with their commitment as the title sponsor to HoopDirt.com’s “2024 Coaching Changes Tracker Presented by D1.relocation.” “When coaches are checking to
Crenshaw relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at IUPUI
IUPUI Director of Athletics Luke Bosso announced today (Mar. 6) that head men’s basketball coach Matt Crenshaw has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I want to thank Coach Crenshaw for his countless contributions to the IUPUI basketball program as a student-athlete, assistant coach and ultimately as head coach. These decisions are never easy and aren’t
NAIA NEWS: Andrews not returning as Head Basketball Coach at Taylor University
Taylor University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Kyle Gould, announced on Tuesday that Josh Andrews would not be returning as TU’s head men’s basketball coach following the conclusion of his 11th season at the helm for the Trojans. “Josh Andrews represented Taylor Athletics and our men’s basketball program with integrity and dedication for eleven years as
OFFICIAL: Romar out at Pepperdine
Following up on today’s earlier report. Pepperdine has issued the following statement on their parting of ways with head men’s basketball coach Lorenzo Romar: At the end of the current season, Lorenzo Romar will conclude his tenure as head coach of the Pepperdine men’s basketball team after six seasons at the helm. “Pepperdine benefited tremendously from Lorenzo Romar‘s