The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced the hiring of Darrell Walker as the program’s 23rd head men’s basketball coach. An official news conference will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, March 30, on the UA Little Rock campus in the Legends Room of the Jack Stephens Center. Walker brings with him extensive
Brian Wardle Receives Contract Extension Through 2023
The Bradley Basketball “Movement” will continue for at least five more years. Bradley University has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Brian Wardle through the end of the 2022-2023 season, according to an announcement by Bradley Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Chris Reynolds. “Brian is a tireless worker and has done a tremendous job of
OFFICIAL: Eastern Shore will not renew the contract of Bobby Collins, Clifford Reed named Interim Head Coach
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Department of Athletics will not renew the contract of head basketball coach Bobby Collins. “We thank Bobby Collins for his service to the program and the University,” Director of Athletics Keith Davidson said. Associate Head Coach Clifford Reed will assume the role of interim head coach for the 2018-19
West Georgia Announces Men’s Basketball Coaching Change
The University of West Georgia announced that associate athletic director and men’s basketball head coach Mike Cooney will transition full-time into an administrative role to help lead the university’s efforts to become a top-50 Division II contender. Cooney, who led the Wolves for 11 seasons, will bring his passion and leadership efforts to his role
Farokhmanesh, Blount Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches at Colorado State
Colorado State has added Ali Farokhmanesh and JR Blount as assistant men’s basketball coaches, head coach Niko Medved announced today. Both spent the past year on Medved’s staff at Drake and their appointments are effective immediately. “We’re really excited to add both Ali and JR here to the Ram basketball family,” Medved said. “They’re both
Matt Majkrzak Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College – Wisconsin
Bryant & Stratton College – Wisconsin Athletics has hired Matt Majkrzak as its new head men’s basketball coach for its NJCAA Division II program. The Elkhart Lake, Wis. native comes from NCAA Division II Bemidji State (Bemidji, Minn.) where he was the top assistant from 2014-18. Majkrzak (MACK-er-zak) helped increase the Beavers wins every season
OFFICIAL: Detroit Dismisses Head Basketball Coach Bacari Alexander
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bacari Alexander ’99 has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Jermaine Jackson ’99 will serve as interim head coach. “Bacari helped inspire a strong work ethic among players and staff during his time and
BREAKING: Bobby Collins Out at Maryland Eastern Shore
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN, Bobby Collins is out at Maryland Eastern Shore after his contract was not renewed. Collins just finished up his fourth season going 7-25. More on this when it becomes official.
Ryan Odom Agrees in Principle to Continue to Lead UMBC Men’s Basketball Program
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