Winston-Salem State University will begin a national search for the next head of its storied men’s basketball program. WSSU Director of Athletics Tonia Walker has notified James Wilhelmi, head coach since June 2014, that the university will not renew his contract, which ends on May 31. “I want to express my appreciation to Coach Wilhelmi
REPORT: Penny Hardaway agrees to deal to become next Head Basketball Coach at Memphis
According to an ESPN report, Penny Hardaway has agreed to a deal to become the next head basketball coach at Memphis. He would replace Tubby Smith who was fired last week after two seasons with the Tigers. Hardaway is a Memphis native who was a standout for the Tigers before being selected with the 3rd
Jeremy Lewis Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cumberland University
Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced Monday the hiring of CU alum Jeremy Lewis as the men’s basketball coach for the Phoenix, effective immediately. Lewis has spent the last nine years as the head coach for women’s basketball at Cumberland and the last 17 years at CU as a player, graduate assistant, full-time
WATCH LIVE: Tom Crean Introductory Press Conference at Georgia
Tom Crean will be introduced as the new head basketball coach at Georgia today at 3pm ET. Watch the press conference live HERE.
BREAKING: Florida Atlantic Fires Head Basketball Coach Michael Curry
Michael Curry has been relieved of his duties as Florida Atlantic University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately, Brian White, FAU’s vice president and director of athletics, announced today. The university would like to thank Coach Curry for his commitment to FAU during his time with the Owls. Unfortunately, results on the court did not
LSU Eunice Names Byron Starks Men’s Basketball Head Coach
LSU Eunice has announced the addition of Byron Starks as the head coach of men’s basketball. Starks, regarded as one of the top high school coaches in the area and state, will lay the foundation for the start-up program that will begin play in the NJCAA for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The hire is pending
OFFICIAL: Georgia Names Tom Crean Head Basketball
ATHENS, Ga. — Tom Crean, who for nearly two decades has regularly led his basketball teams to national rankings and postseason bids, has been named head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs. Greg McGarity, Georgia’s J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics, announced the hiring on Thursday. “Tom Crean is one of the most successful coaches in
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at Lewis & Clark College
The Lewis & Clark Pioneers will have new leadership when the 2018-19 season begins next fall. On Thursday, Director of Physical Education and Athletics Shana Levine announced that Dinari Foreman will not return after seven seasons as men’s basketball head coach. Lewis & Clark will begin a national search for a new head coach immediately,
OFFICIAL: Heath Schroyer Named Head Basketball Coach at McNeese State
Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one. It’s now been made official… A new and exciting era of McNeese Basketball is upon us when on Thursday, Director of Athletics Bruce Hemphill announced the hiring of BYU Associate Head Coach Heath Schroyer to lead the Cowboys’ basketball program. An introductory press
BREAKING: Richie Riley Named Head Basketball Coach at South Alabama
After helping Nicholls to its first regular-season Southland Conference championship since 1998 this year, Richie Riley was announced on Thursday as the new University of South Alabama head men’s basketball coach by Jaguar Director of Athletics Dr. Joel Erdmann. Riley, 35, becomes the 10th head coach in the history of the program, which just completed
OFFICIAL: Ole Miss Names Kermit Davis Head Basketball Coach
After leading Middle Tennessee to conference championships and NCAA Tournament runs, Kermit Davis is returning to his home state as the 22nd head coach of the Ole Miss basketball program, as announced Thursday by Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork. Davis will be publicly introduced Monday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. CT at The
Andy Shantz Resigns as Men’s Basketball Coach at Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University Head Basketball Coach Andy Shantz announced that he will resign his position effective June 30, 2018. Colorado Mesa will begin the search for a new men’s basketball coach immediately. Shantz began his involvement in CMU basketball as a student. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1997, Shantz starting working as