Kyle Smith, who has served as the head coach at Columbia University for the last six seasons, has been named head men’s basketball coach at the University of San Francisco, Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today. Smith, 46, becomes the 19th head coach of one of college basketball’s most storied programs that has won two NCAA
HOT: Ed Cooley Receives Contract Extension at Providence
Providence College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. and Athletics Director Bob Driscoll announced today (March 30) that men’s basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley has signed a long-term contract extension. Cooley was hired at Providence College on March 22, 2011. In addition to the announcement of the contract extension, Cooley also announced that he and his wife,
Wisconsin Assistant Basketball Coach Gary Close Resigns
Longtime assistant coach Gary Close announced his resignation from the Wisconsin Men’s Basketball staff on Wednesday to pursue other professional opportunities. “Earlier this week I informed Coach Gard that I have made the difficult decision to resign my position as assistant coach to pursue other opportunities. It was an honor and a privilege to have coached at
Edison State (OH) Names Rick Hickman Head Basketball Coach
Rick Hickman has been named the men’s head basketball coach at Edison State Community College and will begin coaching the Chargers in the upcoming 2016-2017 season. Hickman joins Edison State with over 28 years of coaching experience at both the collegiate and high school levels. Hickman began his coaching career at Graceland College in Indiana
BREAKING: Fayetteville State and Head Basketball Coach Alphonza Kee Mutually Agree to Part Ways
The Fayetteville State University Department of Athletics and Alphonza Kee have mutually agreed to end Kee’s tenure as head men’s basketball coach. “I want to thank Fayetteville State University for providing the opportunity to serve as head men’s basketball coach and an instructor over the past seven years,” stated Kee. “With the leadership in place, I am
OFFICIAL: Herb Sendek Named Head Coach at Santa Clara
With a resume that includes 18 postseason appearances and three conference coach of the year awards, along with demonstrated player and staff development, Herb Sendek has been hired as Santa Clara’s head men’s basketball coach. Sendek, one of the three youngest coaches with 400 or more career victories, has had three successful head-coaching tenures at
BREAKING: J.P. Piper Fired as Basketball Coach at Nicholls State
Nicholls State University Director of Athletics Rob Bernardi announced Tuesday that J.P. Piper will not return as head men’s basketball coach. “We appreciate all of the hard work and effort that J.P. has put forth over the last 12 seasons. He has been a valued member of our community and we wish him all the
USC Men’s Basketball Coach Enfield’s Contract Extended Through 2021
Third-year USC head men’s basketball coach Andy Enfield, who guided the Trojans to 21 wins and a berth in the NCAA Tournament this season, has had his contract extended through the 2021 season, it was announced today (March 28). “We are very excited about the direction of our men’s basketball program under Coach Enfield and
OFFICIAL: UNLV Names Chris Beard as Runnin’ Rebels Head Basketball Coach
UNLV President Len Jessup and Athletics Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced Monday that an offer has been made to Chris Beard to become the head coach of the men’s basketball program and he has accepted the agreement in principle. The contract is pending approval of terms by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
OFFICIAL: Former NBA Coach, Player Mike Dunleavy, Sr. Named Tulane’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tulane Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the hiring of long-time NBA coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr., as the 24th head men’s basketball coach in the 106-year history of the program. Dunleavy will be formally introduced at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29 inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Tulane students and fans
OFFICIAL: Rick Stansbury Named Head Coach at Western Kentucky
With 293 career wins and 11 postseason trips as a head coach to his credit, Rick Stansbury has been named the 15th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Monday. A formal press conference to introduce Stansbury is set for 1 p.m. today inside the Jack and
OFFICIAL: Kevin Stallings Named Head Coach at Pitt
Kevin Stallings has been named the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball program as announced by Pitt Athletic Director Scott Barnes Sunday afternoon. “Coach Stallings and I share the same vision for Pitt — playing in the Final Four,” said Barnes. “Kevin has a successful track record recruiting the ACC footprint and