Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne on Monday announced that James Madison seeks a new direction for its men’s basketball program, mutually parting with Matt Brady following eight years at the helm as head coach. Bourne said, “We are grateful to Matt Brady and his staff for their commitment to our program over the last eight years. He
HOT: Interim Tag Lifted, Smith Officially Named Head Basketball Coach at Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M University Athletic Director Ashley Robinson announced that Byron Smith has been named the school’s head men’s basketball coach. Smith becomes the sixth head coach in PVAMU NCAA Division I history and the 10th head coach since the 1956-57 campaign. “For the last two years, we have been steadily moving all of our
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3/13 UPDATE: Tracking the 2016 College Basketball Coaching Changes
HoopDirt.com continues to track the college basketball coaching changes at all levels for 2016. The complete list can be found on our home page, and also by following this link: 2016 Coaching Changes. There are as many as 4 DI jobs expected to open within the next 24 hours, and one to be filled (I’m hearing
HOT: Billy Kennedy Signs New 5-Year Deal at Texas A&M
Texas A&M University has reached an agreement in principle with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Kennedy on a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced today at the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Terms of the contract are pending approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents at a future meeting. The top-seeded and SEC Co-Champion
BREAKING: Joe Scott Not Retained as Head Basketball Coach at Denver
As the Denver men’s basketball program enters its off season, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics & Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today that Joe Scott will not be retained as the team’s head coach. “We’d like to thank Joe for his years of service and wish him all the best
Corban University (OR) Names Austin Johnson Head Basketball Coach
Corban University Director of Athletics, Greg Eide, announced on Friday morning that the Warriors have hired current Lewis-Clark State College Associate Head Coach Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban. “I am pleased to announce Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban University,” said Eide. “After conducting a national search, we developed a very deep
OFFICIAL: Central Florida, Donnie Jones Part Ways
UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday night that head men’s basketball coach Donnie Jones has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After a great deal of thought and deliberation, we have determined that a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program is necessary,” said White. “Donnie and his
Snead State CC (AL) Names Jeremiah Patterson Head Basketball Coach
Snead State Community College announced today the appointment of a new head men’s basketball coach. Jeremiah Patterson accepted the position and will begin immediately. He has served as the assistant coach of the men’s basketball team at Snead State for the past three seasons. As the head coach for Snead’s junior varsity squad, Patterson led
BREAKING: Brooks Thompson Relieved of Duties at UTSA
UTSA Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Lynn Hickey announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Brooks Thompson has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. “I met with Brooks earlier today and after evaluating all areas of the program, I have decided that it is time to make a change in leadership,” Hickey said. “I
BREAKING: St. Louis Releases Head Basketball Coach Jim Crews
Saint Louis University Director of Athletics Chris May announced today that Jim Crews has been released as SLU’s head men’s basketball coach. This decision comes as the Billikens ended their season Thursday at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship in Brooklyn, N.Y. “After reviewing the 2015-16 season and talking with Coach Crews, I have decided that
OFFICIAL: Eddie Jordan Dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Rutgers University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Patrick Hobbs announced today that Eddie Jordan has been dismissed as head men’s basketball coach. “I have decided that we need new leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Hobbs. “Rutgers University is deeply appreciative of Coach Jordan’s efforts these past three years. He is and will always remain