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
BREAKING: Penny Collins Named Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover and Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips announced on Monday the hiring of Brian “Penny” Collins as the Head Coach of the TSU men’s basketball program. Collins will be introduced at an 11 a.m. press conference at Hankal Hall’s Tigers Den on campus this morning. The event is open to
DII Hoops Find a Successful Boost with Ops Technology
While top-seed Lincoln Memorial battled Queens (NC) for the fourth time this year — this time in the NCAA DII Southeast Regional Final — a familiar question filled the TeamSynced office. “Who should we being rooting for again?” The same scenario played out when Point Loma and Dixie State met twice in Pacific West conference
OFFICIAL: McDevitt Chosen to Lead Middle Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Program
A new era for Middle Tennessee men’s basketball has officially begun as Nick McDevitt has been tabbed as the 20th head coach of the Blue Raiders, announced Saturday by MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and Director of Athletics Chris Massaro. “I’ve had the privilege of working at several major universities and never before have I
TCU Coaches Clinic- April 19th and 20th, 2018
The first annual, TCU Mens Basketball Coaches Clinic will be held on Thursday April 19th and Friday, April 20th. This clinic will offer a comprehensive look at head coach Jamie Dixons prolific offensive set and notorious defensive secrets. Dont miss your chance to witness and hear from the Texas Christian University coaches, student-athletes, and guest