Brad Underwood’s introductory press conference at Oklahoma State is scheduled to start at 2:30 (EDT)/1:30 (CDT). Here is the link to watch LIVE: Brad Underwood -Oklahoma State Press Conference
OFFICIAL: Johnny Dawkins Named Head Basketball Coach at UCF
UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced the hiring of Johnny Dawkins as the men’s basketball program’s seventh head coach Wednesday. Dawkins will be formally introduced at 11 a.m. Thursday inside CFE Arena. Knights fans are encouraged to attend the press conference. Doors to CFE Arena will open at 10 a.m. Dawkins
HOT: Oregon Tech Names Justin Parnell Head Basketball Coach
Former Oregon Tech basketball standout Justin Parnell has accepted the position of Head Coach for the Hustlin’ Owl men’s basketball program, announced today by Director of Athletics Michael Schell. Parnell, a NAIA First-Team All-American in 2010 for Tech, takes over the post after veteran coach Danny Miles’ retirement in 2016 which spanned the past 45
Arizona’s Sean Miller “tweets” that he has no interest in Pitt job
Arizona head coach Sean Miller has “tweeted” that he is not interested in the recently vacated coaching job at his alma mater Pitt:
OFFICIAL: Todd Simon Named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Utah
Current University of Nevada Las Vegas interim head coach, Todd Simon, was hired Tuesday as the new men’s basketball head coach at Southern Utah University. Athletic Director Jason Butikofer made the official announcement to the men’s basketball team Tuesday night. “As we entered this process, we were focused on identifying a leader that could elevate
REPORT: Memphis Investigating Conflict-of-Interest Allegations Stemming from Pastner and Athletic Director Sharing Same Agent
According to The Commercial Appeal, University of Memphis President M. David Rudd has launched an investigation into conflict-of-interest allegations surrounding basketball coach Josh Pastner, AD Tom Bowen, and the agent that they shared. Rudd issued the following statement today: “The University of Memphis has been made aware of the accusations, and in accordance with University and TBR (Tennessee Board of
HOT: Unger Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DII Belmont Abbey
Belmont Abbey College Athletic Director, Stephen Miss, announced today the resignation of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Martin Unger, effective the end of spring semester. “On behalf of the College, I wish to extend our appreciation and gratitude to Coach Unger for his dedicated service to the formation and development of our students over the course
OFFICIAL: Pikiell Introduced as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Steve Pikiell, the 2016 America East Conference Coach of the Year who led Stony Brook to six post-season appearances over the past seven years, has been named the 19th head coach in the history of the Rutgers men’s basketball program. A two-time team captain at point guard under Naismith Hall of Fame Head Coach Jim
HOT: Page Moir Steps Down as Roanoke Men’s Basketball Coach after 27 Seasons
I mentioned earlier in today’s Daily Dirt that a DIII head coach with over 400 wins would be stepping away today. Here it is… Page Moir, the winningest men’s basketball coach in Roanoke College history, announced Tuesday he is stepping down after 27 seasons at the helm of the Roanoke program to pursue other opportunities. During his
RUTGERS: Details on Pikiell’s Contract which has been Approved by Board of Governors
This morning, the Rutgers Board of Governors voted unanimously to support the hiring of Steve Pikiell as the university’s new head basketball coach. According to NJ.com, some of the details are as follows: Pikiell received a five-year contract starting at $1.4 million and increasing by $100,000 each year. The contract, which includes performance incentives contingent on academic
OFFICIAL: Jamie Dixon Named Head Coach at TCU; 1:00 Press Conference Scheduled
TCU director of intercollegiate athletics Chris Del Conte has announced the hiring of Jamie Dixon as head men’s basketball coach. Dixon, a 2007 TCU Hall of Fame Inductee, becomes the 22nd head coach in the history of the Horned Frogs men’s basketball program. He returns to his alma mater after serving 13 seasons as head coach at
BREAKING: Brad Underwood Named Head Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder has announced the hiring of Brad Underwood as the program’s 19th men’s basketball coach. He will be formally introduced to the Oklahoma State fans and media at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Underwood arrives at OSU following a three-year stay at Stephen F. Austin that ranks as one