University of Akron President Matthew J. Wilson and Director of Athletics Larry Williams announced on April 5 that John Groce has been selected as the Zips’ next men’s basketball head coach, pending formal approval from the University’s Board of Trustees. Leading his teams to 19 postseason appearances, including two Mid-American Conference championships and an NCAA
USC extends Andy Enfield’s contract through 2023
Fourth-year USC men’s basketball head coach Andy Enfield, who has guided the Trojans to back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths and the most victories in a season in program history, has had his contract extended through the 2023 season, USC athletic director Lynn Swann announced today. “With Andy Enfield as our head coach, we have built consistency
Former Cal Great Theo Robertson Joins Golden Bears Coaching Staff
Golden Bear great Theo Robertson, who led California to the 2010 Pac-10 title before joining the NBA staffs of the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers, will rejoin Cal men’s basketball as an assistant coach, head coach Wyking Jones announced Wednesday. “I’m really excited to have Theo back on campus as a part
Cuonzo Martin Finalizes Mizzou Coaching Staff
Mizzou Men’s Basketball head coach Cuonzo Martin announced additions to his coaching staff on Wednesday, April 5, with more than 30 years of Division I coaching experience represented between the trio of new Tiger assistant coaches. Chris Hollender, Cornell Mann and Michael Porter, Sr., have been selected by Martin to assist him in coaching the
HOT: Oral Roberts Assistant Mark Stricker Named Head Basketball Coach at DII Maryville University
Maryville University has announced that St. Louis-native Marc Stricker has been named head coach of the Saints’ men’s basketball program. He graduated from CBC High School and returns to his hometown after spending the 2016-17 season at Oral Roberts University. Stricker previously worked two seasons for the Maryville basketball program as an assistant coach. “I’m
HoopDirt.com Division I Coach of the Year presented by the Hoop Group
NORTHWESTERN HEAD COACH CHRIS COLLINS NAMED HOOPDIRT.COM DIVISION I COACH OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY THE HOOP GROUP For Immediate Release April 5, 2017 Northwestern University Head Basketball Coach Chris Collins has been named as the HoopDirt.com Division I Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group for the 2016-17 college basketball season. Collins
Ryan Odom Earns Joe B. Hall Award as Nation’s Top First-Year Head Coach
UMBC’s Ryan Odom is the recipient of the 2017 Joe B. Hall Award, which is presented annually to the top first-year coach in Division I. After finishing 7-25 last season, Odom led UMBC (21-13) to its first winning season since 2007-08, when the Retrievers went to the NCAA Tournament. The 21 wins are the second
Change in leadership for men’s basketball program at NAIA William Woods University (MO)
William Woods University has announced that men’s basketball coach Nick Totta has assumed another role within the athletics department. Totta became the Owls’ second men’s basketball coach in the spring of 2010 and served as head men’s basketball coach for six full seasons at William Woods. In his first season, the Owls set a school
Quannas White joins Houston staff as assistant basketball coach
University of Oklahoma letterman Quannas White has joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program as an assistant coach, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Tuesday. White — whose first name is pronounced kuh-WAHN-us — is no stranger to Sampson, playing for him for two seasons during their time together at Oklahoma from 2001 to 2003.
Dave Rice Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Washington
University of Washington head coach Mike Hopkins has announced that Dave Rice will round out his coaching staff as he was named an Assistant Coach on Tuesday. Rice has coaching experience as both a head coach and assistant and will join Will Conroy and Cameron Dollar as assistants on Hopkins staff. “Dave is a proven
8 Stops for 2017 USA Basketball Coach Academies
USA Basketball will host eight Coach Academies in 2017 across the country. Coach academies provide valuable insight and education to coaches and administrators of the game. Academy sessions share the USA Basketball curriculum to impart a proper skill development path while teaching the game to players of all ages and ability levels. Additionally, guest speakers
HoopDirt.com Division II Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE HEAD COACH BEN MCCOLLUM NAMED HOOPDIRT.COM DIVISION II COACH OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY THE HOOP GROUP For Immediate Release April 2, 2017 Northwest Missouri State Head Basketball Coach Ben McCollum has been named as the HoopDirt.com Division II Coach of the Year presented by The Hoop Group for the 2016-17 college