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
HOT: Earl Grant Inks 2-year Extension at College of Charleston
College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season, Director of Athletics Joe Hull announced on Thursday. “I am pleased and proud to announce that we have extended Coach Grant’s contract through the 2019-20 season,” Hull said. “Earl, his coaches and our student-athletes have earned this extension.
Xavier’s Chris Mack Wins U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award
Chris Mack, whose Xavier Musketeers were unranked in preseason Top 25 polls but have climbed to No. 5 this week entering play in the Big East Conference Tournament, has been selected the winner of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Henry Iba Award for national coach of the year. Mack The Henry Iba Award is named
Norfolk State Men’s Assistant Larry Vickers Named Spartan’s Head Women’s Coach
Norfolk State University Director of Athletics Marty L. Miller announced Wednesday that Larry Vickers has been appointed the Spartans’ new head women’s basketball coach. Vickers, who is in his eighth season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at NSU, has served in a dual role since Jan. 20, when he added to his duties the
BREAKING: Southern Utah Head Basketball Coach Nick Robinson Relieved of Coaching Duties
Southern Utah University men’s basketball head coach Nick Robinson was relieved of his duties, effective immediately, announced Director of Athletics Jason Butikofer. “I met with Nick earlier today and after discussing the direction of the program, I communicated the decision to move toward a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Butikofer. “Nick
BREAKING: Rex Walters Fired as Head Basketball Coach at San Francisco
University of San Francisco Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters following eight years as the Dons’ head coach. “I’d like to thank Coach Walters for his eight years of service to the University of San Francisco and our men’s basketball program,” said Sidwell. “However, I
Missouri Announces that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kim Anderson is Safe
UPDATE ON MIZZOU MEN’S BASKETBALL FROM MIZZOU ATHLETICS Statements issued by Mizzou Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Anderson STATEMENT FROM MIZZOU DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS MACK RHOADES “Mizzou Basketball has a proud tradition of excellence and we have high expectations for the program and our other teams. We
Smith Resigns as Lourdes University Men’s Basketball Coach
Andre Smith has announced that he is resigning as head men’s basketball coach at Lourdes University effective immediately. The only head coach in program history, Smith coached the Gray Wolves for six seasons, compiling a 94-92 record. He guided Lourdes to the NAIA Division II national tournament in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013, with the 2012-2013 squad