Memphis has fired head basketball coach Tubby Smith. The university has just issued the following statement: “After considerable deliberations & in the best financial interest of the University of Memphis, an agreement of separation with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tubby Smith has been reached. Details are to be finalized, & no further comment will be
OFFICIAL: Marty Simmons Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Evansville
Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that Marty Simmons has been relieved of his duties as men’s basketball head coach for the University of Evansville. “After evaluating our Men’s Basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary at this time,” Spencer said. “Today is particularly difficult because Coach Simmons has
OFFICIAL: CSUN Introduces Mark Gottfried as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
California State University, Northridge today announced the hire of 11-time NCAA tournament coach Mark Gottfried as Head Coach of the Matador Men’s Basketball Team. Coaching in the Power Five Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences, Gottfried brings a rich basketball background and track record of success to the CSUN Matadors including head coaching stints at the
Ken Bone Named Associate Head Coach on Lorenzo Romar’s new staff at Pepperdine
Lorenzo Romar’s first move as the new head coach of the Pepperdine men’s basketball team has been to announce the hiring of Ken Bone, a former head coach at Portland State and Washington State, as his associate head coach. “I’ve known Ken for a long time, ever since I was in college,” Romar said. “When
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OFFICIAL: Wall Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at OLLU
Following up on a report that HoopDirt.com first mentioned in the Daily Dirt on 3/15… Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is announcing the resignation of coach Ryan Wall as the head men’s basketball coach. The process to hire the next coach will begin in March after the NAIA National Championship Tournament concludes. Wall
Kent Dernbach Named Head Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-La Crosse
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Intercollegiate Athletics Department has named Kent Dernbach as its men’s basketball head coach. He served as the Eagles’ interim head coach for the 2017-18 season. “It is an honor to be named the head coach at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,” said Dernbach. “I would like to thank Kim Blum,
OFFICIAL: Terry Evans Named Head Basketball Coach at SWOSU
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted last week (DII DIRT)… SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Thurman has announced that Terry Evans – a veteran of collegiate coaching in the state of Oklahoma – has been appointed as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. A press conference to introduce Evans
OFFICIAL: North Alabama does not renew Contract of Bobby Champagne as they transition to DI
The University of North Alabama will not renew the contract of current men’s basketball head coach Bobby Champagne, UNA Athletic Director Mark Linder announced Monday. Champagne has coached at North Alabama since 2004 and has a 245-195 record with the Lions, including a 58-57 mark over the last four seasons. “I met with Bobby this
OFFICIAL: UTEP Names Rodney Terry Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Rodney Terry, who led Fresno State to the 2016 Mountain West Conference Tournament title and three postseason bids in the last five years, was appointed the 19th head coach in UTEP men’s basketball history on Monday. “We are delighted to welcome Coach Terry to El Paso and we’re excited about the future of UTEP Basketball
Lorenzo Romar to Return to Pepperdine as Head Coach
Lorenzo Romar will return to Pepperdine University and soon begin his second stint as head coach of the men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Dr. Steve Potts announced today. Romar, 59, previously coached the Waves for three seasons between 1996-97 and 1998-99. He is currently in his first season as the associate head coach at