Cory Cole is what Oklahoma Christian Athletic Director Curtis Janz calls “a living OC success story,” a person who had the course of his life changed by his decision to attend the university. Now Cole will be the one changing the lives of OC student-athletes. OC President John deSteiguer announced Tuesday that Cole – a member of
Carter Steps Down as Men’s Basketball Coach at Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University athletic director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Stott Carter. Carter had served on the Greyhound staff for seven seasons, which included the last two as head coach. “On behalf of Eastern New Mexico University athletics we thank Stott for seven years of service to our student athletes,” said
WATCH LIVE: Wisconsin to Introduce Greg Gard as Head Coach
Below is the link to watch the Greg Gard introductory press conference at Wisconsin. The event is scheduled to start at 1:30pm ET. WATCH LIVE: Gard Press Conference
Scott Cross and UTA agree on contract extension
The University of Texas at Arlington and men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross have agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We are excited to announce that we’ve agreed to a contract extension with Coach Cross,” UT Arlington Director of Athletics Jim Baker
Eastern Oregon Head Coach Jared Barrett Resigns
After three seasons with the Eastern Oregon University men’s basketball team, Jared Barrett has stepped down as head coach of the Mountaineers. Barrett announced his resignation on Tuesday afternoon after compiling an overall record of 47-44. EOU is coming off a season in which it finished 15-16 overall, including a 10-10 mark in Cascade Collegiate
REPORT: Frank Martin Offered Contract Extension at South Carolina
In the midst of an historic season at the University of South Carolina, head coach Frank Martin has been offered a contract extension according to The State. The Gamecocks, who are currently in the hunt for their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2004, have set a program record for regular season wins (24), and consecutive
HOT: Greg Gard Named Head Coach at Wisconsin
As the wins piled up through the month of February, the refrain around the Wisconsin men’s basketball program changed from “who” to “when?” The question became less about who would lead the Badgers on a full-time basis, but when that decision would become official. On Monday, it did. After the University of Wisconsin Board of
OFFICIAL: Drexel Parts Ways With Head Basketball Coach Bruiser Flint
Drexel University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach James “Bruiser” Flint have parted ways, effective immediately. “I would like to thank Bruiser for his 15 years of service to Drexel University,” Dr. Eric Zillmer, Drexel’s director of athletics, said. “We appreciate all that he has done for the University and how his student-athletes have performed on the
OFFICIAL: Keating Will Not Return as Men’s Basketball Coach at Santa Clara
Thanks to a great source who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this story first earlier this afternoon (BREAKING: Keating Out at Santa Clara). (**Edit: apparently ESPN beat us by 12 minutes on this one – I’ll type faster next time!)…. It’s now been made official, head men’s basketball coach Kerry Keating will not return to
HOT: Jay Joyner Named Men’s Basketball Coach At NC A&T
Jay Joyner will have the interim tag removed from his title and therefore will become the next head men’s basketball coach at North Carolina A&T State University, as announced by Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III on Monday. Joyner, who was previously the Aggies associate head coach, took over the head coaching role on
WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete list of past weekly
NC State Staff Update
Rob Moxley, who has spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach for the NC State men’s basketball team, will assume the role of Director of Men’s Basketball Player Personnel at the conclusion of the current season, Head Coach Mark Gottfried announced. “Rob has been a valuable part of our coaching staff for the