Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk has received a vote of confidence from Athletic Director Kyle Moats. Yesterday, Moats posted a statement over three tweets on Twitter that read: “The future of #MSUBears basketball is very bright. Along with a solid nucleus back with 4 conference award winners, our recruiting class is solid. Coach Lusk recruits
Fresno Pacific Head Basketball Coach Tim Kisner Resigns
Fresno Pacific University head men’s basketball coach Tim Kisner announced Friday that he will be stepping down from his position to pursue other opportunities. “I’ve enjoyed my time here and it’s been an absolute blessing to work with the student-athletes and staff here at FPU,” said Kisner. “I’d like to thank Leslie Schuemann and President
HOT: Groce Safe at Illinois
By The Associated Press CHAMPAIGN — On the same day new University of Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman fired football coach Bill Cubit, he issued a vote of confidence in men’s basketball coach John Groce, praising his leadership and making clear he will continue in the position. Whitman fired Cubit on Saturday, saying the program
HOT: Greg Gorton Relieved of Duties as Head Coach at DIII Loras College (IA)
Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Gorton has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. “We are grateful to Greg for his service and dedication to the men’s basketball program over the past 13 years, both as a head coach and as an assistant,” Udelhofen said. Under Gorton’s direction,
HOT: Coker College Names Aric Samuel Head Basketball Coach
Coker College vice president of athletics and athletic facilities Dr. Lynn Griffin announced today that Aric Samuel has been named the new head men’s basketball coach for the Cobras. Samuel has spent the last three seasons as the Cobras’ assistant coach under Dan Schmotzer, as well as running the day-to-day operations of the Harris E.
Coaching Tracker Update
It’s been a pretty crazy start to the month of March! A bunch of changes have been made already, and this is only the beginning… We are tracking all of the coaching changes at ALL levels. The complete tracker can be found on our home page, and can also be accessed HERE. A quick update
Matt Bush Named First-Ever Basketball Coach at Purdue University Northwest
Displaying leadership that led to consistent improvement and development of the Purdue University North Central men’s basketball program, Matt Bush has been named head coach of the emerging Purdue University Northwest men’s basketball program, as announced by Purdue Northwest Director of Athletics-Designate Rick Costello. “On behalf of the Purdue Northwest Pride, I am pleased to
OFFICIAL: Aki Thomas Relieved of Duties as UMBC Head Men’s Basketball Coach
UMBC Director of Athletics Tim Hall announced today that Aki Thomas, head coach of the UMBC basketball team, has been relieved of his duties. Thomas recently completed his fourth year as head coach with an overall record of 28-95. UMBC finished the 2015-16 campaign 7-25 overall and 3-13 (9th) in the America East Conference. Last
BREAKING: Verlin Officially Out as Head Basketball Coach at Pacific
Ron Verlin, who has been suspended since December, is officially out as the men’s basketball coach at Pacific. Pacific Athletic Director Pacific Athletic Director Ted Leland released the following statement today: “Head basketball coach Ron Verlin and assistant coach Dwight Young are leaving their jobs at Pacific, effective today. I thank Ron and Dwight for
Canisius Basketball Coach Jim Baron Agrees to Contract Extension
Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced today that Jim Baron and the College have agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Canisius men’s basketball program through the 2019-20 season. Baron, a 29-year Division I head coaching veteran, has compiled 461 career wins, making him one of 36 active Division
Manhattan And Steve Masiello Agree To Four-Year Extension
Manhattan College and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Masiello have agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2019-2020 season. During his five years at the helm of the Jaspers’ basketball team, Masiello has guided the program to back-to-back MAAC Championships and three postseason appearances after taking over a team that won just six games in the year prior
Skerry Receives Extension at Towson Through 2020-21Season
Towson University has extended men’s basketball coach Pat Skerry’s through the 2020-2021 season, the school has announced. The extension comes after the Tigers posted their second 20-win season in three years under Skerry’s leadership. “Our men’s basketball program has excelled under the leadership of Coach Skerry and we’re thrilled to extend his contract through the 2020-21 season,”