The University of Delaware has decided to part ways with Monté Ross, head coach of the men’s basketball team, effective today, March 18. Matthew J. Robinson, acting director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation services, said, “At this time I believe it is best that the University start a new chapter with the men’s basketball program.
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BREAKING: Western Kentucky Head Basketball Coach Ray Harper Resigns
WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced today that head coach Ray Harper has resigned from his position. He will remain in paid status through the end of his contract term, June 30, 2016. “I would like to thank Ray Harper for his many contributions to our program over the past eight years,” Stewart said. “Today
BREAKING: Milwaukee Parts Ways with Head Basketball Coach Rob Jeter
Milwaukee Director of Athletics, Amanda Braun announced today that Rob Jeter will not return as the Panthers’ Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Rob has always put the interests of our student-athletes first and has represented our program and the university with class over the last 11 years. I thank him and his staff for their contributions,” Braun said. “After a
UC Clermont College Names Steve Ellis as Head Basketball Coach
UC Clermont College names Steve Ellis as Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Ellis comes to UC Clermont with more than 25 years of coaching experience. He was most recently the head coach at Mariemont High School (2008-2016) where he led them to multiple winning seasons including Cincinnati Hills League Championship (2011) for the first time in
BREAKING: James Green Out as Head Basketball Coach at Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State announced tonight that the school and head basketball coach James Green “mutually agreed” that he will step down. Assistant coach Reggie Sharp will serve as interim head coach during the coaching search. Green had been the head coach of the Gamecocks for the past eight seasons. His team finished this season with an
HOT: Adam Hiatt Named Head Basketball Coach at Montana Tech
Montana Tech Athletic Director Chuck Morrell announced Adam Hiatt as the new leader of the Oredigger men’s basketball program. “Coach Hiatt embodied all of the key elements we were looking for to lead our men’s basketball team: a strong focus on academics, an elite basketball IQ, and a plan to build a culture of community and toughness
OFFICIAL: Pacific Hires Damon Stoudamire as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
University of the Pacific Director of Athletics Ted Leland has announced the hiring of Damon Stoudamire as Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Stoudamire becomes the 22nd head coach in school history. A press conference will be held at 1:30 pm at the Vereschagin Alumni House to announce the hiring where Dr. Leland and Coach Stoudamire will speak. Stoudamire honed
Arkansas State to Introduce Baylor Assistant McCasland as New Head Basketball Coach on Wednesday
The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced it will hold an 11:00 a.m. (CT) press conference Wednesday, March 16, announcing Grant McCasland as its new head men’s basketball coach. The press conference will be held on the Arkansas State University campus at the Convocation Center auditorium. The press conference is open to working media and
OFFICIAL: Hipsher Reassigned at UTRGV
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier this morning (DI DIRT: Hipsher Out at Texas Rio Grande Valley). It’s now been made official… University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Director of Athletics Chris King announced on Tuesday that men’s basketball head coach Dan Hipsher has been reassigned within the department. Hipsher
Johnson Elevated to Associate Coach at Louisville
Kenny Johnson, an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Louisville for the past two years, has been elevated to associate head coach by UofL Head Coach Rick Pitino. “Kenny is a five-star coach, a five-star recruiter and a five-star person,” said Pitino. “We want him to remain a part of our family for
Brent Bargen Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Chadron State
Brent Bargen has resigned, effective June 30, 2016, as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Chadron State College, according to Athletic Director Joel Smith. “I appreciate Brent’s service to Chadron State College and wish him well with his future endeavors,” said Smith. In ten seasons leading the Eagles, Bargen put together a record of 78-186. In the
HOT: Ernie Kent Receives 1-year Rollover Extension at Washington State
According to the Seattle Times, Washington State Athletic Director Bill Moos will exercise the rollover clause in Cougars men’s basketball coach Ernie Kent’s contract that allows WSU to extend his term in Pullman by one year at the end of every season. Kent, who just finished his second season at WSU, will now be under contract through