Mark Few, who guided Gonzaga to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, has been named winner of the Henry Iba Award, given annually by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association to the national coach of the year. The announcement came today as the Zags prepared for their first-round NCAA Tournament game against South Dakota
OFFICIAL: Cuonzo Martin Named Head Basketball Coach at Missouri
University of Missouri Director of Athletics Jim Sterk announced today the appointment of Cuonzo Martin as Mizzou’s 19th head men’s basketball coach. Martin, who has spent the past three seasons as head coach at the University of California, has averaged 20.7 wins in nine seasons as a head coach with seven postseason appearances to his
BREAKING: Lorenzo Romar Fired as Head Basketball Coach at Washington
Lorenzo Romar will not return as head coach of the University of Washington men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen announced Wednesday. Romar recently completed his 15th season at the helm of the Huskies program. “After evaluating our men’s basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary,” Cohen said. “Today
Cal Statement on Cuonzo Martin
As we await the official announcement from Missouri on the hiring of Cuonzo Martin, Cal has released the following statement: Cuonzo Martin, who led California’s men’s basketball for the past three seasons, has resigned as head coach, Director of Athletics Mike Williams announced Wednesday. Martin has stepped down in order to pursue other opportunities. Assistant
BREAKING: Portland State Fires Head Basketball Coach Tyler Geving
Portland State University announced Wednesday that Head Basketball Tyler Geving will not return for the 2017-18 season. Geving, the Vikings’ Head Coach for the past eight seasons, had two years remaining on his current contract. “I want to thank Coach Geving and his staff for their contributions to the development of our men’s basketball program,
Greg Miller Named Head Basketball Coach at Cincinnati Christian University
Cincinnati Christian University has named Greg Miller as the Eagles new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Miller is coming to CCU from Grace College, where he both played and is currently an assistant coach for the Lancers. He will complete his time at Grace this week as the team is competing in the NCCAA Division I
Briar Cliff (IA) Head Basketball Coach Nic Nelson Named AD; Resigns Basketball Post
Briar Cliff University has announced the hiring of the new athletic director, Nic Nelson. Nelson has served as the head men’s basketball coach at Briar Cliff since 2011, building the highest winning percentage of any coach in the university’s history. His teams have also consistently earned “NAIA Scholar Team” status for their high academic performance.
OFFICIAL: Brian Gregory Named Head Basketball Coach at South Florida
USF Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today the appointment of Brian Gregory, currently a member of the basketball staff at Michigan State University, as the 10th head coach of the USF men’s basketball program. Gregory, who has previously led programs at Georgia Tech (2011-16) and Dayton (2003-11) and spent nearly a decade as an
Johns Hopkins Head Coach Bill Nelson Announces Retirement
Bill Nelson, the longtime head coach of the Johns Hopkins men’s basketball team, announced today that he will retire at the end of the current academic year. The winningest coach in program history, Nelson will step down on June 30 after 31 years with the Blue Jays. Johns Hopkins will conduct a national search for
OFFICIAL: Cameron Dollar Dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at Seattle
Seattle University announced Monday that men’s basketball head coach Cameron Dollar will not return for the 2017-18 season. Dollar recently completed his eighth season with the Redhawks. “I am grateful to Coach Dollar and his staff for their dedication and commitment to the mission and values of Seattle University, especially with their emphasis on the
BREAKING: Ferrell Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at University of the Ozarks
University of the Ozarks Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Ferrell has resigned from his position to pursue other professional opportunities in Northwest Arkansas, Athletics Director Jimmy Clark announced Monday. Ferrell, who has been the head coach at Ozarks since the 2013-2014 season, guided the Eagles to the American Southwest Conference Tournament in his second season.
OFFICIAL: Grant McCasland Named Basketball Coach at North Texas
Grant McCasland has been hired as North Texas men’s basketball head coach, Vice President and director of athletics Wren Baker announced Monday. “I am excited to welcome Grant McCasland as our 18th head men’s basketball coach,” Baker said. “Coach McCasland is a rising superstar in college basketball and possesses all of the qualities we desired