Here’s a pretty interesting read – a PDF copy of John Calipari’s contract at the University of Kentucky. This PDF contains the original 8-year deal that he inked back in 2009, plus recent addendums. In addition to his yearly salary, it also covers his responsibilities, bonus structure, and termination clause. 27 pages in all, but
Ray Retains Assistant Coach Jamie Rosser at SEMO
Southeast Missouri head coach Rick Ray announced that Jamie Rosser will return as an assistant coach with the Redhawks. “It is of the utmost importance to me that I surround our student-athletes with strong role models that demonstrate character and integrity,” said Ray. “As I did my research and had time to interact with Coach
Ganot Adds Acker to Hawaii Staff
University of Hawai’i men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot finalized his assistant coaching staff on Friday, announcing the addition of Chris Acker as assistant coach for the Rainbow Warriors. Acker is the third and final assistant coaching hire for Ganot, joining the ‘Bows after tremendous coaching success at West Los Angeles College and Citrus College before
Les to remain Aggie coach through 2020-21
After leading UC Davis to a 25-win season and a Big West regular-season championship this year, Jim Les has signed a contract extension that will keep him as UC Davis head men’s basketball coach through the 2020-21 season, it was announced on Friday by Teresa Gould, interim director of athletics. Les recently completed the fourth
Shay Berry Resigns as Head Coach at Hunter
Following up on a rumor that we posted last week…It has now been made official, Shay Berry stepped down in his role as Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities & Operations and Men’s Basketball coach, after four years at both positions. “Coach Berry will be missed,” said Director of Athletics, Recreation & Intramurals, Terry Wansart. “He
Caputo Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Miami
University of Miami men’s basketball assistant Chris Caputo has been promoted to associate head coach, Hurricanes head coach Jim Larrañaga announced Friday. “Chris Caputo is an outstanding young coach,” said Larrañaga. “He is skilled in every facet of the game: He’s been an outstanding recruiter, on the court coach and mentor to our players. Coach
Fox Extended Through 2019-20 at Georgia
The Georgia men’s basketball program is healthy and building momentum, UGA J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics Greg McGarity said following Thursday’s meeting of the Athletic Association Board of Directors. And credit for that goes to coach Mark Fox, said McGarity. Fox was awarded a contract extension during Thursday’s meeting which will extend him through
Barbee Elevated to Assistant at Kentucky
Head coach John Calipari announced on Friday the elevation of Tony Barbee to assistant coach after spending the 2014-15 season as the special assistant to the head coach at Kentucky. Barbee, a former head coach at UTEP and Auburn, will rejoin the bench as an assistant coach, a role in which he has served for
Lagroone Named DBO at SEMO
Nick Lagroone was named director of operations for Southeast Missouri’s men’s basketball program, head coach Rick Ray announced Friday. Lagroone will be in charge of the day-to-day operations, assisting with scheduling practice and skill workouts, on-campus recruiting, team travel, academics, camps, video and all other duties as assigned by Ray and his assistant coaches. He
HOT: Drew Diener Named Head Coach at Rockhurst
Rockhurst University Director of Athletics Gary Burns has announced that Drew Diener has been named head coach of the RU men’s basketball program. Diener was listed as a finalist by HoopDirt.com on Monday (Rockhurst Finalists). “I’d like to thank Father Curran, Gary Burns, and the committee for giving me this opportunity,” Diener said. “The mission
Wilson Named Assistant Coach at Utah State
Utah State men’s basketball head coach Tim Duryea announced Thursday the addition of Louis Wilson as an assistant coach to the Aggies staff. Wilson, a veteran coach of 23 years, will join the staff after serving as the head coach at Division II Adams State since 2010. “I am grateful to Coach Duryea for the
Wallace Joins San José State Staff
The San José State men’s basketball program has added Joe Wallace as the director of basketball operations beginning the 2015-16 season. Spartans’ head coach Dave Wojcik made the announcement. “I am pleased to announce the addition of Joe Wallace to our staff,” said Wojcik. “I worked with Joe at Tulsa and have seen first-hand how