John Calipari, whose Kentucky team is the first in 24 years to reach the Final Four undefeated, has been selected The Associated Press’ coach of the year. The Wildcats were the talk of the college basketball this season in winning the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament championships. They were ranked No. 1 the entire
Bobby Knight departs ESPN
Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight, who has worked as an analyst for ESPN since 2008, is leaving the company. Thursday night’s NIT final between Stanford and Miami was his last appearance for the network. “We thank Bob for his contributions to ESPN’s coverage over the last seven seasons and wish him luck in
University of Pennsylvania Hires Assistant
The University of Pennsylvania’s John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Steve Donahue, has announced the hiring of Joe Mihalich Jr. as an assistant coach on his staff. A Philadelphia native and the son of longtime Niagara and current Hofstra head men’s basketball coach Joe Mihalich, this move marks a return to the area
HOT: Mack Extended Through 2020-21
Chris Mack led Xavier to an NCAA Sweet 16 for the third time in 2015. Chris Mack led Xavier to an NCAA Sweet 16 for the third time in 2015. April 1, 2015 CINCINNATI — Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that the contract of Sedler Family Men’s Head Basketball Coach Chris
Pitino to receive NABC Metropolitan Award
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) will honor University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino with the NABC Metropolitan Award for long and outstanding service to men’s college basketball. Pitino will receive the award at the annual AT&T NABC Guardians of the Game Awards Show on Sunday, April 5, at 6 p.m. at the
Brock named head coach at Missouri Baptist
Missouri Baptist University filled a big hole on Tuesday as the Department of Athletics announced the hiring of Matt Brock to become the 13th Head Coach in program history. Brock will be no stranger to Missouri Baptist Basketball or the American Midwest Conference, having spent his last three seasons as an Assistant, and later, Associate
OFFICIAL: URI Agrees to Restructure and Extend Hurley
The University of Rhode Island and head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to restructure and extend his contract, reflecting the University’s continued investment in the program and its commitment to future growth and success. The URI Foundation, in partnership with the University and the Department of Athletics, is supporting and providing funding for
Henderson State Hires Coach
Henderson State University Director of Athletics Shawn Jones has announced the hiring of Jimmy Elgas as the Reddies’ men’s head basketball coach. Elgas become the 28th head coach of the Henderson State Reddie men’s basketball program in its 105-year history. "We are delighted to welcome Jimmy, Tamara, Kyla, James and Kambry to Henderson State and
Otzelberger Returning To Iowa State
Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced today the return of T.J. Otzelberger to his staff as assistant coach. Otzelberger spent seven seasons as an assistant coach at Iowa State before spending the last two seasons at the University of Washington. “I’m excited to have T.J. rejoin our staff,” Hoiberg said. “His familiarity with
OFFICIAL: McKay named head coach at Liberty
A familiar face is returning to roam the sidelines of the Vines Center as Director of Athletics Jeff Barber announced today the hiring of Ritchie McKay as Liberty’s head men’s basketball coach. After spending the last six seasons working under Tony Bennett as associate head coach at Virginia, McKay returns to Liberty Mountain where he
HOT: Barnes contract details
Details of Rick Barnes contract at Tennessee have now been released. He has signed a six-year deal worth $2.5 million per season plus incentives. Here’s a link to the a PDF of the contract: https://mgtvwate.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/barnescontract.… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Cincinnati’s Cronin cleared to resume coaching duties
University of Cincinnati head men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin, who sat out the majority of the season for precautionary reasons while dealing with a non-life threatening vascular condition known as arterial dissection, has been cleared to resume all duties with no restrictions, the department of athletics announced Monday. "I would like to thank the entire