Mississippi State Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin released the following statement on Bulldog men’s basketball Saturday: "After much thought and deliberation, I have made the decision to replace Rick Ray as Mississippi State’s men’s basketball coach. This has been a difficult decision, as I have the utmost respect for Rick, and am highly appreciative of
HOT: Langel receives extension at Colgate
Colgate has rewarded men’s basketball head coach Matt Langel with a five-year contract extension. Director of Athletics Victoria M. Chun ’91 MA’94 made the official announcement Thursday, less than two weeks after the Raiders completed their best season since 1996. Colgate finished second in the Patriot League standings and advanced to the tournament semifinals. It
HOT: Binghamton extends Dempsey
Binghamton Director of Athletics Patrick Elliott announced Thursday that men’s basketball coach Tommy Dempsey has received a two-year contraction extension. Dempsey’s extension will carry him through the 2018-19 season. He originally signed a five-year deal when he arrived to campus in 2012 and had two years remaining on that contract. "Tommy has done a great
HOT: Chambers inks extension at Penn State
Patrick Chambers, head coach of the Penn State men’s basketball team, has received a two-year contract extension, Sandy Barbour, Director of Athletics, announced Thursday. The extension will keep him at the helm of the Nittany Lions through at least the 2018-19 season. "I am grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm for the men’s basketball program
OFFICIAL: Holy Cross introduces Carmody
The College of the Holy Cross today named Bill Carmody as its new head men’s basketball coach, director of athletics Nathan Pine announced. Carmody becomes the 17th head coach in the history of the program and has 32 years of Division I coaching experience, including 17 seasons as a head coach. He will start his
OFFICIAL: Campbell to Chipola
We posted this as a rumor on Monday, it’s now been made official… Chipola College introduced Bret Campbell as its next men’s basketball head coach at a press conference Wednesday morning. Campbell, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt and Chipola-yellow tie, is invigorated for the challenge to return the Indians to their winning ways.
HOT: Healing named head coach at Pace
Matt Healing, who has been the Pace Assistant Coach for the previous two seasons, has been named the Head Coach for the 2015-16 season. He replaces Pat Kennedy who had been the head coach for the past two seasons. Healing was the Recruiting Coordinator for the program in his two years as an assistant and
OFFICIAL: Hill not renewed at Shaw
Had this as a rumor yesterday – it’s now official… Shaw University will not renew the contract of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Cleo Hill, Jr., school athletic officials announced today. Hill’s contract expires on June 30, 2015. "We thank Coach Hill for his service to the men’s basketball program over the past seven years," said
Red Auerbach JCA Coach of the Year Finalists announced
The five finalists for the 2015 Red Auerbach College Coach of the Year Award were announced today. The Red Auerbach Award is given annually to the nation’s top Jewish college coach, as voted on by the members of the Jewish Coaches Association (JCA). The winner will be presented with the award at the Final Four
SJU’s Jim Smith Retires After 51 Seasons
Saint John’s University (Minn.) basketball coach Jim Smith, Minnesota’s all-time leader in college basketball wins, announced his retirement on Tuesday, March 17. "This has been a very difficult decision and one that has required a great deal of thought and lost sleep," Smith said. "I will miss my associations with our basketball players more than
DePaul Selects Parker Executive Search for Opening
DePaul University has selected Parker Executive Search for its national search for the 14th men’s basketball coach in program history. The Atlanta-based executive search firm is nationally renowned in the executive search industry for higher education. Parker Executive Search’s client base includes Fortune 500 corporations, nationally recognized academic health science centers and hospitals/health systems, top
Naismith finalists announced
John Calipari, head coach of the undefeated and top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, is among the four remaining finalists for the 2015 Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year award, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today. He is joined by Tony Bennett (University of Virginia), Bo Ryan (University of Wisconsin) and Jay Wright (Villanova University). Bennett won