Brian Smith has been tapped as the next men’s basketball coach at Columbia-Greene Community College. He will replace Walter Rickard, who has been the head coach for the past six seasons. Rickard will continue at the college as the Director of Athletics and Assistant Dean of Students. Over the past two seasons, Smith has been
HOT: Blake resigns at Simon Fraser
After five years of leading the Simon Fraser University men’s basketball program through the NCAA Division II transition, head coach James Blake has announced his resignation effective at the conclusion of his current contract which expires in June, Senior Director of Athletics & Recreation, Student Services, Dr. Milton Richards, announced today. "I have accepted James’
Pitino Named Puerto Rico National Team Head Coach
University of Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino will serve as the head coach of the Puerto Rico basketball team in two international events this summer. Pitino will coach the Puerto Rico team in the Pan American Games on July 21-25 in Toronto, Canada. He will also coach the team in a 10-team, pre-Olympic FIBA
Embry-Riddle (AZ) hires assistant
Head coach Eric Fundalewicz and the Embry-Riddle men’s basketball program have announced the hiring of Doug Beilfuss as assistant coach. Beilfuss will be involved in all aspects of the program that starts its inaugural season this coming 2015-16 season. "Doug is the epitome of what we are looking for here at Embry-Riddle and the basketball
Dearring resigns at Chesapeake College
Joel Dearring, praised for bringing stability to Chesapeake College’s men’s basketball program, resigned as the Skipjacks’ head coach. "Joel was the third coach in three years when we hired him in 2010," noted Chesapeake College Athletics Director Frank Szymanski. "We appreciate the five years Coach Dearring contributed to our program and to the college." "I’m
Padgett Signs Four-Year Contract Extension
The Samford University athletic department is pleased to announce that Head Coach Scott Padgett has signed a four-year contract extension. The news was officially released by Director of Athletics Martin Newton on Friday. Padgett’s deal will now last throughout the 2018-19 campaign. "I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Scott Padgett as he
HOT: Mahar out at Assumption
Assumption College men’s basketball head coach Matt Mahar will be leaving Assumption College to pursue other opportunities, as announced by Nick Smith, director of athletics and recreation. "I would like to thank Matt for his four years of service and dedication to the Assumption College men’s basketball program and we wish him the best in
Extension for Senderoff at Kent St.
With Kent State’s win earlier this week, head coach Rob Senderoff hit the 20 win mark which triggers an automatic one-year contract extension. According to the deal that he inked in 2011, "During the term of this contract, for any year in which the team wins 20 games, qualifies for an NCAA post-season appearance, or
HOT: Wright resigns at Sul Ross State
Citing personal reasons, Greg Wright, Sul Ross State University men’s basketball coach, has resigned after nine years. Wright, who is also a lecturer in Education, will step down from coaching duties immediately, but will continue his teaching assignment until the end of the Spring Semester. During his tenure, three of his teams advanced to the
Siebenthall named head coach at Ottawa U.
Aaron Siebenthall has been named Head Coach of the Ottawa University Men’s Basketball program following the announcement yesterday of the retirement of longtime Head Coach Andy Carrier. As the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach for OU, Siebenthall has been with the University for nine years prior to stepping into his new role, which he is
Ottawa (KS) coach retires
Andy Carrier, Braves Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and the winningest coach in Ottawa University history with 328 career victories, announced Tuesday evening that he is retiring as Head Men’s Basketball Coach after a 25-year career. "I am very grateful to Ottawa University for the opportunity to coach the men’s basketball team the past 25
UMass To Retire Basketball Jersey In Honor Of John Calipari
As part of a 20th anniversary celebration of the UMass men’s basketball 1995-96 Final Four team, the University of Massachusetts Department of Athletics announced Wednesday plans to retire a jersey in honor of John Calipari during the 2015-16 season. The retired jersey will be hung in the Mullins Center alongside UMass’ five other retired jerseys: