Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings has apologized for a postgame incident Thursday night in which he was caught on camera berating Commodores player Wade Baldwin IV profanely, at one point saying, "I’m going to f—ing kill you." Stallings later issued the following apology: "After the game, an incident occurred in which I need to apologize for.
Vanderbilt update
Earlier today, we posted Kevin Stallings’ apology following last night’s incident where he berated Commodores player Wade Baldwin IV, at one point saying, "I’m going to f—ing kill you."(http://hoopdirt.com/news/aa6f6df1/vandys-stallings-issues-ap…). A few hours ago, Vandy AD David Williams issued a statement of his own. Williams said; "I met with Coach Stallings earlier today about last night’s
UTEP’s Floyd to serve one game suspension
UTEP Coach Tim Floyd will be serving a one-game suspension for violating the Conference USA sportsmanship policy on Saturday and will be replaced on the bench by assistant Phil Johnson. Johnson was the head coach at San Jose State for four seasons (1998-99, 2002-05). Earlier in his career, he was the head coach at Northern
HOT: Lickliter resigns at Marian
Marian University director of athletics Steve Downing announced today that Todd Lickliter has resigned effectively immediately as the men’s basketball coach at Marian University. Lickliter served the past three seasons at Marian University, compiling a record 49-36. His career record, which includes stints at Butler University and the University of Iowa, is 218-154. "I want
Pauley Nets 200th Career Win
The University of the Sciences men’s basketball team tied the school record with their 13th consecutive win and handed head coach David Pauley his 200th career win, holding off an improved Georgian Court University squad 72-59 Tuesday night in Lakewood, New Jersey. Pauley, now in his 15th season becomes the second men’s basketball coach in
HOT: Nadborne steps down at Manchester
Manchester University Director of Athletics Rick Espeset announced Wednesday, Feb. 25, that Brad Nadborne has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach. He will remain in his role as an instructor for the university’s Exercise and Sport Science department through the end of 2014-15. "Brad’s had a tremendous impact on many student-athletes during his 11
Burns wins No. 600
Over the course of 599 career victories, MCC men’s basketball coach Jerry Burns has had a knack for putting the right player into the right situation to maximize the possibility for success. So it was only fitting that victory No. 600 followed that same script. This time around, the player was Izaha Jackson, and the
Walker Retiring After 35 Seasons
Moravian College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Walker has announced his retirement after leading the Greyhounds’ program for the last 35 seasons. His retirement is effective at the end of the current academic year on May 10. Walker has amassed a 442-440 record during his time in Bethlehem, and a career coaching mark of 456-452
Idaho’s Verlin fined $5K for bench altercation
University of Idaho men’s basketball coach Don Verlin issued a public apology Monday for his conduct during the first half of last Thursday’s loss at Northern Arizona. "My actions during the game at Northern Arizona were inappropriate," Verlin said. "I apologize to the University of Idaho and our loyal fans. I can assure everyone, this
Dribble Drive’s Walberg hired by NBA’s Kings
The Sacramento Kings today hired Vance Walberg as an assistant coach, according to General Manager Pete D’Alessandro. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. A veteran of the coaching ranks with more than three decades of experience at the prep, collegiate and professional levels, Walberg joins George Karl’s staff after spending the
Duquesne assistant hit by car
Duquesne assistant coach John Rhodes was struck by a car last week in Philadelphia (the team was there to play LaSalle). According to reports, Rhodes suffered a severely broken leg, and a slight fracture in his neck. After Saturday’s game vs. Dayton, Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry said, "“He’s doing better,” Ferry said. “He’s out
Idaho assistant kicked off bench
Pretty interesting video going around of Idaho assistant Chris Helbling getting kicked off of the bench mid-game by head coach Don Verlin. Not sure what upset Verlin, but he yanks the clip board out of Helbing’s hands, tosses it, and banishes him to the locker room. Here’s a link to watch it: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/02/idaho-coach-berates-assistan… Stay with