Scott Nagy has agreed to become the head men’s basketball coach at Wright State University, WSU director of athletics Bob Grant announced Monday. Formerly of South Dakota State, he becomes the ninth head coach in the history of the Raiders men’s basketball program. He will be formally introduced to the Wright State fans and media
Wright Named 2016 Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year
Villanova University head coach Jay Wright was named the 2016 Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, and in doing so, joins John Calipari (University of Massachusetts 1996, University of Memphis 2008 and University of Kentucky 2015) and Mike Krzyzewski (Duke University, 1989, 1992, 1999) as the only multi-year winners
OFFICIAL: Jim Engles Named Head Basketball Coach at Columbia
Columbia University has hired 2015 Metropolitan and Mid-Major Coach of the Year Jim Engles to be the 23rd head coach in the 116-year history of its men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics and Intercollegiate Athletics Peter Pilling announced. “Today is an exciting day for Columbia Athletics and our men’s basketball program,” said Pilling. “Jim Engles
Southeastern Louisiana Assistant Coach Assumes WBB Duties
Southeastern Louisiana University has named Errol Gauff as its head women’s basketball coach, SLU Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced on Saturday. Gauff’s hire is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. The LaPlace, Louisiana native is the sixth head coach in program history. Southeastern will formally welcome Gauff as its new head women’s basketball
HOT: DII SFU Head Coach Virgil Hill Resigns
Simon Fraser University Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation Theresa Hanson announced today that Virgil Hill has resigned as head coach of the Clan men’s basketball program. “Virgil and I met to review and evaluate the basketball season and at that time he informed me that he has decided to resign his position as men’s
HOT: Porter Named New Portland Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Portland basketball icon Terry Porter has been named head men’s basketball coach at the University of Portland, Athletic Director Scott Leykam announced today. Porter, a 17-year NBA veteran player and former NBA head coach, becomes the 21st basketball head coach in Pilot history. The University has planned an introductory press conference for Tuesday at noon
OFFICIAL: Steve Henson Named Head Basketball Coach at UTSA
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) announced Friday the hiring of Steve Henson as the sixth head men’s basketball coach in program history. “UTSA basketball represents one of our earliest traditions as a university and, for 35 years, has been an important part of our pursuit of excellence in athletics,” UTSA President Dr.
BREAKING: Ray McCallum Fired as Head Basketball Coach at Detroit
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced today that head men’s basketball coach Ray McCallum has been relieved of his duties. “After a careful and long review of the entire men’s basketball program, I determined it was necessary to have a change in leadership,” said Vowels. “I would like to
HOT: Former San Diego Head Coach Bill Grier Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Colorado
Bill Grier has been named an assistant coach for the University of Colorado men’s basketball team, head coach Tad Boyle announced on Friday. Grier replaces Rodney Billups, who left Colorado after six seasons last month to become the head coach at Denver. “It’s a great opportunity to work for, and with Tad,” Grier said. “I’ve
HOT: Frank Martin Extended Through 2021-22 Season at South Carolina
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees approved on Friday a four-year contract extension for Gamecock men’s basketball head coach Frank Martin. Martin’s contract has been extended through the 2021-22 season, beginning at $2.45 million. Steadily improving in each of Martin’s four years as head coach, South Carolina posted one of the top season
OFFICIAL: UTRGV Tabs Oklahoma Assistant Lew Hill to Lead Men’s Basketball Team
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday that Lew Hill, who is currently in his fifth season as an assistant coach at Oklahoma, is the new UTRGV men’s basketball head coach. Hill will begin his responsibilities at the conclusion of Oklahoma’s NCAA Tournament run. Oklahoma is set
Northern State University Assistant Basketball Coach Resigns
Northern State University assistant men’s basketball coach, Matt Sevareid has resigned his position with the Wolves. Sevareid has spent the past six seasons as the Wolves assistant after a head coaching stint with Presentation College. “Matt has been an integral part of bringing the culture back to Northern State Basketball,” noted head coach Paul Sather.