Urbana University released Jeff Porter of his duties as head men’s basketball coach. The search begins immediately for Porter’s replacement. Urbana University Athletic Director Doug Young hired Porter to take over the Blue Knight men’s basketball program in March of 2008. “I would like to thank Coach Porter for all of his outstanding efforts over
UNH fires DBO
University of New Hampshire Director of Basketball Operations Scott Weitzell has been fired by the university. According to the Union Leader, he "may have taken video and still photographs of male basketball players inside a men’s locker room after a basketball game at the University of Vermont in January." He was subsequently arrested in February
One game suspension for Martin at S. Carolina
University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin has been suspended from his coaching duties for Saturday’s game at Mississippi State, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today. Martin will not accompany the team to Starkville. "The one-game suspension is a result of inappropriate verbal communication as it relates to the well-being of our
Extension for Cluess at Iona
Iona College has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess through the 2018-19 season. "I believe in Tim Cluess and continue to be impressed by all he has been able to achieve with his talented team and staff," said Iona College President Dr. Joseph E. Nyre "We couldn’t be more pleased
Morrill Wins 600th
Utah State men’s basketball earned head coach Stew Morrill’s 600th career win with a 75-58 spearing of the Spartans of San Jose State Saturday evening at SJSU’s Event Center. Morrill becomes the 14th active Division I head coach and the 41st overall head coach with 600 career wins, improving to 600-279 in his 28th season
HOT: Fleming resigns at Hiram
Hiram College Men’s Basketball Steve Fleming has resigned after eight seasons in order to lead and operate a family run business. Fleming, a 1994 graduate of Hiram, was named head coach in 2006 after successful stints at Ashland University and Tiffin University. "I have always said it would take something very special for me to
Wilkes University Coach Steps Down
Jerry Rickrode, who elevated Wilkes University’s men’s basketball program to an elite national Division III program during 22 years as head coach, has announced he will step down to accept a position in the University’s Advancement Division. Effective March 24, Rickrode will become a major gifts officer for the University. In announcing the change, Paul
HOT: Harford CC (MD) head coach resigns
Harford men’s basketball head coach Brian Selby announced his decision to resign after his fourth season at the helm of the Fighting Owls. "I would like to take this time to thank Brian for all that he has done during his time at Harford," Harford Athletics Director Ken Krsolovic said. "He started off as a
HOT: Jamison out at Bethel (KS)
Bethel College head men’s basketball coach Alonzo Jamison will not return for the 2014-15 season. Kent Allshouse, Bethel athletic director, made the announcement. "To have someone with such historic ties to Kansas basketball coaching in our athletic department is a pretty rare event at our level," Allshouse said. "While I am grateful for the three
300th win for Klein at Chaffey College
Jeff Klein, head coach at Chaffey College since the 2001-02 season recorded his 300th win in Chaffey College’s 126-75 win over Barstow College in the regular season finale last Saturday. Chaffey finished the season 25-5 and is seeded #4 entering the playoffs after losing in the State Championship game last season. Klein’s record is 300-110
Downey Gets 200th Win
West Alabama men’s basketball defeated West Georgia 67-45 in Gulf South Conference action Friday to give head coach Mark Downey his 200th career victory at Pruitt Hall. UWA improved to 13-8 overall and 10-5 in the GSC, ranked second, while Downey moved to 200-100 as a head coach. The Wolves fell to 15-9 and 7-8.
Stillman’s Grant earns 250th win
Marking his 250th career win, Coach Michael Grant walked off the court a happy man. With a smile on his face, he walked off the court underneath the scoreboard that read Stillman 105, Miles College 82, at Birthright Alumni Hall on Monday night. "I think it’s a milestone that a lot of coaches try to