The John R. Rockwell Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Steve Donahue, will not return next season, it was announced today by Alanna Wren, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation. “I’m appreciative of Steve’s long tenure of leadership and service to Penn basketball and our student-athletes, both as an assistant
REPORT: Bellarmine’s Davenport to retire
According to a Jeff Goodman / Field of 68 report, Bellarmine head men’s basketball coach Scott Davenport intends to retire. Davenport has spent the past 20 seasons at Bellarmine, and oversaw their transition to D1 back in 2020. He has gone 426-197 (.684) during his tenure with the Knights. Doug Davenport, who was named as
OFFICIAL: Kings Assistant Loucks named Head Coach at Florida State
Florida State has hired former player and two-time NBA champion Luke Loucks as its men’s basketball head coach, FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford announced Sunday. “I’m excited to announce that Luke Loucks has accepted our offer to become the next head men’s basketball coach at Florida State,” Alford said. “Luke will bring a
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Bogle named Head Basketball Coach at Seminole State
Seminole State has removed the interim tag from head men’s basketball coach Austin Bogle. The school released the following on social media: Bogle joined the Seminole State staff last year after spending one season as a graduate manager at Hawaii. He also worked for one season as an assistant at Northeastern State (2021-22), and spent
McGeehan’s contract not renewed at Campbell
Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore has announced a change in leadership of the Campbell men’s basketball program. Kevin McGeehan‘s contract will not be renewed, and after 12 seasons as head coach at Campbell, he has been relieved of his duties. “After thorough evaluation, it was apparent that a change was needed to help our men’s basketball program achieve
Rooney resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Menlo
Menlo College Athletics has announced the resignation of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brendan Rooney. Over the course of five seasons, Rooney established a lasting legacy of leadership, player development, and program growth that positions Menlo as a rising force in collegiate basketball. During his tenure as Head Coach, Menlo achieved a 63-47 record, with multiple players
NC State fires Head Basketball Coach Kevin Keatts
NC State’s McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that Wolfpack men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. “I want to thank Coach Keatts for his contributions to NC State and for always representing the university with class,” said Corrigan. “He will always have a treasured place in Wolfpack history for
Murdock named Head Basketball Coach at Kansas Wesleyan
A rising star in the regional coaching ranks, Jordan Murdock has accepted Kansas Wesleyan’s men’s basketball coaching position. The decision was announced Saturday afternoon by the university. Murdock will be the 30th Head Coach for a program whose history dates back to 1901-02. “I want to thank President Thompson, Ken Oliver, and Miguel Paredes for the
OFFICIAL: Spinelli out at Chicago State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported yesterday (D1 DIRT). Scott Spinelli is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Chicago State. Here is the brief official announcement that the school released: Chicago State has parted ways with head coach Scott Spinelli, Vice President/Director of Athletics Dr. Monique Carroll announced on Friday. A national search
Braeuer named Head Basketball Coach at Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin State University Director of Athletics Michael McBroom announced today the hiring of Matt Braeuer as the Lumberjacks men’s basketball head coach. Braeuer becomes the 13th head coach for the program. Braeuer is joining the Lumberjacks after serving as an assistant coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the past two seasons. The Red Raiders
OFFICIAL: Jensen named Head Basketball Coach at Utah
Following-up on all of the reports from yesterday…here is the official announcement from Utah on the hiring of Alex Jensen as their new Head Basketball Coach. Alex Jensen is coming home. The Utah Athletics Hall of Famer and starter on the Runnin’ Utes 1998 Final Four team has been named the 17th head coach of
Motley named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Lees-McRae
Lees-McRae College President Lee King and Director of Athletics Marty Favret have named Desean Motley the new men’s basketball head coach for the Bobcat program. Motley is in his ninth season on staff and was promoted to associate head coach in the summer of 2022. “I am thrilled that Desean will be our next men’s basketball coach,” said King. “As