Missouri Baptist University filled a big hole on Tuesday as the Department of Athletics announced the hiring of Matt Brock to become the 13th Head Coach in program history. Brock will be no stranger to Missouri Baptist Basketball or the American Midwest Conference, having spent his last three seasons as an Assistant, and later, Associate
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OFFICIAL: URI Agrees to Restructure and Extend Hurley
The University of Rhode Island and head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley have agreed to restructure and extend his contract, reflecting the University’s continued investment in the program and its commitment to future growth and success. The URI Foundation, in partnership with the University and the Department of Athletics, is supporting and providing funding for
Henderson State Hires Coach
Henderson State University Director of Athletics Shawn Jones has announced the hiring of Jimmy Elgas as the Reddies’ men’s head basketball coach. Elgas become the 28th head coach of the Henderson State Reddie men’s basketball program in its 105-year history. "We are delighted to welcome Jimmy, Tamara, Kyla, James and Kambry to Henderson State and
Otzelberger Returning To Iowa State
Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced today the return of T.J. Otzelberger to his staff as assistant coach. Otzelberger spent seven seasons as an assistant coach at Iowa State before spending the last two seasons at the University of Washington. “I’m excited to have T.J. rejoin our staff,” Hoiberg said. “His familiarity with
OFFICIAL: McKay named head coach at Liberty
A familiar face is returning to roam the sidelines of the Vines Center as Director of Athletics Jeff Barber announced today the hiring of Ritchie McKay as Liberty’s head men’s basketball coach. After spending the last six seasons working under Tony Bennett as associate head coach at Virginia, McKay returns to Liberty Mountain where he
HOT: Barnes contract details
Details of Rick Barnes contract at Tennessee have now been released. He has signed a six-year deal worth $2.5 million per season plus incentives. Here’s a link to the a PDF of the contract: https://mgtvwate.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/barnescontract.… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Cincinnati’s Cronin cleared to resume coaching duties
University of Cincinnati head men’s basketball coach Mick Cronin, who sat out the majority of the season for precautionary reasons while dealing with a non-life threatening vascular condition known as arterial dissection, has been cleared to resume all duties with no restrictions, the department of athletics announced Monday. "I would like to thank the entire
OFFICIAL: Mullin named head coach at St. John’s
Thirty years after leading St. John’s to the highest point in program history with an appearance in the 1985 Final Four, Chris Mullin is returning home. Director of Athletics Chris Monasch announced on Tuesday that the Naismith Memorial Hall of Famer and St. John’s basketball legend has been named the 20th head coach in the
NABC UPS National Coaches of the Year announced
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the 2015 NABC UPS coaches of the year in the NCAA and NAIA. In the NCAA, the UPS coaches of the year are Kentucky’s John Calipari in Division I; Linc Darner of Florida Southern in Division II; and Bob Semling of the University of Wisconsin –
HOT: Potts named head coach at Moravian
Moravian College has selected Justin Potts, a 2000 graduate, to return to campus to take over the men’s basketball program from retiring coach Jim Walker as the Greyhounds next Head Men’s Basketball Coach effective in mid-April. "As expected, we had many, many very qualified candidates for the position of our head men’s basketball coach and
OFFICIAL: Forbes Named Head Coach at ETSU
ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Richard Sander announced Monday that Steve Forbes has been named head coach of the Buccaneers’ men’s basketball program. Forbes will become the 16th head coach in the program’s 95-year history, most recently serving two seasons as an assistant coach at Wichita State where he helped take the Shockers to
HOT: Holtmann receives extension at Butler
Butler head Coach Chris Holtmann, who guided the Bulldogs to a very successful men’s basketball campaign in 2014-15, has been awarded a contract extension. The new deal signed by Holtmann extends the coach’s contract through the 2020-21 season. "We are very pleased to announce that we have reached a contract extension agreement with Chris," said