The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced it will hold an 11:00 a.m. (CT) press conference Wednesday, March 16, announcing Grant McCasland as its new head men’s basketball coach. The press conference will be held on the Arkansas State University campus at the Convocation Center auditorium. The press conference is open to working media and
OFFICIAL: Hipsher Reassigned at UTRGV
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier this morning (DI DIRT: Hipsher Out at Texas Rio Grande Valley). It’s now been made official… University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Director of Athletics Chris King announced on Tuesday that men’s basketball head coach Dan Hipsher has been reassigned within the department. Hipsher
Johnson Elevated to Associate Coach at Louisville
Kenny Johnson, an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Louisville for the past two years, has been elevated to associate head coach by UofL Head Coach Rick Pitino. “Kenny is a five-star coach, a five-star recruiter and a five-star person,” said Pitino. “We want him to remain a part of our family for
Brent Bargen Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Chadron State
Brent Bargen has resigned, effective June 30, 2016, as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Chadron State College, according to Athletic Director Joel Smith. “I appreciate Brent’s service to Chadron State College and wish him well with his future endeavors,” said Smith. In ten seasons leading the Eagles, Bargen put together a record of 78-186. In the
HOT: Ernie Kent Receives 1-year Rollover Extension at Washington State
According to the Seattle Times, Washington State Athletic Director Bill Moos will exercise the rollover clause in Cougars men’s basketball coach Ernie Kent’s contract that allows WSU to extend his term in Pullman by one year at the end of every season. Kent, who just finished his second season at WSU, will now be under contract through
BREAKING: Eric Reveno Will Not Return as Head Basketball Coach at Portland
The University of Portland announced today that Eric Reveno will not return as men’s basketball head coach. Reveno recently completed his 10th season at Portland. “I would like to thank Coach Reveno for his service, dedication and contributions to the University over the past ten years,” Athletic Director Scott Leykam said. “He has represented the University
Brandon Curran Named Head Coach at East Texas Baptist University
A veteran of coaching NCAA Division I, II, and junior college men’s basketball, Brandon Curran has been named the new head men’s basketball coach for East Texas Baptist University. Curran has made stops at Dallas Baptist University, Centenary College, Jacksonville College, and the University of Texas-Austin. “How blessed we are at ETBU to have Brandon
OFFICIAL: Stanford Fires Head Basketball Coach Johnny Dawkins
Stanford University’s Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics Bernard Muir announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Johnny Dawkins has been relieved of his duties after eight seasons. “This decision was not easy and it was a very difficult discussion for both Johnny and me, but like everything else during his tenure at Stanford, he handled it
Tony LaMarr Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Clark Atlanta
Back on 3/8, I mentioned that a SIAC job was going to open (Daily Dirt – 3/8/16) – it is now official, Clark Atlanta University has opted to move forward in a new direction with the men’s basketball program relieving head coach Tony LaMarr of his duties after three seasons. LaMarr directed the Panthers to a
OFFICIAL: Cornell Does Not Renew Contract of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Courtney
Cornell University has announced that the contract of Big Red men’s basketball coach Bill Courtney has not been renewed. A national search for his successor will begin immediately. Courtney guided the Big Red for six seasons, compiling a 60-113 overall record and a 27-57 Ivy League mark. He coached or recruited seven All-Ivy League selections, two Ivy
Cal Begins Termination Proceedings Against Assistant Basketball Coach
California’s head men’s basketball coach, Cuonzo Martin, has initiated termination proceedings under University of California policy against assistant coach, Yann Hufnagel, Cal’s Intercollegiate Athletics Department announced today. Effective immediately, Hufnagel has been relieved of his duties pending the outcome of the termination process and will not be traveling with the team during its NCAA Men’s
Denver Names Rodney Billups Head Basketball Coach
University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics & Recreation and RC Operations Peg Bradley-Doppes announced this morning that former Pioneer point guard and current University of Colorado assistant coach Rodney Billups has been named the new head coach of the men’s basketball program at DU. Billups replaces Joe Scott as the 32nd head coach of