The University of Texas at Arlington and men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross have agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We are excited to announce that we’ve agreed to a contract extension with Coach Cross,” UT Arlington Director of Athletics Jim Baker
Eastern Oregon Head Coach Jared Barrett Resigns
After three seasons with the Eastern Oregon University men’s basketball team, Jared Barrett has stepped down as head coach of the Mountaineers. Barrett announced his resignation on Tuesday afternoon after compiling an overall record of 47-44. EOU is coming off a season in which it finished 15-16 overall, including a 10-10 mark in Cascade Collegiate
REPORT: Frank Martin Offered Contract Extension at South Carolina
In the midst of an historic season at the University of South Carolina, head coach Frank Martin has been offered a contract extension according to The State. The Gamecocks, who are currently in the hunt for their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2004, have set a program record for regular season wins (24), and consecutive
HOT: Greg Gard Named Head Coach at Wisconsin
As the wins piled up through the month of February, the refrain around the Wisconsin men’s basketball program changed from “who” to “when?” The question became less about who would lead the Badgers on a full-time basis, but when that decision would become official. On Monday, it did. After the University of Wisconsin Board of
OFFICIAL: Drexel Parts Ways With Head Basketball Coach Bruiser Flint
Drexel University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach James “Bruiser” Flint have parted ways, effective immediately. “I would like to thank Bruiser for his 15 years of service to Drexel University,” Dr. Eric Zillmer, Drexel’s director of athletics, said. “We appreciate all that he has done for the University and how his student-athletes have performed on the
OFFICIAL: Keating Will Not Return as Men’s Basketball Coach at Santa Clara
Thanks to a great source who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this story first earlier this afternoon (BREAKING: Keating Out at Santa Clara). (**Edit: apparently ESPN beat us by 12 minutes on this one – I’ll type faster next time!)…. It’s now been made official, head men’s basketball coach Kerry Keating will not return to
HOT: Jay Joyner Named Men’s Basketball Coach At NC A&T
Jay Joyner will have the interim tag removed from his title and therefore will become the next head men’s basketball coach at North Carolina A&T State University, as announced by Director of Athletics Earl M. Hilton III on Monday. Joyner, who was previously the Aggies associate head coach, took over the head coaching role on
WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete list of past weekly
NC State Staff Update
Rob Moxley, who has spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach for the NC State men’s basketball team, will assume the role of Director of Men’s Basketball Player Personnel at the conclusion of the current season, Head Coach Mark Gottfried announced. “Rob has been a valuable part of our coaching staff for the
Missouri State’s Lusk Receives Vote of Confidence from AD
Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk has received a vote of confidence from Athletic Director Kyle Moats. Yesterday, Moats posted a statement over three tweets on Twitter that read: “The future of #MSUBears basketball is very bright. Along with a solid nucleus back with 4 conference award winners, our recruiting class is solid. Coach Lusk recruits
Fresno Pacific Head Basketball Coach Tim Kisner Resigns
Fresno Pacific University head men’s basketball coach Tim Kisner announced Friday that he will be stepping down from his position to pursue other opportunities. “I’ve enjoyed my time here and it’s been an absolute blessing to work with the student-athletes and staff here at FPU,” said Kisner. “I’d like to thank Leslie Schuemann and President
HOT: Groce Safe at Illinois
By The Associated Press CHAMPAIGN — On the same day new University of Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman fired football coach Bill Cubit, he issued a vote of confidence in men’s basketball coach John Groce, praising his leadership and making clear he will continue in the position. Whitman fired Cubit on Saturday, saying the program