After five seasons at the helm of the Wilmington University men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Gallagher announced his resignation on Monday. The athletic department will conduct a national search for his successor. “Mike cared and worked hard for the student-athletes, the program, and for Wilmington University,” Director of Athletics Linda Andrzjewski said. “We wish
Olson Joins NDSU Staff
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Jayden Olson will join the Bison staff as an assistant coach. Olson has been a part of the recent successful program revivals at the University of Nebraska and Colorado State University. Richman also announced that current NDSU assistant coach Freddy Coleman and
OFFICIAL: Walker named head coach at Delaware State
Following up on a rumor that we reported earlier today. Keith Walker has indeed been tabbed as the head coach at Delaware State. Here’s the official release: DSU President Harry L. Williams today announced the hiring of Keith Walker – who served as the interim Delaware State men’s head coach for the last third of
OFFICIAL: Metz to Wilkes
Had this in the Daily Dirt as a rumor, it’s now official… Building on the strong tradition of a national power in men’s basketball, Wilkes University has announced the hiring of Izzi Metz as the Colonels new head men’s basketball coach. Wilkes Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Adams announced Tuesday the selection of
Dunne named head coach at Vassar
Interim Director of Athletics and Physical Education Kim Culligan announced Monday morning that BJ Dunne has been tabbed to continue his term as the head coach of the Vassar College men’s basketball team after serving as an interim head coach in 2013-14. "It is an honor to continue to serve as the head men’s basketball
South Dakota adds three assistants
South Dakota head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith has named Austin Hansen, Gameli Ahelegbe and Eric Peterson as his assistants for the upcoming season. “We are thrilled to announce Austin Hansen, Gameli Ahelegbe and Eric Peterson as our assistant men’s basketball coaches at the University of South Dakota,” said Smith. “They will provide tremendous passion,
OFFICIAL: Peterson resigns at Williston State
Following up on a rumor that we posted a few days ago… Williston State has announced that Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Peterson has resigned from his position today. Coach Peterson has accepted a position of assistant for the University of South Dakota Men’s Basketball under first year Head Coach Crag Smith.
NCCU assistant named head coach at Lincoln (MO)
John Moseley has been named as the next head men’s basketball coach at Lincoln University. A press conference was held by Lincoln University president Dr. Kevin Rome and athletic director Betty Kemna on Monday (April 14) to announce the hiring. "We’re committed to building a winning program, like we used to have, but the past
Manning retains Childress at Wake
Wake Forest Hall of Famer Randolph Childress will be returning to the Demon Deacons after being added to head coach Danny Manning’s staff. Childress spent last season as an assistant coach and will continue in that role under Manning, who was named Wake Forest’s head coach on April 4. "I am thrilled to have Randolph
600K raise for Hoiberg
Iowa State University moved quickly and decisively to reward men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg for leading it to one of the best seasons in school history. Hoiberg reached an agreement with the school this week that will increase his annual compensation (effective May 1, 2014) from $1.6 million to $2.2 million annually. All other contract
Finlandia University Coach Steps Down
Finlandia University men’s basketball coach Terry Smith is leaving to pursue new career opportunities, effective April 18, 2014. "I have been proud to serve Finlandia University for the past three years," said Smith. "Coaching is so rewarding and the relationships that we develop are long lasting. I would like to thank the student-athletes, the athletics
Smith named head coach at Texas Lutheran
Texas Lutheran University announced Monday that Jimmy Smith, previously the head coach at Schreiner University, has been named the ninth head coach of the TLU men’s basketball program. "Jimmy Smith is one of the best young basketball coaches in Texas, and we are delighted he will lead the TLU men’s basketball program," Texas Lutheran President