Head Coach James Blake has signed a contract extension to remain at the helm of the Simon Fraser University men’s basketball program. Blake has led the men’s basketball program for three years, and is the sixth head coach in SFU’s history, coming to the Clan in 2010 as SFU was beginning the transition to the
Former SU assistant Fine sues ESPN
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has filed the initial paperwork in a defamation lawsuit against ESPN for reporting two former ball boys’ claims that the longtime coach sexually abused them. A yearlong federal investigation that followed accusations that Fine abused team ball boys ended with no charges. Fine
Edinboro Promotes Assistant
Pat Cleary has been promoted to head coach at Edinboro Univeristy. Cleary spent the last 14 seasons as Greg Walcavich assistant. This will mark Cleary’s first head coaching job, as he takes over for his mentor. Walcavich announced his retirement after 24 years as Edinboro’s head coach on March 8. Stay with HoopDirt for the
Pacific Promotes Top Assistant
Pacific has promoted top assistant Ron Verlin to be its new basketball coach, replacing Bob Thomason after he spent 25 years coaching his alma mater. Ron has been a part of Pacific Basketball as the Associate Head Coach for the last 19 years, under retiring head coach Bob Thomason. He has been with Coach Thomason
Smith named HC @ Wilson College (PA)
Athletic Director, Lori Frey is looking forward to this new chapter in Phoenix athletics. According to Frey, “This is a very exciting time for growth within our athletic department and the college. We are excited about the addition of men’s basketball and to welcome Coach Smith to our department. He is a motivated and passionate
OFFICIAL: Missouri Western hires Weiberg
Thanks to a few great sources who got this to us hours before it became official. Here is the statement just released from Missouri Western confirming what we reported earlier. Missouri Western Director of Athletics Kurt McGuffin has announced that Brett Weiberg has been named head coach of the Griffon Men’s Basketball program, the fourth
OFFICIAL: Cunningham to Troy
A 23-year coaching veteran and nationally recognized assistant coach, Phil Cunningham was named the men’s basketball head coach at Troy University by Athletics Director John Hartwell at a press conference Tuesday in Troy’s state-of-the-art Trojan Arena. Cunningham, who becomes the sixth head coach in Troy history, was recently named one of the top 25 assistant
Watson named HC @ Hiwassee College
Hiwassee College has announced the hiring of Hugh Watson to the Tiger coaching staff. Watson will serve as the Head Coach of the Men’s basketball program and will be in charge of the recruiting, coaching, scheduling, and day-to-day operations of the team at Hiwassee College. Coach Watson is a Monroe County native, growing up on
OFFICIAL: Graves to S. Alabama
I mentioned this earlier in the day as a rumor. I just wanted to pass along the press release now that it has been made official. fter spending the last 10 seasons as an assistant on the staff at Butler, where his efforts helped the Bulldogs advance to back-to-back NCAA Tournament championship games while appearing
Extension for White @ La. Tech
Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde announced today that men’s basketball head coach Michael White has agreed to a contract extension pending approval from the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Coach White has led the Bulldog basketball program to extraordinary new heights since being named the 17th head coach of Louisiana
Southern Vermont Hires Coach
Southern Vermont College, today announced two important changes. Former Basketball Coach Michael McDonough has been promoted to full-time Director of Athletics and Dan Engelstad, until recently assistant basketball coach at the College of Holy Cross, has been named SVC’s head men’s basketball coach. Engelstad helped lead the Holy Cross Crusaders to a 20-22 record in
Williams Gets 700th career win
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams picked up his 700th career victory when North Carolina defeated Villanova 78-71 on Friday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.