Head coach Bob Semling earned his 200th career win, tying Jack Bennett for the most in program history, as No. 1 UW-Stevens Point escaped with a 61-60 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) win over UW-Stout on Wednesday night at Johnson Fieldhouse. Semling’s 200th win came in his ninth season with the Pointers after taking over
Iowa’s McCaffery suspended one game
The Big Ten Conference office today announced a one-game suspension and public reprimand of University of Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy during the second half of Iowa’s game at Wisconsin on Jan. 5. In addition, the conference announced that the institution has been fined $10,000 as
Former Iowa State Coach Orr Dies
Johnny Orr, the man credited with resurrecting a once-dormant Iowa State men’s basketball program and energizing an entire fan base, passed away today. He was 86 years old. Orr was one of the nation’s most successful basketball coaches during his 29-year head coaching career (1964-66, 1969-94). He compiled a 466-346 career coaching mark and led
Livingstone’s James Stinson Records 400th Career Win
On Tuesday, Dec. 17, the Blue Bears of Livingstone College faced the Sharks of Nova Southeastern in the opening game of the 2013 Cruzin Classic. In what appeared at the time to be just another game on the Blue Bears’ schedule this year, something remarkable happened. The Blue Bears went on to defeat the Sharks
Hinson’s epic rant
Southern Illinois head coach Barry Hinson went off after his teams loss to Murray State. Definitely worth watching – GO GET ‘EM COACH HINSON!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBqZY72wZ90&sns=em… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
King wins #100 at Hostos
In just over 5 seasons as a Head Coach, Dr. Jody King reached a coaching milestone on Sunday as he won his 100th college basketball game as a Head Coach as the Caimans beat Dutchess 87-44. Coach King entered the season just 11 wins short of the elusive 100 and got number 100 this afternoon
Hixon Wins 700th
David Hixon notched his 700th career victory as head coach of the Amherst men’s basketball team Thursday night when the No. 7 Jeffs defeated Babson at Staake Gymnasium, 90-77. Avenging last year’s loss to the Beavers, the Jeffs improved to 7-1 on the season, while dropping Babson to 7-2 overall. With the win, Hixon is
Caldwell’s Corino wins 400th game
Caldwell College head coach Mark Corino won his 400th career game last week with an 89-77 win over Georgian Court University. Corino now holds a 400-332 in 26 seasons with the Cougars. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
#400 for Bowdoin’s Gilbride
Bowdoin College’s 67-56 win over the University of Southern Maine Tuesday night marked head coach Tim Gilbride’s 400th career victory. In 29 seasons with the Polar Bears. Gilbride is just the second active NESCAC coach to have 400 victories to his name and is the 37th active D-III coach to reach the plateau. He owns
UMBC’s Thomas receives extension
Maryland Baltimore County Head Men’s Basketball Coach Aki Thomas has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2015-16 academic year, Director of Athletics Tim Hall announced today. Thomas enters his second year as head coach of the program, earning the title on the eve of the 2013 America East Tournament. He served as acting head
Three Years Added to Altman’s Contract at Oregon
The University of Oregon has added three years to the contract of men’s basketball coach Dana Altman, Director of Athletics Rob Mullens announced Wednesday. The extension will ensure that the 2013 Pac-12 and Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year will be at helm of the Ducks through the 2019-20 season. “Dana has been masterful
Titus Earns Win Number 300
UMass Boston men’s basketball (3-1) overcame a 13-point first-half deficit to help head coach Charlie Titus earn win number 300 at the varsity level Friday afternoon, with a 84-68 win over the St. Joseph College in Vermont (3-3) at the Clark Athletic Center Gymnasium as part of the 29th Annual Harbor Invitational. With the victory