The University of Mary Washington has announced the promotion of Rod Wood from head men’s basketball coach to the administrative position of Director of Athletic Facilities at the University, effective at the end of the year. “We are pleased that Coach Rod Wood is making the transition to administration and that he will continue to
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St. Aug Releases Tony Sheals
Saint Augustine’s University announced Thursday, March 27, 2014, that Tony Sheals has been relieved of his duties as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. A national search for his replacement will begin immediately. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
HOT: Masiello placed on leave at Manhattan
As a result of a background check commissioned by the University of South Florida, Manhattan College has learned there is a question of the validity of head men’s basketball coach Steve Masiello’s undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky. Masiello is currently in the process of reviewing his degree status with the University of Kentucky.
Dickinson State coach resigns
Ty Orton, Dickinson State men’s basketball coach, instructor in the department of health and physical education, and Blue Hawk Booster club membership coordinator, announced his resignation today after seven years with the university. The resignation is effective May 15, 2014. Orton has accepted a position with the Dickinson State University Alumni and Foundation (Foundation) as
OFFICIAL: Savino retires at Adelphi
Head men’s Basketball Coach, Dominick Savino, announced his decision to retire from his position today, March 24. A nationwide search to fill the position of head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately. Savino was named Adelphi University Head Men’s Basketball Coach on May 27, 2010 and led the Panthers to a record of 60-56 over
Couch To Retire From Long Beach State
Long Beach State Assistant Head Coach Vic Couch has announced his retirement, following an extended battle with illness. Couch was on medical leave during the 2013-14 campaign, and had held his position with The Beach since joining Dan Monson’s staff upon their arrival in 2007. Couch ultimately spent 14 years as a part of Coach
OFFICIAL: Smith to South Dakota
Craig Smith, who helped lead Nebraska to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 16 seasons, will be introduced as the next head men’s basketball coach at the University of South Dakota. Smith will become the 17th head coach in the 106-year history of Coyote men’s basketball. He follows Dave Boots, who spent 25 seasons in
HOT: Miller extended at Dayton
University of Dayton Vice President and Director of Athletics Tim Wabler has announced that the University has extended head men’s basketball coach Archie Miller’s contract through the 2018-19 basketball season. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. "The University of Dayton is committed to a national-level basketball program, and this contract extension demonstrates our
OFFICIAL: Buzz becomes a Hokie
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock has announced the hiring of Buzz Williams as the new head men’s basketball coach for the Hokies. “I am extremely excited about welcoming Buzz Williams to the Hokie Nation,” Babcock said. “Buzz is a proven winner who has earned his way up through the ranks with a strong
HOT: Reimer named head coach at St. Cloud State
St. Cloud State University Athletics will hold a press conference on Monday, March 24 to announce Matt Reimer as the next Huskies men’s basketball coach. Reimer has spent the past 17 seasons SCSU as an assistant. More on this after Monday’s press conference. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Peterson named assistant at LMU
New Loyola Marymount Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Dunlap announced that John Peterson, Jr., has been hired as an assistant coach for the Lions program. Peterson rejoins Dunlap as the two worked together in building a program that would win a pair of NCAA Division II National Championships. "He is a tremendous coach and his
OFFICIAL: Schroyer to Tennessee-Martin
We had this on Tuesday. Just wanted to pass along the official press released now that it’s been made official. The University of Tennessee at Martin introduced Heath Schroyer as its ninth men’s basketball coach in program history at a press conference held at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on Thursday afternoon. “I have