Andy Carrier, Braves Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and the winningest coach in Ottawa University history with 328 career victories, announced Tuesday evening that he is retiring as Head Men’s Basketball Coach after a 25-year career. "I am very grateful to Ottawa University for the opportunity to coach the men’s basketball team the past 25
UMass To Retire Basketball Jersey In Honor Of John Calipari
As part of a 20th anniversary celebration of the UMass men’s basketball 1995-96 Final Four team, the University of Massachusetts Department of Athletics announced Wednesday plans to retire a jersey in honor of John Calipari during the 2015-16 season. The retired jersey will be hung in the Mullins Center alongside UMass’ five other retired jerseys:
HOT: Extension for Fox at Georgia
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has confirmed that Georgia head coach Mark Fox has signed a two-year contract extension. His new deal will take him through the 2018 season – his $1.7 million salary will remain the same. Here’s a link to the AJC article: http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/georgias-mark-fox-sig… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news
Weber named head coach at Rockford
The Rockford University athletic department has announced the hiring of Andrew Weber as its next head men’s basketball coach. Weber has spent the last five years on the Rockford bench in various coaching roles including serving as the team’s interim head coach for the final six weeks of this past season. He becomes the eleventh
HOT: Gutierrez resigns at W&J
WASHINGTON, Pa. – Washington & Jefferson College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Glenn Gutierrez announced his resignation on Monday. Gutierrez served as the Presidents’ basketball coach for nine years. During the 2008-09 season, he helped W&J win the ECAC Division III South Tournament Championship which capped the second 20-win season in program history. "We want to
OFFICIAL: Ford retires at Muskingum
Gene Ford, a Muskingum alumnus (’74), announced his retirement after seven years as Muskingum University head men’s basketball coach. His announcement concludes a storied coaching career that spanned 38 years. "It’s the right time," said Coach Ford. "I’ve been blessed to have been involved with basketball for four decades and it’s now time to step
Brown released at Northwest Oklahoma
Andrew Brown has been released as head men’s basketball coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Brown compiled a 119-112 record with the Rangers in eight seasons. After tying for Great American Conference in 2013, the Rangers have gone 21-32 the past two seasons, including a 17-23 conference mark. The Rangers finished 9-18 this season and
Simpson College Coach Resigns
After leading the Simpson men’s basketball team for the past five seasons, Charles Zanders has resigned as head coach, Director of Athletics Brian Niemuth announced Monday. Assistant coach Brandon Stromer will take over on an interim basis. A national search for Zanders’ replacement will begin immediately. Zanders began his career at Simpson as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Henderson State does not renew Nichols
Earlier today I mentioned in my blog that there was some news coming from Henderson State – here it is… The Henderson State Athletics Department has announced that the contract of Reddie Men’s Basketball Coach Doug Nichols will not be renewed. Nichols has spent four seasons as head coach of the Reddies and compiled a
BREAKING: Carroll out at McMurry
McMurry University Athletics has announced that Clif Carroll will not be returning as the school’s men’s basketball head coach. Carroll coached the War Hawks for two seasons, 2013-15, and compiled a record of 18-32. “We appreciate the work that Clif put into our program,” McM Director of Athletics Sam Ferguson said. “We wish Clif well
HOT: Budde resigns at the University of Mary (ND)
After four seasons leading the University of Mary men’s basketball team, head coach Jevin Budde has resigned, announced Marauders Athletic Director Roger Thomas. "We appreciate everything Jevin Budde has done for the men’s basketball program, the University of Mary and our community," said Thomas. "We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors."
500 for Billy the Kid
As the game clock ticked off the final seconds Saturday night, the Florida Gators had a lead big enough on Tennessee to take an intentional shot-clock violation. Such circumstances have been rare for the Gators in this rocky-road of a season, but it was at that moment when the Rowdy Reptiles began serenading something even