Nicholls State University Director of Athletics Rob Bernardi announced Tuesday that J.P. Piper will not return as head men’s basketball coach. “We appreciate all of the hard work and effort that J.P. has put forth over the last 12 seasons. He has been a valued member of our community and we wish him all the
USC Men’s Basketball Coach Enfield’s Contract Extended Through 2021
Third-year USC head men’s basketball coach Andy Enfield, who guided the Trojans to 21 wins and a berth in the NCAA Tournament this season, has had his contract extended through the 2021 season, it was announced today (March 28). “We are very excited about the direction of our men’s basketball program under Coach Enfield and
OFFICIAL: UNLV Names Chris Beard as Runnin’ Rebels Head Basketball Coach
UNLV President Len Jessup and Athletics Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced Monday that an offer has been made to Chris Beard to become the head coach of the men’s basketball program and he has accepted the agreement in principle. The contract is pending approval of terms by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
OFFICIAL: Former NBA Coach, Player Mike Dunleavy, Sr. Named Tulane’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tulane Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the hiring of long-time NBA coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr., as the 24th head men’s basketball coach in the 106-year history of the program. Dunleavy will be formally introduced at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29 inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Tulane students and fans
OFFICIAL: Rick Stansbury Named Head Coach at Western Kentucky
With 293 career wins and 11 postseason trips as a head coach to his credit, Rick Stansbury has been named the 15th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Monday. A formal press conference to introduce Stansbury is set for 1 p.m. today inside the Jack and
OFFICIAL: Kevin Stallings Named Head Coach at Pitt
Kevin Stallings has been named the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball program as announced by Pitt Athletic Director Scott Barnes Sunday afternoon. “Coach Stallings and I share the same vision for Pitt — playing in the Final Four,” said Barnes. “Kevin has a successful track record recruiting the ACC footprint and
East Carolina’s Lebo Receives Vote of Confidence from AD
In an interview with Hoist The Colours, East Carolina Athletic Director Jeff Compher confirmed his support for head basketball coach Jeff Lebo and the direction that he has the program moving. Compher told HTC; “I’ve had a few conversations with Jeff about the program and the direction that he’s taking it, and I feel good about where we’re going,”
BREAKING: Cronin Turns Down UNLV; Will Remain at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics Mike Bohn announced Friday Cronin, who recently finished his 10th season will remain at the helm of the storied UC program. “I would like people to try and understand after 10 years of dedicated service I chose to evaluate my career and my life,” Cronin said. “Reflecting through that
Brian Gregory Not Retained as Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech director of athletics Mike Bobinski announced Friday that Brian Gregory will not be retained as head men’s basketball coach. Gregory served as head coach for five seasons, compiling an overall record of 76-86 (27-61 in the Atlantic Coast Conference). “This was a difficult decision because of the character and integrity that Brian has demonstrated throughout
OFFICIAL: Jerod Haase Named Head Basketball Coach at Stanford
Jerod Haase has been named Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, as announced today by Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics Bernard Muir. Haase, who becomes the 18th head coach in the history of the program, arrives on The Farm after completing his fourth season as the head coach at UAB, where
OFFICIAL: Spiker Named Head Basketball Coach at Drexel
Zach Spiker, who led Army West Point to its most wins in more than 30 years, has been named the new men’s basketball coach at Drexel University. Drexel’s Director of Athletics Dr. Eric Zillmer made the announcement on Friday morning. Spiker will become the 26th head coach in Drexel history and the sixth since the school became a
Illinois’ Groce Receives Public Vote of Confidence from AD
Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman gave basketball coach John Groce a public assurance that he still has a job Thursday, the second from the new AD in less than a month. Whitman first said Groce would keep his job March 5, just after the team ended a losing season, its third straight without an