After nearly four decades at the helm of the University of Massachusetts Boston men’s basketball program, Head Coach Charlie Titus has announced that the 2014–15 season will be his last on the Beacons bench. A national search for Titus’ replacement will begin immediately following the conclusion of his final campaign. Titus will remain as the
Moore named Interim HC at Albany State
The Albany State Department Athletics has hired Michael D. Moore to serve as the interim head coach for the Rams’ Men’s Basketball program during the 2014-2015 season. “We are pleased that coach Moore has agreed to lead our men’s basketball program for this season,” Dr. Richard H. Williams, ASU Athletics Director, said. “He has proven
Toledo assistant resigns
Toledo assistant coach Anthony Stacy has resigned after just five months on the job. Stacy cited "personal reasons" for his unexpected departure. Administrative staffer Nick Dials will be promoted to assistant coach to replace Stacy. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Former OSU assistant Stewart lands in D-League
Former Oregon State associate head coach Doug Stewart has landed on his feet in the NBA’s D-League. Stewart was recently named as an assistant for the Delaware 87ers (an affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers). Stewart spent six seasons on Craig Robinson’s staff at OSU – he also worked with Robinson as an assistant at Brown.
Beaury takes leave at St. Rose
According to the Times Union, College of Saint Rose men’s basketball coach Brian Beaury, who was to begin his 29th season at the school, announced he will be taking a leave of absence due to ongoing health issues. The 54-year-old Beaury, who owns a 574-275 (.646) record, will be out a few weeks and perhaps
Jacobson sets win record at UNI
University of Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson become the school’s all-time wins leader on Saturday when the Panthers recorded a 64-52 victory over the University of North Dakota in the McLeod Center. The victory was No. 167 in Jacobson’s nine-year coaching career – surpassing O.M. "Hon" Nordly’s total of 166 wins from 1938-43, 1946-54.
Three-year extension for Rice at Monmouth
Monmouth University, about to embark on its second season in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, rewarded men’s basketball head coach King Rice with a contract extension on Wednesday afternoon. Rice, who is in his fourth year at the helm of the Hawks, originally signed a five-year contract upon his appointment as the fifth basketball coach
McLean added to Great Falls staff
The University of Great Falls has announced the addition of Montana prep coaching legend Mike McLean to the men’s basketball program. McLean joins first-year head coach Anthony Owens and first-year assistant coach Kevin Smith for the 2014-15 season. "I’m very excited to bring in someone with strong ties to the community," Owens said. "I look
Townsend named DBO at Arkansas-Little Rock
Head coach Steve Shields has named Marques Townsend UALR’s new Director of Basketball Operations. Townsend has spent the past two years as a manager and administrative volunteer at Kansas. “We’re very excited to have Marques join our staff,” Shield said. “He brings great experience with him to this position. Having spent the last two years
Radford adds staffer
Radford head men’s basketball coach Mike Jones has added Drew Scott to the Highlanders staff. Scott will serve as Assistant Director of Basketball Operations working directly with video coordination and other aspects of the operations side of the RU program. Scott comes to Radford from Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. where he served as an
OFFICIAL: SHSU adds Lowery to staff
Back on 10/14, I blogged that Omar Lowery was the leader for the vacant assistant spot at Sam Houston State (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/c3921a1/sam-houston-state-dirt/…). It was finally made official yesterday… Omar Lowery has joined head coach Jason Hooten’s men’s basketball staff at Sam Houston State as an assistant coach. Lowery served last season as an assistant at San
Ayers Named Assistant Coach at Bucknell
Bucknell men’s basketball coach Dave Paulsen has announced the addition of Ryan Ayers as an assistant coach on the Bison staff. Ayers was an Academic All-Big East selection while playing basketball at Notre Dame from 2005-09, and then he spent five years playing professionally before shifting his focus to coaching. “I am thrilled and excited