University of Missouri-St. Louis Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Tappmeyer has announced his resignation. “At this stage of my career, I feel like it’s just time to step away,” said Tappmeyer. “I’ve had a great experience at UMSL and this is not about the program or taking another job. I am extremely blessed for the
Carroll U’s Buchanan to Drake
David Buchanan has resigned as Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletic Advancement at Carroll University to become the Director of Basketball Operations at Drake University, announced Joe Baker, Director of Athletics at Carroll. Buchanan compiled a record of 63-37, including 43-27 in the Midwest Conference, in four seasons as the Pioneers head coach.
Fancher Joins UNCW Staff
UNCW men’s basketball coach Buzz Peterson added his second assistant coach in as many weeks on Tuesday when former Appalachian State head coach Houston Fancher joined the Seahawk coaching staff. Fancher, 47, has worked at Tennessee the last four seasons, including the last two years as Director of Basketball Operations for the Volunteers. He is
Palm Beach Atlantic Hires Coach
Palm Beach Atlantic University Director of Athletics Carolyn Stone announced on Tuesday, April 23, that David Balza has been named head coach for the men’s Division II basketball program. A veteran collegiate coach with more than 20 years of experience, Balza will officially begin his duties in May. Balza has spent a majority of his
OFFICIAL: SFA hires Underwood
Brad Underwood was named the 11th head coach of the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack basketball program, SFA Director of Athletics Robert Hill announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Underwood comes to SFA after an extensive coaching career that includes 27 years in the coaching profession, including the last two seasons as an associate head
Kaspar Announces Staff
Texas State head men’s basketball coach Danny Kaspar has announced the hiring of his coaching staff. Terrence Rencher, Talvin Hester, and Rob Flaska complete Kaspar’s staff for the 2013-14 season. “I think we’ve assembled a really good staff to get Texas State men’s basketball on a path to winning championships,” said Kaspar. “All three of
Muhic resigns at WJU
After thirteen seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at William Jessup University, Aaron Muhic has resigned from his position. Muhic coached eleven All-Americans, two academic All-Americans, twenty-four All-California Pacific Conference and fourteen academic award winners during his time at William Jessup University. In only the second year as a fully sanctioned NAIA Division II
OFFICIAL: Casey to Niagara
Chris Casey, who has 27 years of coaching experience at the Division I and II and III levels, has been named the 21st head coach of the Niagara University men’s basketball program. “I am very aware of the history of Niagara University and the Niagara basketball program,” Casey said. “To have the honor to coach
Bethel makes coaching change
Bethel University Athletic Director Bob Bjorklund recently announced that Jeff Westlund will not be returning as the head coach of the Royals men’s basketball program. A thorough search process for the next head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Norris added to USC staff
Kevin Norris has been hired as an assistant coach for the USC men’s basketball team, it was announced by head coach Andy Enfield today (April 18). Norris completes USC’s staff of assistant coaches as Tony Bland and Jason Hart were hired on April 12. "Kevin has great experience as a successful player in the Big
Boone named AC @ Angelo State
Cinco Boone has been named the assistant men’s basketball coach at Angelo State University after prior coaching positions at the Division I, Division II, junior college and high school levels. Boone worked with Angelo State head coach Chris Beard last season as his assistant coach at McMurry University following two seasons as an assistant at
Baldwin added to Northwestern staff
Northwestern head men’s basketball coach Chris Collins has announced the addition of Patrick Baldwin to the team’s staff as an assistant coach. A 1994 graduate of Northwestern, Baldwin returns to Evanston after most recently serving as an assistant coach at Missouri State for the last two seasons. "We’re thrilled to have Patrick return home to