I’ve mentioned this several times over the past two weeks. Just wanted to pass along the statement from Lynn now that Jeff Price has officially been named as the head coach. Looking to return the men’s basketball program to its glory days, Lynn University Director of Athletics Dr. Kristen Migliano turned to a familiar face
OFFICIAL:CBU Tabs Croy
California Baptist University Director of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker has announced Rick Croy as the Lancers’ new men’s basketball head coach at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Croy, who becomes the 12th coach in program history, spent the past three years as the lead assistant coach at NCAA Division I St. Mary’s. During his time
Schaef resigns at SWOSU
Southwestern Oklahoma State University has begun the process of selecting a new head men’s basketball coach following the resignation of Charlie Schaef. Schaef served as the Bulldogs head coach since 2009, leading SWOSU to a record of 57-57 in four seasons. Schaef coached six players who earned all-conference honors at SWOSU and he led the
Former Toledo coach Nichols passes away
Former University of Toledo head coach Bob Nichols passed away on Thursday. Nichols coached at UT for 22 seasons from 1965-87, leading the Rockets to the NCAA Tournament in 1967, 1979 and 1980. The 1979 squad advanced to the Sweet 16 with a win over Iowa on a last-second jumper by former head coach Stan
OFFICIAL: Byington named HC @ Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern University Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein announced today that he has named Mark Byington head coach of the Eagle men’s basketball program. No stranger to Georgia Southern, Byington spent nine seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Conference rival College of Charleston, including seven as Bobby Cremins’ top assistant. He was named interim
Coach Blake signs extension to stay at SFU
Head Coach James Blake has signed a contract extension to remain at the helm of the Simon Fraser University men’s basketball program. Blake has led the men’s basketball program for three years, and is the sixth head coach in SFU’s history, coming to the Clan in 2010 as SFU was beginning the transition to the
Former SU assistant Fine sues ESPN
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has filed the initial paperwork in a defamation lawsuit against ESPN for reporting two former ball boys’ claims that the longtime coach sexually abused them. A yearlong federal investigation that followed accusations that Fine abused team ball boys ended with no charges. Fine
Edinboro Promotes Assistant
Pat Cleary has been promoted to head coach at Edinboro Univeristy. Cleary spent the last 14 seasons as Greg Walcavich assistant. This will mark Cleary’s first head coaching job, as he takes over for his mentor. Walcavich announced his retirement after 24 years as Edinboro’s head coach on March 8. Stay with HoopDirt for the
Pacific Promotes Top Assistant
Pacific has promoted top assistant Ron Verlin to be its new basketball coach, replacing Bob Thomason after he spent 25 years coaching his alma mater. Ron has been a part of Pacific Basketball as the Associate Head Coach for the last 19 years, under retiring head coach Bob Thomason. He has been with Coach Thomason
Smith named HC @ Wilson College (PA)
Athletic Director, Lori Frey is looking forward to this new chapter in Phoenix athletics. According to Frey, “This is a very exciting time for growth within our athletic department and the college. We are excited about the addition of men’s basketball and to welcome Coach Smith to our department. He is a motivated and passionate
OFFICIAL: Missouri Western hires Weiberg
Thanks to a few great sources who got this to us hours before it became official. Here is the statement just released from Missouri Western confirming what we reported earlier. Missouri Western Director of Athletics Kurt McGuffin has announced that Brett Weiberg has been named head coach of the Griffon Men’s Basketball program, the fourth
OFFICIAL: Cunningham to Troy
A 23-year coaching veteran and nationally recognized assistant coach, Phil Cunningham was named the men’s basketball head coach at Troy University by Athletics Director John Hartwell at a press conference Tuesday in Troy’s state-of-the-art Trojan Arena. Cunningham, who becomes the sixth head coach in Troy history, was recently named one of the top 25 assistant