Hiwassee College has announced the hiring of Hugh Watson to the Tiger coaching staff. Watson will serve as the Head Coach of the Men’s basketball program and will be in charge of the recruiting, coaching, scheduling, and day-to-day operations of the team at Hiwassee College. Coach Watson is a Monroe County native, growing up on
OFFICIAL: Graves to S. Alabama
I mentioned this earlier in the day as a rumor. I just wanted to pass along the press release now that it has been made official. fter spending the last 10 seasons as an assistant on the staff at Butler, where his efforts helped the Bulldogs advance to back-to-back NCAA Tournament championship games while appearing
Extension for White @ La. Tech
Louisiana Tech Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde announced today that men’s basketball head coach Michael White has agreed to a contract extension pending approval from the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Coach White has led the Bulldog basketball program to extraordinary new heights since being named the 17th head coach of Louisiana
Southern Vermont Hires Coach
Southern Vermont College, today announced two important changes. Former Basketball Coach Michael McDonough has been promoted to full-time Director of Athletics and Dan Engelstad, until recently assistant basketball coach at the College of Holy Cross, has been named SVC’s head men’s basketball coach. Engelstad helped lead the Holy Cross Crusaders to a 20-22 record in
Williams Gets 700th career win
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams picked up his 700th career victory when North Carolina defeated Villanova 78-71 on Friday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
HOT: Jensen out at The College of Idaho
The College of Idaho has announced that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Rod Jensen will not be renewed for the 2013-14 season. Jensen, who led the Coyotes for three seasons, posted an overall record of 38-51 – including an 18-25 home record in the J.A. Albertson Activities Center. His teams qualified for the
Clafin releases Woodard
Claflin University has decided to move in a different direction in terms of leadership for both its men’s and women’s basketball programs. "I personally want to thank Coach Ron Woodard and Coach Tiffany Tucker for their contributions to the University as the men’s and women’s head coach, respectively. I wish them well in their future
Norwood resigns at SPSCC
Curtis Norwood, who spent the past three seasons as the men’s basketball coach at South Puget Sound Community College, voluntarily resigned last week. Norwood compiled a 20-61 win-loss record in his three seasons, leading the Clippers to the NWAACC tournament during the 2011-12 season. Prior to SPSCC, Norwood spent three seasons as the River Ridge
Scherer Announces His Retirement
After 17 years at the helm of the Elmhurst College men’s basketball team, Mark Scherer has announced his retirement from coaching. Scherer, who guided Elmhurst to its first College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championship in 2001, is relocating to Eureka, Ill., to be with his family full time. Scherer joined the Bluejays prior to
OFFICIAL: 10-year deal for Alford
University of New Mexico Vice President of Athletics Paul Krebs has announced a new 10-year agreement with Steve Alford to remain as the head basketball coach of the Lobos. The announcement was made prior to UNM’s official practice at the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City, Utah. The contract will take Alford through the 2022-23
OFFICIAL: McBride Hired at Holy Cross (IN)
The Holy Cross College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike McBride to lead the Saints men’s basketball program. McBride will become the third coach in the history of Holy Cross men’s basketball and serve as the Assistant Director of Athletics in charge with Operations. Coach McBride will join the Saints after
Larranaga wins Iba Award
Miami’s Jim Larranaga is the 2012-13 recipient of the Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award, presented annually to the National Coach of the Year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. In his second season at Miami, Larranaga, 63, has led the Hurricanes to a 27-6 record, including the school’s first Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season