Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 12 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
Florida Closes Title IX Investigation Involving Todd Golden
The University of Florida has dismissed their Title IX investigation into Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Golden according to a letter from his attorney: The University of Florida had received a Title IX report on September 27th alleging that third-year Gators head coach “engaged in various conduct that potentially violated the UF Gender Equity Policy.”
Youngstown’s Faulkner suspended for today’s non-conference game
Youngstown State head men’s basketball coach Ethan Faulkner has been suspended for today’s non-conference game vs D3 Penn State-Shenango (11am tip-off). The suspension is a result of Faulkner’s actions towards an official at the end of Youngstown’s 72-70 loss to Robert Morris on Wednesday. YSU and the Horizon League released the following announcing the suspension:
NAIA NEWS: Burks to step away as Head Basketball Coach at York (NE) following 2024-25 season
After a 13-year coaching career at York University, Head Coach Tree Burks has announced this will be his final season leading the basketball program. Burks has served as head coach for the past nine years, following a four-year stint as associate head coach. His decision to step away comes after much prayer and reflection with
JUCO NEWS: Preziosa named Interim Head Basketball Coach at MassBay CC
MassBay Community College has appointed John Preziosa as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Preziosa joins MassBay after a successful three-year tenure as the head coach at Region 21 rival Quinsigamond Community College, where he led the Wyverns to consecutive Region 21 semi-final appearances and amassed 30 wins over the past two seasons. A veteran
Stephen F. Austin parts ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kyle Keller
Stephen F. Austin State University announced today that men’s basketball head coach Kyle Keller has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. The decision to make a change in leadership comes after a disappointing 1-7 start to Southland Conference play, and an 8-11 overall record for the season. The program’s last conference championship came in 2022, and the
Bitee promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Towson
The Towson University men’s basketball team has announced that Parfait Bitee will be promoted from assistant coach to associate head coach. “We are excited to elevate Parfait. He has been a longstanding loyal member of my staff and has continually improved. His mentorship to our players and commitment to our retention are highly valued attributes,” said head coach Pat
WEEK 11: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 11 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
Fordham self imposes 4-game suspension for Head Basketball Coach Keith Urgo
Fordham has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Keith Urgo: As part of an ongoing investigation with the NCAA, Fordham is self-imposing a four-game suspension for men’s basketball coach Keith Urgo beginning January 22, consistent with the updated NCAA guidelines related to recruiting violations. Associate head coach Tray Woodall, in
Preseason exhibition rules eased for DI men’s basketball teams
The Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee on Tuesday approved a proposal allowing teams to play up to two preseason exhibition games against any four-year school, including Division I teams. The legislation, which was discussed thoroughly at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, by committee members, is effective beginning with the 2025-26 men’s basketball
FEATURED JOB: Head Men’s Basketball Coach – Earlham College
Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that’s just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago. Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond
WEEK 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 10 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end