VMI basketball head coach Duggar Baucom logged his 100th win at Virginia Military Institute on Saturday afternoon as the Keydets defeated state rival William & Mary 73-65 as part of the 2012 Sears Bracketbusters. Baucom becomes only the second VMI head basketball coach to net 100 wins at VMI and is second behind only Bart
Surgery for Calhoun
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun will undergo a surgical procedure Monday to help alleviate the spinal stenosis that has forced him to take a medical leave of absence. Calhoun is expected to be hospitalized for one or two nights, followed by a recovery period at home. He will not coach the Huskies’
Harper press conference
Here is the link to Ray Harper’s introductory press conference at Western Kentucky. There is a video of the event as well as a photo gallery: http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5400&… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Lambert wins 600th game
The Maryville College men’s basketball team earned Head Coach Randy Lambert his 600th career collegiate coaching victory with a 63-50 win over LaGrange College on Saturday evening. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
UMW suspends Wood
University of Mary Washington head coach Ron Wood has been suspended by the university after his DUI arrest last week. Wood was cited by Fredericksburg police for speeding on Route 1. According to UMW Athletic Director Ed Hegmann, Wood refused to take a breathalyzer once he was pulled over. He was released on Thursday and
Watson Wins 200th Game
Benedict College head coach Fred Watson won his 200th career game as the Tigers defeated Stillman College 81-75 last Saturday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
UPDATE: Calhoun to extend leave
The medical leave of absence of University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhounwill be extended to include at least the next three UConn games as he receives treatment for spinal stenosis. Calhoun, who has missed games against Seton Hall (Feb. 4), Louisville (Feb. 6) and Syracuse (Feb. 11) while battling the painful lower back
Canadian coach resigns
Tony Bryce has resigned as the head coach at Vancouver Island University. He won 85 games in his six seasons at the helm, and led his squad to numerous post season appearances. There is no word yet on his replacement. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
LC coach undergoes emergency surgery
Gene Rushing, who has spent more than 30 years as member of the Louisiana College athletics family and the last 27 as head coach of the men’s basketball team, was hospitalized early Saturday morning due to complications originating from a hernia. The team was on the road for a contest vs. Texas-Dallas when Rushing was
Cooper resigns at ICC
Itawamba Community College head coach Marty Cooper has announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the season. He has 258 wins in his 14+ seasons at ICC and has claimed four MACJC North Division titles, one MACJC Championship, three NJCAA Region 23 Championships and has three NJCAA Tournament appearances. He will remain at
Cunningham Earns 400th Career Win
Trinity University Head Coach Pat Cunningham earned his 400th career with a 69-67 overtime win over Colorado College on Sunday afternoon. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Wojcik Sets Record
Doug Wojcik recorded his 138th-career win at the helm of the Tulsa men’s basketball program with a 72-48 victory over Houston, making him the all-time winningest coach in school history. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.