University of Central Arkansas director of athletics Dr. Brad Teague announced a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program on Saturday, relieving Coach Anthony Boone of his duties after the conclusion of the season. UCA finished 9-23 overall and 5-11 in ASUN Conference play, missing out on the conference tournament after Friday’s loss
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Murdock named Head Basketball Coach at Kansas Wesleyan
A rising star in the regional coaching ranks, Jordan Murdock has accepted Kansas Wesleyan’s men’s basketball coaching position. The decision was announced Saturday afternoon by the university. Murdock will be the 30th Head Coach for a program whose history dates back to 1901-02. “I want to thank President Thompson, Ken Oliver, and Miguel Paredes for the
OFFICIAL: Spinelli out at Chicago State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported yesterday (D1 DIRT). Scott Spinelli is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Chicago State. Here is the brief official announcement that the school released: Chicago State has parted ways with head coach Scott Spinelli, Vice President/Director of Athletics Dr. Monique Carroll announced on Friday. A national search
REPORT: Prohm stepping down at Murray State
According to a Pete Thamel post, Steve Prohm is stepping down as the head basketball coach at Murray State after just three seasons. Prohm, who had a great run in his first stint with the Racers (2011-15), has struggled this time around, losing 15+ games in each of his three seasons. After departing MSU the
NAIA DIRT: Capps no longer Head Basketball Coach at Goshen College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kyle Capps is no longer the head basketball coach at NAIA Goshen College (IN). Capps, a 2014 Goshen alum, was named head coach back in 2022 after serving as the associate head coach at the school. This past season, Goshen went 5-23 (0-18 Crossroads League). More on
Braeuer named Head Basketball Coach at Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin State University Director of Athletics Michael McBroom announced today the hiring of Matt Braeuer as the Lumberjacks men’s basketball head coach. Braeuer becomes the 13th head coach for the program. Braeuer is joining the Lumberjacks after serving as an assistant coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders for the past two seasons. The Red Raiders
OFFICIAL: Jensen named Head Basketball Coach at Utah
Following-up on all of the reports from yesterday…here is the official announcement from Utah on the hiring of Alex Jensen as their new Head Basketball Coach. Alex Jensen is coming home. The Utah Athletics Hall of Famer and starter on the Runnin’ Utes 1998 Final Four team has been named the 17th head coach of
Motley named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Lees-McRae
Lees-McRae College President Lee King and Director of Athletics Marty Favret have named Desean Motley the new men’s basketball head coach for the Bobcat program. Motley is in his ninth season on staff and was promoted to associate head coach in the summer of 2022. “I am thrilled that Desean will be our next men’s basketball coach,” said King. “As
D1 DIRT: Spinelli out as Head Basketball Coach at Chicago State
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Scott Spinelli is no longer the head coach at Chicago State. Last season was Spinelli’s first as the head coach at CSU after spending one season on the staff as an assistant. The veteran coach had also served as the interim head coach at Boston College in
D2 Simon Fraser opens
Simon Fraser University has decided on a change in the direction of the men’s basketball program and has parted ways with head coach Steve Hanson. “SFU has great aspirations for our men’s basketball program as part of the NCAA Div II,” says Luc Simard, executive director of SFU Athletics and Recreation. “We expect to compete regularly in
Springmann out as Head Basketball Coach at Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts University announced an immediate change in leadership of the ORU men’s basketball program Friday morning. “After an on-going evaluation of our men’s basketball program, the decision has been made to make a change in our head coaching position, effective immediately,” said ORU AD Tim Johnson. “We want to thank Coach Springmann for his devotion to
REPORT: Syracuse will bring Autry back next season
According to a CNY Central report, Syracuse head basketball coach Adrian Autry will return next season. The report states that SU AD John Wildhack went on local radio yesterday and said the following: “Adrian will be back next year,” Wildhack said during a local radio appearance on ESPN101 Radio in Syracuse. “But that comes with
REPORT: Cincinnati’s Miller will return next season
Cincinnati AD John Cunningham told The Enquirer that Wes Miller will return as the Bearcats head basketball coach next season. “Wes Miller will be our coach next year,” Cunningham said in his first public comments this season about the state of the basketball program under Miller. “I believe in Wes, and I trust him to