HoopDirt.com continues to track the college basketball coaching changes at all levels for 2016. The complete list can be found on our home page, and also by following this link: 2016 Coaching Changes. There are as many as 4 DI jobs expected to open within the next 24 hours, and one to be filled (I’m hearing
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REPORT: Ferry to Return as Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne
According to a report by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jim Ferry will return to Duquesne as the head basketball coach next season. The Dukes, who ended their season at the A-10 Tournament on Wednesday, went 16-16 (6-12) – that was the highest win total for Ferry since he took over back in 2012. Currently, he holds
HOT: Billy Kennedy Signs New 5-Year Deal at Texas A&M
Texas A&M University has reached an agreement in principle with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Kennedy on a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced today at the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Terms of the contract are pending approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents at a future meeting. The top-seeded and SEC Co-Champion
REPORT: Rodney Billups to be Named Head Coach at Denver
Multiple outlets including 9NEWS in Denver and ESPN are reporting that Colorado assistant Rodney Billups will become the next head coach at the University of Denver. Billups, the younger brother of former NBA standout Chauncey Billups, has been on the Colorado staff for the past six seasons. He played at the University of Denver from 2002-2005 Billups
BREAKING: Joe Scott Not Retained as Head Basketball Coach at Denver
As the Denver men’s basketball program enters its off season, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics & Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today that Joe Scott will not be retained as the team’s head coach. “We’d like to thank Joe for his years of service and wish him all the best
JUCO DIRT: Beck Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western Nebraska CC
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Russ Beck has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Western Nebraska CC. He will remain at the college until July 31st when his contract runs out. Beck will then be moving to Utah where he has accepted a coaching and teaching position at Mountain Crest HS (Logan, UT). He
REPORT: UCLA to Retain Steve Alford
According to the BruinReportOnline.com, UCLA will retain head basketball coach Steve Alford. According to the report, after this year’s team lost in the Pac-12 Tournament to USC and finished the season with a 15-17 record, the disapproval of the third-year coach from donors, boosters and fans appeared to reach an unprecedented level. BruinReportOnline.com is reporting however
Corban University (OR) Names Austin Johnson Head Basketball Coach
Corban University Director of Athletics, Greg Eide, announced on Friday morning that the Warriors have hired current Lewis-Clark State College Associate Head Coach Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban. “I am pleased to announce Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban University,” said Eide. “After conducting a national search, we developed a very deep
Bluegrass State Dirt…
Some things that I’ve heard from the great state of Kentucky… I can confirm that Kentucky State head coach Darnell Williams has resigned. He had been an assistant for the Thorobreds since 2012, and took over as the head coach just before the 2015-16 season. KSC finished this season with an 11-14 (9-9) record. Williams
OFFICIAL: Central Florida, Donnie Jones Part Ways
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UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday night that head men’s basketball coach Donnie Jones has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After a great deal of thought and deliberation, we have determined that a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program is necessary,” said White. “Donnie and his
BREAKING: Central Florida Fires Head Basketball Coach Donnie Jones
Shortly after tonight’s loss to Tulane in the AAC Tournament, Central Florida AD Danny White informed head coach Donnie Jones that he will not be retained. This was first reported by Ryan Bass. Jones just completed his 6th season at UCF where he compiled a 19-88 record (12-18 2015-16). The official announcement is expect tomorrow
Snead State CC (AL) Names Jeremiah Patterson Head Basketball Coach
Snead State Community College announced today the appointment of a new head men’s basketball coach. Jeremiah Patterson accepted the position and will begin immediately. He has served as the assistant coach of the men’s basketball team at Snead State for the past three seasons. As the head coach for Snead’s junior varsity squad, Patterson led