College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season, Director of Athletics Joe Hull announced on Thursday. “I am pleased and proud to announce that we have extended Coach Grant’s contract through the 2019-20 season,” Hull said. “Earl, his coaches and our student-athletes have earned this extension.
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Eddie Jordan has been fired as the head basketball coach at Rutgers University. The move, which comes as no surprise, is expected to be officially announced by Rutgers later this afternoon. Jordan, a former player at Rutgers, was hired back in 2013 after a long stint in the NBA. The former head coach of the
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 5 Basketball Quotes to Prepare for the Upcoming Big Game
A signature win is so close for your basketball program that you can almost taste it. This next game will show the world what your team is made of. But, the last practice was shaky and you’re sensing that your players don’t understand the significance of preparing for this game. You know this team has
Daily Dirt – 3/10/16 (DI Search Updates)
Some things that I’ve heard on a few current searches… Santa Clara: It’s early in the search to replace Kerry Keating, but the process is moving quickly. I have heard from multiple sources on this one, and the same three names keep coming up: Lloyd Pierce (assistant coach Philadelphia 76ers – Santa Clara alum), Herb
Xavier’s Chris Mack Wins U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award
Chris Mack, whose Xavier Musketeers were unranked in preseason Top 25 polls but have climbed to No. 5 this week entering play in the Big East Conference Tournament, has been selected the winner of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Henry Iba Award for national coach of the year. Mack The Henry Iba Award is named
Norfolk State Men’s Assistant Larry Vickers Named Spartan’s Head Women’s Coach
Norfolk State University Director of Athletics Marty L. Miller announced Wednesday that Larry Vickers has been appointed the Spartans’ new head women’s basketball coach. Vickers, who is in his eighth season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at NSU, has served in a dual role since Jan. 20, when he added to his duties the
BREAKING: Southern Utah Head Basketball Coach Nick Robinson Relieved of Coaching Duties
Southern Utah University men’s basketball head coach Nick Robinson was relieved of his duties, effective immediately, announced Director of Athletics Jason Butikofer. “I met with Nick earlier today and after discussing the direction of the program, I communicated the decision to move toward a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Butikofer. “Nick
BREAKING: Rex Walters Fired as Head Basketball Coach at San Francisco
University of San Francisco Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters following eight years as the Dons’ head coach. “I’d like to thank Coach Walters for his eight years of service to the University of San Francisco and our men’s basketball program,” said Sidwell. “However, I
Missouri Announces that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kim Anderson is Safe
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DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Cameron University (OK)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Nate Gamet has resigned his post as the head basketball coach at Cameron University (OK). Gamet led the Aggies to a 16-12 record this past season, and was tabbed as the Lone Star Conference Co-Coach of the year for his efforts. I have heard that Gamet has resigned in order to
Smith Resigns as Lourdes University Men’s Basketball Coach
Andre Smith has announced that he is resigning as head men’s basketball coach at Lourdes University effective immediately. The only head coach in program history, Smith coached the Gray Wolves for six seasons, compiling a 94-92 record. He guided Lourdes to the NAIA Division II national tournament in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013, with the 2012-2013 squad
Cory Cole Named Head Basketball Coach at Oklahoma Christian University
Cory Cole is what Oklahoma Christian Athletic Director Curtis Janz calls “a living OC success story,” a person who had the course of his life changed by his decision to attend the university. Now Cole will be the one changing the lives of OC student-athletes. OC President John deSteiguer announced Tuesday that Cole – a member of