Tennessee assistant coach Adam Howard has resigned effective immediately. Howard joined the Tennessee staff this past spring after Donnie Tyndall was hired. He had been with Tyndall at both Morehead State and Southern Mississippi. NCAA investigators met with Tyndall last week as part of their investigation into possible violations which may have taken place at
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University of Massachusetts Boston Coach to Step Down
After nearly four decades at the helm of the University of Massachusetts Boston men’s basketball program, Head Coach Charlie Titus has announced that the 2014–15 season will be his last on the Beacons bench. A national search for Titus’ replacement will begin immediately following the conclusion of his final campaign. Titus will remain as the
HOT: SDSU Adds Three Years to Fisher’s Contract
San Diego State basketball coach Steve Fisher has signed an addendum to his current contract that will keep the two-time national coach of the year under contract as the school’s head coach through the 2017-18 season, athletics director Jim Sterk announced Wednesday. The three-year extension will begin at the end of his current contract, which
Amherst College Dirt…
I can confirm through a few great sources that Amherst College assistant Kevin Hopkins has departed for a position with the Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA D-League). Hopkins is an Amherst alum (2008) who has been on the staff for three seasons. Following is playing career, he played in Germany. Amherst is currently ranked #2 in
One-year Extension for Iowa’s McCaffery
University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery has signed a one-year extension to his current contract. The agreement was announced today by UI Director of Athletics Gary Barta. McCaffery is now signed through the 2019-2020 competitive season. His base salary for the 2014-15 season is $1.8 million, which reflects the previously agreed upon
Moore named Interim HC at Albany State
The Albany State Department Athletics has hired Michael D. Moore to serve as the interim head coach for the Rams’ Men’s Basketball program during the 2014-2015 season. “We are pleased that coach Moore has agreed to lead our men’s basketball program for this season,” Dr. Richard H. Williams, ASU Athletics Director, said. “He has proven
Toledo assistant resigns
Toledo assistant coach Anthony Stacy has resigned after just five months on the job. Stacy cited "personal reasons" for his unexpected departure. Administrative staffer Nick Dials will be promoted to assistant coach to replace Stacy. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Former OSU assistant Stewart lands in D-League
Former Oregon State associate head coach Doug Stewart has landed on his feet in the NBA’s D-League. Stewart was recently named as an assistant for the Delaware 87ers (an affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers). Stewart spent six seasons on Craig Robinson’s staff at OSU – he also worked with Robinson as an assistant at Brown.
Beaury takes leave at St. Rose
According to the Times Union, College of Saint Rose men’s basketball coach Brian Beaury, who was to begin his 29th season at the school, announced he will be taking a leave of absence due to ongoing health issues. The 54-year-old Beaury, who owns a 574-275 (.646) record, will be out a few weeks and perhaps
Jacobson sets win record at UNI
University of Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson become the school’s all-time wins leader on Saturday when the Panthers recorded a 64-52 victory over the University of North Dakota in the McLeod Center. The victory was No. 167 in Jacobson’s nine-year coaching career – surpassing O.M. "Hon" Nordly’s total of 166 wins from 1938-43, 1946-54.
Three-year extension for Rice at Monmouth
Monmouth University, about to embark on its second season in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, rewarded men’s basketball head coach King Rice with a contract extension on Wednesday afternoon. Rice, who is in his fourth year at the helm of the Hawks, originally signed a five-year contract upon his appointment as the fifth basketball coach
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