Multiple sources, including the Oregonian, are reporting that Oregon State will hire Montana head coach Wayne Tinkle to replace the recently fired Craig Robinson. Tinkle just completed his eighth season at Montana where his squad won 17 games (158-91 overall). It sounds like the announcement will come tomorrow. More on this when it becomes official.
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Legendary coach Don Meyer passes away
Sad news about the passing of Don Meyer. I just wanted to pass along a few things… Here’s a great tribute page that was put up on Coach Meyer’s website. It’s great to read some of the stories, and have the opportunity to share one of your own: http://coachmeyertribute.com/story-wall/… Also, a nice tribute from Lipscomb
Fordham promotes DBO
Fordham University head men’s basketball coach announced today the promotion of Mike DePaoli to assistant men’s basketball coach. "Mike did a tremendous job the past four years and is well-deserving of the promotion," said Pecora. "He will bring enthusiasm and energy to the coaching staff and will be a major element in our future success."
HOT: Major takes leave of absence at Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Alan Major is taking a leave of absence due to health issues. “After discussing my health with my family and our Athletic Director Judy Rose,” Major said. “I have decided to take a medical leave of absence. My family has a history of heart and eye issues, and I
Extension for Tulane’s Conroy
After guiding the Tulane men’s basketball team to a second consecutive postseason tournament, head coach Ed Conroy has been rewarded with a contract extension through the 2017 season, it was announced today by Tulane Director of the Athletics Rick Dickson. Conroy’s four seasons with the Green Wave have resulted in 65 wins, the fourth most
Maine staff update
University of Maine men’s basketball head coach, Bob Walsh, announced the addition of two assistant coaches as Matt O’Brien and Zak Boisvert were added to the coaching staff. Most recently O’Brien spent five seasons with America East rival Vermont, while Boisvert spent last season with Fairleigh Dickinson of the Northeast Conference. O’Brien joins the Black
Cheaney named head coach at AUM
A coaching veteran with more than 15 years of experience at the NAIA level, as well as stops at NCAA Division I, II and III institutions, Auburn University at Montgomery has announced Michael Cheaney as its new head men’s basketball coach. Cheaney takes over the helm of the Warhawks after spending the past four seasons
Wabash names head coach
Wabash College President Gregory Hess has appointed Kyle Brumett as the school’s new head basketball coach. Brumett comes to Wabash from Defiance College where he has served as the men’s basketball coach and assistant athletics director. "We are very excited to bring Coach Brumett to Wabash College," said President Hess. "His experience as a successful
Illinois State adds assistant
Dean Oliver has continuously proven his leadership ability as an NBA player and an NCAA Division I assistant coach and student-athlete. He will now share his vast experience with the Illinois State men’s basketball program, as ISU head coach Dan Muller announced the hiring of Oliver as the Redbirds’ new assistant coach Thursday. "It is
CSU assistant Dobbels resigns
Charleston Southern men’s basketball assistant coach Brad Dobbels is leaving the program to pursue other professional opportunities in order to spend more time with his family, head coach Barclay Radebaugh announced on Thursday. Dobbels, a 1989 CSU graduate, spent the last three seasons on Radebaugh’s staff and played an instrumental role in helping the Bucs
Daily Dirt – 5/15/14
Crazy day today – in an all day meeting. I got away for a few minutes… • Two names that I keep hearing at Mississippi Valley State are current interim head coach Marcus Thomas and Wiley College (TX) head coach Andre Payne. Thomas served as the associate head coach at MVSU under former head coach
Tucker resigns at Green Mountain
Green Mountain College Head Basketball Coach Daryle Tucker has resigned after three years at the helm of the Eagles as announced by Director of Athletics Keith Bosley on Monday afternoon. "Daryle has been an important member of the Green Mountain athletic family since he arrived in July of 2010," said Bosley. "He has been an