Two quick things that I have just heard… • Multiple sources are reporting that Texas head coach Rick Barnes has been told to make changes on his staff or be fired. There are now reports surfacing that Barnes is leaning towards refusing to make any changes, and therefore not return to Texas. This is a
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Regis (CO) names Bergeson head coach
Regis University Athletic Director Ann Martin is pleased to announce the hiring of Brady Bergeson as the University’s new head men’s basketball coach. Bergeson becomes the 10th head coach of the Ranger men’s basketball program; he follows long-time head coach Lonnie Porter, who retired in February. "My family and I are very excited to be
BREAKING: St. John’s and Lavin Mutually Agree to Part Ways
St. John’s Director of Athletics Chris Monasch announced Friday that Steve Lavin and the University have mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons leading the men’s basketball program. A national search for his successor is underway. "Coach Lavin returned high expectations to our men’s basketball program and represented St. John’s in a positive way,"
HOT: Murray State extends Prohm through 2020
Having captured their 24th Ohio Valley Conference regular season championship, and embarking upon a memorable post-season run in the National Invitation Tournament, Murray State University has renegotiated and extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm. The extension means Prohm’s contract now runs through March 31, 2019 with an automatic one-year extension carrying
Northern Kentucky Dirt…
The search at Northern Kentucky has really picked up steam over the past two days. According to great sources, there are two candidates who have really emerged here. I am hearing that Cincinnati associate head coach Larry Davis, and Wisconsin Green Bay head coach Brian Wardle are the leaders for this one. Davis spent this
UPDATE: 2015 College Basketball Coaching Changes
HoopDirt.com’s list of 2015 men’s college basketball coaching changes. We are tracking the changes this season at all levels (NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and JC) (Former coach in parenthesis). NEW COACH IN CAPS. _____________________ NCAA DI (23) Alcorn State (Luther Riley) Arkansas Little Rock (Steve Shields) Alabama (Anthony Grant) Bradley (Geno Ford) Charlotte (Alan
Daily Dirt – 3/26/15
A few things to start the day…I expect another busy afternoon – stay tuned! • I can confirm that Enrico Mastroianni is out as the head coach at DII Georgian Court University (NJ). Mastroianni was named as the first-ever men’s basketball coach at GCU in August of 2012. He spent a full year recruiting before
OFFICIAL: Nugent out at Washington (MD)
We had this as a rumor on Tuesday – it’s now been made official… Washington College has decided to take its men’s basketball program in a different direction, parting ways with head coach Rob Nugent, who had served in that role since 2001. In 14 seasons, Nugent guided the Shoremen to four Centennial Conference Tournament
OFFICIAL: Ross Signs Contract With UD
Monté Ross, head coach of the University of Delaware men’s basketball team, has signed a three-year contract, which is his second extension at Delaware, Eric Ziady, director of athletics and recreation services at UD, announced today. Details of the agreement are confidential. "I look forward to continuing my association with the University of Delaware," Ross
OFFICIAL: Price introduced at Charlotte
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip Dubois and Director of Athletics Judy Rose announced today that the 49ers have named former NBA standout Mark Price as the tenth head men’s basketball coach in school history. Price, an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets, was introduced at a press conference, Thursday. “I’m extremely excited about joining the Charlotte
HOT: Cluess receives extension at Iona
Iona College is has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess through the 2019-20 season. "Coach Cluess continues to lead our men to tremendous success," said Iona College President Dr. Joseph E. Nyre. "We have always believed he is the right man for Iona basketball." "Five straight 20-win seasons and postseason
HOT DIII DIRT: Charney resigns at SUNY Purchase
HoopDirt.com has learned that Jeff Charney has resigned from his position as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at SUNY Purchase to pursue other opportunities. Charney just wrapped up his 7th full season at Purchase leading his team to 130 wins during his tenure (130-65 0.667%). Charney has also won Four Skyline Conference Championships in seven years.