Here’s the OFFICIAL RELEASE from Georgetown on the hiring of Ed Cooley as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach: Georgetown University announced today that Ed Cooley has been named the head coach of its men’s basketball program. “We are deeply honored that Coach Cooley will be joining our community as the next leader of our Men’s
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Providence statement on Cooley departure
Providence College has released the following statement on the departure of head basketball coach Ed Cooley to Georgetown: Providence College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today that the College will begin a national search for a men’s basketball coach. The new coach will replace Ed Cooley, who resigned earlier today. Cooley
REPORT: Ed Cooley to Georgetown
The worst kept secret in college basketball is finally a reality. According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Ed Cooley will depart Providence and become the new head coach at Georgetown. Cooley has spent the past 12-seasons at the helm of his hometown Friars, where he went 242-153 (.613). His best season came
NAIA DIRT: Cordaro resigns as Head Basketball Coach at LSU Alexandria
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one at 5:50am this morning on Twitter. Can finally run with it… Larry Cordaro has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA powerhouse LSU Alexandria. HoopDirt obtained the following statement: I’m grateful for my time at LSUA, however, to pursue my ultimate goals, I have decided
D2 DIRT: Brown out at Frostburg State
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Sean Brown, Sr. is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D2 Frostburg State University (MD). Brown had served as the Bobcats head coach since 2018, putting together a record of 40-86 (.317), including an 8-20 (4-18 MEC) mark this past season. Before becoming the head coach at FSU, Brown
JUCO DIRT: D1 Mississippi Gulf Coast opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tim Ryan is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Ryan, who battled health issues most of last season, will be moving back to his native Florida to take a job outside of coaching. Ryan took over at MGCCC
DAILY DIRT: Sunday Edition – 3/19/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few things today before what will be a crazy week… Search firm update: I can confirm that Collegiate Sports Associates has the Buffalo search and DHR/Glen Sugiyama has the UNH search. Alabama assistant Brian Hodgson’s name is hot at both Buffalo and Arkansas State. Hodgson has been at
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OFFICIAL: Lutz named Head Basketball Coach at Western Kentucky
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Following up on today’s earlier report. WKU has now released the following statement on the hiring of Steve Lutz as their new head men’s basketball coach: Steve Lutz has been named the 16th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Saturday. “We are excited to name Steve
REPORT: Steve Lutz to Western Kentucky
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Texas A&M Corpus Christi head coach Steve Lutz is headed to Western Kentucky. He would replace Rick Stansbury, who resigned back on 3/11. Lutz has been at Corpus Christi for the past two seasons where he put together a 47-23 (.671) record. After winning the Southland
OFFICIAL: Franklin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Simpson University
Following up on HoopDirt.com’s report from earlier today (NAIA DIRT). Simpson University has now released a statement on the resignation of head basketball coach Todd Franklin. Here’s the release: Earlier this week Simpson University accepted the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Franklin. Coach Franklin took over the men’s basketball program six years ago ahead
OFFICIAL: Johnson named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Bethany College
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Following-up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on March 8th (D3 DIRT). Brad Johnson has officially been tabbed as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Bethany College. Here’s the release from the school: Brad Johnson has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Bethany College and marks the 29th head coach