I mentioned back on 3/14 that the announcement to name John Shulman as the head coach at Central Arkansas could be done once his Alabama Huntsville team ends their season. Well, UAH lost in the first round of the NCAA D2 tournament on Saturday, and Shulman is expected to officially be introduced as the Bears
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NIT, CBI tournament brackets announced
The focus tonight has obviously been on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field of 68 being announced. Shortly after those selections were unveiled, both the NIT and CBI revealed their brackets. The CIT has had some schools release game info, but there still has not been a complete bracket released. NIT: CBI:
Claunch named Head Basketball Coach at UTSA
UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos on Sunday announced Austin Claunch as the seventh head coach of the Roadrunners’ men’s basketball program. Claunch, who calls Houston his hometown and currently serves as an assistant coach at national power Alabama, led Nicholls to a pair of Southland Conference titles as head coach. “I
Diebler named Head Basketball Coach at Ohio State
Senior Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork today announced the hiring of Jake Diebler as head coach of the Ohio State men’s basketball program. Diebler, who becomes the 15th head coach in program history, will receive a five-year contract. “Jake Diebler possesses all of the characteristics we were seeking as we conducted a very comprehensive
Keatts earns 2-yr extension for capturing ACC Tournament Championship
According to Kevin Keatts’ contract, he has earned a 2-year contract extension for winning the ACC tournament tonight: NC State ripped off five wins in a row in the ACC tournament to capture the title. They entered the tourney on a four game losing streak before going on their historic run, which ran has also
Witherspoon out as Head Basketball Coach at Canisius
Canisius University Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Maher and Reggie Witherspoon met Saturday (March 16) and have agreed to mutually part ways. Witherspoon will not return as Canisius’ head men’s basketball coach for the 2024-25 season. “In Reggie Witherspoon‘s eight years as the head coach of Canisius men’s basketball, he led our program with class and integrity,
OFFICIAL: Mercer names Ridder as new Head Basketball Coach
Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Friday evening that 15-year collegiate coaching veteran Ryan Ridder has been named as the men’s basketball program’s 30th head coach. Ridder treks to Middle Georgia after leading UT Martin to 48 victories over the last three seasons, including a 21-11 mark in 2023-24. He has amassed a 191-120 (.614) record
SoCon Dirt: UTM’s Ridder headed to Mercer
Earlier tonight, I Tweeted that the job at Mercer was done…we now know who the next head coach will be. I can confirm multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman the UT Martin head coach Ryan Ridder will take over at Mercer. Ridder led UTM to a 21-11 record this season, and a share of
OFFICIAL: Doty named Head Basketball Coach at Houston Christian
I mentioned this move in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT…it’s now official. Emporia State head coach Craig Doty has been hired at Houston Christian. Here’s the release from HCU: HCU President Dr. Robert B. Sloan and Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci announced the hiring of Craig Doty, a three-time national champion coach and three-time national coach of
Michigan fires Juwan Howard
Warde Manuel, the University of Michigan’s Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, announced Friday (March 15) that a leadership change would be made in men’s basketball with the David and Meredith Kaplan head coach Juwan Howard not returning next season. “After a comprehensive review of the program, I have decided that Juwan will not return as our