Following up on yesterday’s reports…the hiring on Ivan Thomas at Hampton is now official. Here’s the statement that HU released today: The announcement of Ivan Thomas as the new head men’s basketball coach marks the dawn of an exciting chapter for Hampton University Basketball. With a rich coaching background, including a recent tenure as associate
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NAIA NEWS: McBride resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Holy Cross (IN)
Mike McBride, Head Men’s Basketball coach and Senior Associate Athletic Director, resigns after 11 years at Holy Cross College to pursue other opportunities. Tyler Braidic, Assistant Men’s Basketball coach, has been named Interim Head Basketball coach and will continue in that role until a national search is completed. McBride leaves the College after an impressive
OFFICIAL: Lamont Paris receives contract extension through 2029-30 at South Carolina
A lot of talk about this one yesterday. It’s now official – the University of South Carolina has approved a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris. Here’s the release with the details: The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees Governance Committee has approved the extension of head men’s basketball coach Lamont
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Clarke promoted to Head Basketball Coach at SUNY Brockport
Athletic Director Erick Hart elevated Joe Clarke to full-time head coach of Brockport’s men’s basketball program on Thursday. Clarke served this past season as the interim head coach for the Golden Eagles. Clarke, previously Brockport’s associate head coach prior to the retirement of longtime coach Greg Dunne in 2023, has been on the Brockport staff since 2009
Haase relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at Stanford
Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball Jerod Haase has been relieved of his duties effective immediately, as announced Thursday night by Jaquish and Kenninger Director of Athletics Bernard Muir. “While the on-court results fell short of our expectations, Coach Haase led our men’s basketball program with great integrity and made a deeply positive impact on
Hutson out as Head Basketball Coach at Fresno State
Fresno State head basketball coach Justin Hutson announced that he will not be returning next season at a post-game presser following the Bulldogs season ending OT loss to #1 seed Utah State. “I’ve talked to the administration, you know, it’s a mutual decision,” Hutson said. My contract is up in April.” Hutson also said that
OFFICIAL: Holtmann named Head Basketball Coach at DePaul
Former BIG EAST Coach of the Year, Chris Holtmann, has been named as the next head coach for DePaul men’s basketball, as announced by Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy Thursday afternoon. Details regarding an official introductory press conference will be made available as they are finalized. “After an extensive national search, I
UTSA won’t renew the contract of Head Basketball Coach Steve Henson
Following up on some breadcrumbs that I left in today’s Daily Dirt… Here’s the release from UTSA announcing that they will let Steve Henson’s contract expire on March 31st. After eight years at the helm, UTSA men’s basketball head coach Steve Henson will not return to the Roadrunners. Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos
REPORT: Chris Holtmann to DePaul
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, DePaul intends to hire Chris Holtmann as their new Head Basketball Coach. Holtmann was released at Ohio State back on February 14th after leading the Buckeyes for seven seasons. Holtmann, who went 137-86 (.614) during his time at OSU, has also been the head coach at
REPORT: Vanderbilt to part ways with Jerry Stackhouse
According to a report from The Tennessean, Jerry Stackhouse will not as the head basketball coach at Vanderbilt. The former NBA All-Star had spent the past five seasons at Vandy where he went 70-92, with no NCAA appearances. The Commodores went 9-23 this past season, and 4-14 in the SEC. More on this one once
OFFICIAL: Boynton will not return as Oklahoma State’s Head Basketball Coach
Here’s the brief press release issued by Oklahoma State following the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton: Oklahoma State Athletic Director Chad Weiberg announced today that Mike Boynton will not return as men’s basketball head coach. “For seven years, Coach Boynton has led this program and represented this university with class,” Weiberg said.