The Albany Patroons (TBL) and Will Brown announce that Brown is transitioning from his position as General Manager and Head Coach after having successfully led the revival of the organization and re-energized the fanbase as the Patroons completed a season for the first time since 2019. Brown has worked alongside the new Team Market Owners,
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Former Syracuse standout, long-time college basketball coach Louis Orr passes away
Former Syracuse standout, and longtime college basketball coach Louis Orr died of pancreatic cancer Thursday at the age of 64. Orr was part of Jim Boeheim’s first recruiting class at Syracuse in 1976, and was a three year starter for the Orange. During Orr’s time at SU, his teams went 100-18, and he scored 1,487
Cincinnati extends Wes Miller through 2028-29
The University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees approved a contract extension through the 2028-29 season for men’s basketball coach Wes Miller on Wednesday. The extension adds two years to his current contract and increases his average annual salary to $2.95 million per year, keeping one of the best young coaches in the country in Cincinnati for the next
Chris Beard suspended at Texas; Rodney Terry to serve as Acting Head Coach
The University of Texas has issued the following statement regarding the Chris Beard situation: Beard was arrested early this morning and charged with third degree felony assault on a family member / household member. HoopDirt has had continuous updates in the NEWS SECTION today. Click HERE for more.
Austin PD releases Beard arrest report
The Austin (TX) Police Department has released the arrest report in the Chris Beard assault investigation. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2022APD Investigating an Assault in the 1900 block of Vista Lane Case: 22-3460013 Date: December 12, 2022 Time: 12:15 a.m. Location: 1900 block of Vista Lane
Chris Beard Update: UT releases statement; Attorney claims ‘Coach is 100% innocent’
Here’s the latest on the Chris Beard saga that we have been following throughout the day. Earlier today, there were multiple reports that University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with third degree felony assault on a family member / household member. KVUE’s Tony Plohetski later reported that “Austin
BREAKING: Texas Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Beard Arrested
According to multiple reports, Texas Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Beard has been arrested and charged with third degree felony assault on a family member / household member. According to KVUE’s Tony Plohetski, “Austin police spokesman Brandon Jones says it is alleged that Beard strangled a person at a home in Tarrytown. Officers responded to
WEEK 5: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 5 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that
Brown steps down from advisor role at Memphis
The University of Memphis has issued the following statement on the status of Larry Brown: Due to ongoing health concerns, while not considered serious, Special Advisor to the Head Coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown has stepped down from his position with the Memphis Tiger men’s basketball program. “We wish Coach Brown a speedy recovery,”
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Cotter named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Thomas University
Thomas University officials promoted Colin Cotter to Head Coach Friday. The native of Lawrenceville, Ga fills the position after spending the previous five months as the Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Thomas. Cotter comes to the Night Hawks after spending two seasons as the Associate Head Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator at Reinhardt University. Colin helped lead the
South Dakota’s Peterson injured in fall, will not coach this weekend
The University of South Dakota has released the following statement on the condition of head men’s basketball coach Eric Peterson: University of South Dakota men’s basketball coach Eric Peterson suffered multiple injuries resulting from a fall Wednesday night while preparing his home for the holidays. His injuries are not life threatening, but he is currently in Sioux
Former Elizabethtown Head Coach Schlosser joins Penn State Harrisburg Basketball Staff
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Bob Schlosser, one of the winningest, most-decorated, and most-respected head coaches in recent Division III history, has joined the Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball staff under head coach Don Friday for the 2022-23 campaign. Schlosser spent 27 seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at nearby Elizabethtown College, racking up 364 career victories and leading