University of South Florida Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced a series of contract extensions for USF Athletics head coaches – including football coach Jeff Scott, men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory and women’s basketball coach Jose Fernandez – that fortifies the leadership of the Bulls’ sports programs for the foreseeable future. As a result of
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Coaching change made at Linn-Benton CC
Joe Schaumburg is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NWAC Linn-Benton Community College (OR). He has been replaced by former head coach Everett Hartman. According to a report by The Commuter, “Players and parents went to college officials, saying Schaumburg had created a toxic environment with his negative attitude and the persistent disrespect
Ex-Evansville coach McCarty sues school for more than $75K
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Former University of Evansville basketball coach Walter McCarty is suing the school, saying it owes him more than $75,000 under the terms of the contract he signed four years ago. The federal lawsuit filed Dec. 20 alleges that the university didn’t fulfill its contractual obligations to the longtime Boston Celtics forward
Week 8: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 8 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 2021-22 college basketball
Former University of Denver Head Coach Billups joins Trailblazers staff
The Portland Trail Blazers have named Rodney Billups as an assistant coach, the team announced. Billups, 38, is the younger brother of Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Billups joins the Portland staff from Milwaukee where he served as a scout for the Bucks this season. Prior to that he was the head coach at
Two more Head Coaches set to miss games due to COVID
Following the news earlier this week that UConn’s Danny Hurley and Mizzou’s Cuonzo Martin had tested positive for COVID, two more NCAA D1 men’s basketball coaches have now been added to the list and will miss games. Buffalo announced that head coach Jim Whitesell has entered into COVID protocols and he did not coach yesterday’s
2022 NCAA DI men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to be played as scheduled
Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president in charge of basketball told the NCAA.com that The NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments are scheduled to go on as planned in March and early April at the selected sites. “At this point, we are continuing the planning for the NCAA basketball championships with the normal format, schedule and
Mizzou’s Martin, UConn’s Hurley test positive for COVID
Two more head coaches have tested positive for COVID-19 as Missouri and UConn both made announcements today: Missouri: Head Coach Cuonzo Martin tweeted the following earlier today: UConn released the following announcement regarding the head coach Bobby Hurley and the status of theor program: The BIG EAST Conference has announced that the UConn at Xavier
Week 7: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 7 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 2021-22 college basketball
Miles MBB head coach Watson promoted to Interim AD
Miles College has promoted head men’s basketball coach Fred Watson to the role of Interim Director of Athletics. He takes over for Reginald Ruffin, who departed for Tuskegee where he will become the AD/head football coach. Watson will still coach while assuming the AD role “Coach Watson has led the Miles college basketball team through
Drill of The Week
Player Development Coach and NBA Trainer Maurice Riddick introduces a great drill for keeping downhill momentum off of a ball screen and into your jump shot. Flat Screen Downhill Shooting Catch dish pass at the top of the key Use a cone, teammate, or your imagination to simulate a flat screen Come off screen and
Camp Manitou is Looking for a Head of Basketball this Summer
Camp Manitou, a private Maine children’s camp for boys with exceptional facilities, seeks to hire a Head of Basketball for summer employment. Prior HS/College coaching is a plus. Top salary, travel allowance, room, and board included.Staff members at Manitou develop leadership skills for life. You will oversee a specific group of children and teach skills