Indiana assistant basketball coach Dane Fife has been relieved of his duties. Head Coach Mike Woodson released the following statement: “I am committed to doing what I believe is best for the continued growth of our men’s basketball program as we collectively work toward returning it to the upper echelon of college basketball,” said Woodson.
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Leonard promoted to Head Coach at Queens University of Charlotte
Grant Leonard has been promoted to head men’s basketball coach, Queens University of Charlotte Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced today. Leonard, who has been coaching for 18 years, joined the Royals in 2013 and has served as associate head men’s basketball coach since 2016. He will be the sixth head coach in Queens men’s basketball history. “Grant has
OFFICIAL: Conroy named Head Basketball Coach at The Citadel
The architect of the last 20-win season in program history, Ed Conroy returns as the head basketball coach at The Citadel. The announcement was made by Director of Athletics Mike Capaccio on Wednesday. Conroy will be formally introduced at a press conference at 4 p.m. on Thursday. “We are very excited about welcoming Ed back to The Citadel and
D2 DIRT: East Central U (OK) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Max Pendery has resigned as the head basketball coach at D2 East Central University (OK). Pendery took over at ECU last spring, replacing former head coach Chris Crutchfield who became an assistant at Oregon (he has since become the head coach at Omaha). Pendery had spent the
Daily Dirt – 3/23/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Interesting situation at UMass. Mark Blaudschun reported earlier today that St. Bonaventure’s Mark Schmidt is the choice and that he will sign a $1.8MM/yr deal. Now it sounds like that’s not the case, and a decision on Schmidt’s part has not been made. The Bonnies are still alive and on to
Dunne inks multi-year extension at Marist
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Head Coach John Dunne of the Marist men’s basketball program has signed a multiyear contract extension, it was announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Tim Murray. Per Marist College policy, terms of the extension will not be disclosed. “I am very excited to have my contract extended,” Dunne said. “Marist is a special place with great people. We
REPORT: Citadel working on a deal with Conroy
According to a report by Jeff Hartsell, The Citadel is working on a deal with former head coach Ed Conroy to bring him back to Charleston. Conroy has been a target here from the start, as HoopDirt.com first mentioned him here back on 3/11 (DAILY DIRT). Conroy is currently an assistant Vanderbilt and was the
HOOP TALK with Adam Nelson & Brian Burton – Season #1 Episode #4
HOOP TALK w/ Adam Nelson & Brian Burton! Ep. 4 – Latest on Movement this Offseason! Tune In!!
Miami (OH) parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Jack Owens
Miami University Athletics and men’s basketball head coach Jack Owens have mutually agreed to part ways, Miami University Director of Athletics David Sayler announced March 23, 2022. Owens, hired in 2017, led the program for five seasons, including to a postseason berth in the 2018 College Basketball Invitational, and a winning record in 2020-21. He came to Miami
OFFICIAL: Pollard named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Thomas College
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT on Sunday Night – it’s now been made official. Thomas College has named Marquis Pollard as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release from the college: On Wednesday Director of Athletics Christopher Parsons named Marquis Pollard the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Thomas. “I am
Alabama A&M parts ways with Head Coach Dylan Howard
Alabama A&M has announced a change in leadership of the men’s basketball program. Below is a statement from Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks regarding that change. “After conferring with head men’s basketball coach Dylan Howard and consulting with the Alabama A&M University administration, we were not able to come to terms on a contractual agreement. Therefore, we are
Tennessee Basketball Staff Update
Tennessee basketball head coach Rick Barnes announced two updates related to his staff Tuesday. Justin Gainey has been promoted to associate head coach, and Gregg Polinsky has been promoted to an assistant coach role after serving on the UT staff this season as a volunteer analyst. ADVERTISINGIn Gainey’s first season with the program as an assistant coach, Tennessee spent the