News broke earlier today that Penny Hardaway was safe at Memphis. The school has now confirmed his return, and has officially announced that assistant coaches Mike Davis, Jermaine Johnson and Roy Rogers, along with strength and conditioning coach Todd Forcier, will not be retained next season. Here is the official release from Memphis: University of Memphis Senior Vice President
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Matta announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Butler
Butler University Men’s Basketball Coach Thad Matta announced this morning that he is retiring from coaching but will remain with the University as Special Assistant to the President and Athletic Director. A national search for a new head coach is underway. “After taking some time to reflect following the end of the season, I have decided
Penny safe at Memphis
Penny Hardaway will return next season as the head coach at University of Memphis, according to a Pete Thamel report. After meeting with school administrators, Hardaway presented a plan for the program that includes changes to the coaching staff and the addition of a general manager. Hardaway just wrapped up his 8th season at Memphis,
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Daily Dirt – 3/15/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of search updates / thoughts… Boston College Blake James has reportedly spoken to five guys, Tulsa head coach Eric Konkol, New Mexico head coach Eric Olen, Siena head coach Gerry McNamara, Merrimack head coach Joe Gallo, and Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga. Interesting group. Olen will also be involved at
Fee named Head Basketball Coach at Lamar
The architect of the greatest single-season turnaround in NCAA history, a Division II National Champion and National Coach of the Year, Jordan Fee has been named as Lamar University head men’s basketball coach announced LU Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeff O’Malley Saturday afternoon. Fee becomes the 13th head coach in program history. “I am extremely excited to
Moser will return to Oklahoma for another season
Porter Moser will return for a sixth season as head coach at Oklahoma. Sooners athletic director Roger Denny made the decision on Wednesday before the SEC Tournament began, he told The Oklahoman on Saturday morning. Denny informed Moser of the news Saturday morning. Moser is 93-74 (.557) in his five seasons as the Sooners head coach, with a 19-15 (7-11
Saint Louis AD Confirms Extension for Schertz
One of the hottest names in the coaching market is now off the board. Josh Schertz has agreed to a contract extension to remain the head men’s basketball coach at Saint Louis University, according to athletic director Chris May. The deal was announced before the Billikens’ win over George Washington University in the Atlantic 10
Former Winston-Salem State Head Coach Corey Thompson releases statement on firing
Former Winston-Salem State head coach Corey Thompson spoke publicly this week following his mid-February dismissal as the head men’s basketball coach at Winston-Salem State University. In a post that he released, Thompson said he was terminated “with no cause,” and expressed concern that the timing of the decision had created speculation about his character. His
Capel will return as Head Basketball Coach at Pitt
After much speculation over the past month, Pitt AD Allen Greene confirmed that head men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel will return as the Panthers coach next season. Capel’s team finished this season with a 13-20 (5-3 ACC) record and he holds a 127-127 mark over his eight years at Pitt. Below is the letter that
D2 NEWS: Kutztown announces extensions for men’s basketball staff
Kutztown University director of athletics Renee Hellert announced Friday that interim head men’s basketball coach Tom York and assistant coach Fred Dukes IV will continue in their roles. York recently completed his first season leading the program in 2025-26 and his 26th season as a member of the Golden Bear men’s basketball coaching staff overall. York helped the Golden Bears to
REPORT: Cincinnati firing Wes Miller
According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Cincinnati intends to fire head basketball coach Wes Miller. Miller, who went 100-74 in his five seasons with the Bearcats, failed to advance to the NCAA Tournament during his tenure. This year’s team finished 18-15 (9-9 Big 12), and were knocked out of the conference tourney