Hubert Davis will replace Roy Williams as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of North Carolina, according to multiple reports, including one from the The News & Observer. The 50-year old Davis played for Dean Smith at UNC from 1988-92, and has been on Roy Williams staff for the past nine seasons. Following
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Hoehn Named Bluefield State College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Bluefield State Athletics Director Derrick Price today announced the appointment of Devin Hoehn as men’s head basketball coach. Hoehn comes to Bluefield State from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he was Director of Player Development. In making the appointment, Price said, “We are extremely fortunate to bring Devin to Bluefield State. He
REPORT: Ryan Odom to Utah State
According to a report by UtahStateAggies.com’s Brian Phillips, and now confirmed by HoopDirt.com, Utah State will hire UMBC’s Ryan Odom as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Craig Smith who became the head coach at Utah earlier this spring. The 2021 America East Coach of the Year, Odom has amassed a 97-59 (.622)
Tinkle Receives 4-Year Contract Extension at Oregon State
Oregon State men’s basketball head coach Wayne Tinkle received a four-year contract extension that takes him through the 2026-27 season, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Barnes announced Monday. Tinkle was awarded a three-year extension and received an additional year for making the 2021 NCAA Tournament. “We’ve spent a lot of time working on this
Engelstad inks 3-year extension at Mount St. Mary’s
After leading Mount St. Mary’s to the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, head coach Dan Engelstad has signed a three-year contract extension, announced today by Director of Athletics Lynne Robinson. “We are very pleased to offer a contract extension to Coach Dan Engelstad,” said Robinson. “Over the past three years, Dan’s dedicated leadership of the
Keno Davis fired at Central Michigan
Central Michigan University Athletics is parting ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Keno Davis after nine years at the helm Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President/Athletic Director Amy Folan announced on Monday, April 5. Under Davis, who started in Mt. Pleasant in 2012, the CMU Chippewas went 142-143 overall and 62-94 in the Mid-American Conference, with
REPORT: Oliver to be named new Head Basketball coach at ETSU
According to multiple reports, including one from News Channel 11’s Kenny Hawkins, East Tennessee State will name Desmond Oliver as their new head men’s basketball coach. A 3pm press conference has been scheduled for today. Oliver has served as an assistant on Rick Barnes staff at the University of Tennessee for the past six seasons.
REPORT: Loyola to elevate Valentine to head coach
According to multiple reports, including one from the Chicago Sun Times, Loyola University Chicago is expected to elevate assistant Drew Valentine to head coach. He would replace Porter Moser, who officially took over at Oklahoma this weekend. Valentine, who turns 30 in May, played collegiately at Oakland University. Following his playing days, he spent two
NAIA DIRT: St. Thomas U (FL) head coach resigns
I can confirm that D.P. Harris has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA St. Thomas University (FL). This past season, Harris led the Bobcats to a 14-11 (11-9) record, and wraps up his two seasons at the school with a 36-17 overall mark. In his first year at STU, his squad doubled
VMI Basketball Coach Dan Earl Contract Extended Through 2025
Virginia Military Institute Athletics Director Dr. Dave Diles has announced that head men’s basketball coach Dan Earl has received a contract extension that will run through the 2024-25 basketball season. Earl, who recently completed his sixth season as head coach of the Keydet program, led VMI to a 13-12 overall mark and 7-7 record in Southern
Cincinnati places Brannen on Paid Administrative Leave
Cincinnati men’s basketball coach John Brannen has been placed on paid administrative leave by the university. Cincinnati released the following statement earlier today: Last week, Cincinnati announced that in conjunction with “independent fact finders, they will commence a review of allegations related to its men’s basketball program. The University has always put the welfare of
OFFICIAL: Oklahoma announces Moser as new Head Basketball Coach
One of the most successful coaches of the past half-decade, Porter Moser is heading to Norman as the 15th head coach in University of Oklahoma men’s basketball history. The hire was announced Saturday by OU Vice President and Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione. Moser (pronounced “MO-zer”) will be formally introduced this coming week at a press