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Roy Williams, who led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships, is retiring after 33 seasons and 903 wins as a college basketball head coach. The 2007 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee will address the media at a press conference on Roy Williams Court at the Dean E. Smith Center today (Thursday, April 1)
According to a report by Joe Hendricksen, DePaul’s men’s basketball search is now “zeroed” in on Oregon associate head coach Tony Stubblefield. Hendrickson reports that the deal is “close to being done.” Stubblefield has been on the staff at Oregon for the past eleven seasons. The veteran coach, who is known for his recruiting acumen,
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The dean of Heart of America Athletic Conference coaches, Steve Jenkins announced his retirement as Evangel University’s men’s basketball coach Wednesday, closing a storied 39-year chapter in which he helped lead the program to national prominence. “Stepping aside after 39 years as head coach is a very emotional moment for my family and me,” Jenkins
Last day of March – it’s been crazy! A few quick hitters as we gear up for April… The most interesting name at Austin Peay is Duke associate head coach Nate James. Also hearing Nicholls State head coach Austin Claunch mentioned here. Seems like this one is moving quickly. Former Tulane and The Citadel head
Eastern Illinois Athletic Director Tom Michael has announced that Marty Simmons has been hired as the Panthers men’s basketball coach. A press conference to formally introduce Simmons will be held on Thursday afternoon at First Mid Court at Lantz Arena and will be streamed on Facebook Live. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the press conference is
Bossier Parish Community College athletic director John Rennie announced today the removal of the interim tag from Cavaliers men’s basketball coach J.A. Anglin, officially naming him the head coach. “I’m thrilled that we have officially appointed J.A. (Anglin) as our head men’s basketball coach,” said Rennie. “When the position opened last spring, we knew J.A.
The University of Akron head men’s basketball coach John Groce agreed to a contract extension, keeping him at the helm of the Zips basketball program through 2026, pending the Board of Trustees approval, Director of Athletics Larry Williams announced on Tuesday. “John Groce is a uniquely talented leader who has done and will continue to do
According to a report from Jeff Goodman, Marty Simmons will be named as the next head basketball coach at Eastern Illinois. Simmons, the former head coach at Evansville, has been the special assistant to the head coach at Clemson since 2018. He holds a career record of 283-247 (.534), with stops at UE, SIUE, and
Jason Shay is out after just one season as the head basketball coach at East Tennessee State. “After much consultation and deliberation, I have decided it is in the best interest of myself, my family and the ETSU men’s basketball program to no longer continue as the head basketball coach,” Shay said in a statement.
JR Blount, widely recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the Mountain West Conference, has been named an assistant coach by Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger. Blount brings 12 years of coaching experience to Iowa State. Last summer, Stadium named Blount one of the top-five assistant coaches in the MWC
Athletic director Kurt McGuffin has announced the hiring of Ryan Ridder as the University of Tennessee at Martin head men’s basketball coach. A formal meet-and-greet event with Ridder, his wife Jen and daughters Brixton and Remi will be held on campus next week with more details to follow. “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Ryan, Jen and
Greg Heiar has been named head men’s basketball coach at Northwest Florida State College, Athletic Director Ramsey Ross and NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson announced on Tuesday. Heiar (pronounced “higher”) most recently served as an assistant coach at East Tennessee State. Fans, faculty and media are invited to welcome Heiar and his family at a
