By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 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 2019-20 college basketball
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Steve Alford Earns 600th Victory
Senior Nisré Zouzoua led six Nevada (13-8, 6-3 MW) players that scored in double figures with a Wolf Pack career-high 20 points as first-year head coach Steve Alford won his 600th game as the Pack defeated New Mexico (16-6, 5-4 MW). Alford’s record is 600-306 in his 29th season with 155 of those wins coming
Mitch Cole Claims 100th Career Win as Head Coach
Berry College’s head men’s basketball coach, Mitch Cole, earned his 100th career victory on Friday night in a 77-70 win over his former team, Birmingham-Southern. Cole took over as the head men’s basketball coach at BSC in 2006, overseeing the school’s transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division I. His final season at BSC was one
Graw Named Emmaus Bible College Assistant Athletic Director / Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Emmaus Bible College Athletic Director, Chris McHugh, announced today that Kyle Graw will assume the new full-time position of Assistant Athletic Director / Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Graw, a native of Cedar Rapids, IA, becomes the first Assistant Athletic Director in Emmaus history. Graw will debut on the sideline for the Eagles at the start
KTS Basketball Coaches Forum – April 1, 2020 – Atlanta, GA
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Road to the top – How Baylor has dominated 2020
Since the start of the new decade, the Baylor Bears have sent their opponents into hibernation. Currently riding a 15 game win streak that includes wins over several ranked teams and two recent road wins over ranked Big12 teams, the Bears have slowly risen to the top of the AP rankings and are just a
South Suburban College Head Coach Pigatti earns win #400
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South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Pigatti won his 400th game earlier this week in a 74-67 victory over Olive Harvey. In his 14th season at the college, Pigatti’s record is now 400-78, good for an .837 winning percentage. “It’s a tremendous accomplishment and a tribute to some great players who have come
America East issues reprimand to Maine Men’s Basketball Coach Richard Barron
The America East Conference has issued a reprimand to University of Maine men’s basketball head coach Richard Barron for his public criticism of officiating, Commissioner Amy Huchthausen announced today. Barron made comments criticizing the officials during a televised halftime interview in Maine’s game vs. Vermont on January 22. Barron’s squad was trailing UVM 28-26 at
Hartford’s Gallagher signs contract extension
Hartford head men’s basketball coach John Gallagher has signed a multi-year contract extension, Interim Director of Athletics Maria Feeley announced Thursday morning. The deal will keep Gallagher with the Hawks though the 2022–23 season. “I am honored and humbled to continue to lead the University of Hartford’s men’s basketball program,” Gallagher said. “Hartford is a
McCarty issues statement on firing; denies allegations
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – NOVEMBER 12: Walter McCarty the head coach of the Evansville Aces gives instructions to his team in the 67-64 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on November 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Walter McCarty has issued a statement through his attorney regarding his dismissal as the head basketball coach at Evansville. McCarty’s attorney released a letter to the Courier Post earlier today which read: “Coach Walter McCarty received notice from the University yesterday evening, immediately prior to its press release, that he was being terminated as the
Lickliter Named Head Basketball Coach at Evansville; Inks multi-year deal
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The University of Evansville has announced the hiring of former National Coach of the Year Todd Lickliter as head coach of the Purple Aces men’s basketball team. Lickliter inked a multiyear deal with the university and will assume the position immediately. He will be on the sideline when the Aces face Drake on Wednesday evening.
Evansville fires Walter McCarty
The University of Evansville announced today the dismissal of Walter McCarty as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team, effective immediately. Mr. McCarty was placed on administrative leave on December 26, 2019, as UE initiated an external investigation by a national law firm into reports of alleged sexual misconduct and violations of the University’s Title