NJCAA DII Lackawanna College (PA) has cancelled their men’s basketball season, and dismissed their men’s basketball staff. Lackawanna spokeswoman Sharon Lynett said that school officials had “no choice but to cancel the season.” The school says it will focus on rebuilding the basketball program for next year. While the college didn’t comment on the status
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UNC Pembroke Head Coach placed on leave
UNC Pembroke head men’s basketball coach Ben Miller has been placed on administrative leave by the university. Assistant Tony Jones coached the team in last night’s 95-90 OT season opening win vs. Catawba. According to a report from the Robesonian, Miller was placed on a two-week leave this past Monday following an incident with his
Pitino officially named head coach of Greek National Team
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Rick Pitino has officially been named as the head coach of the Greek National Team as they attempt to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The Hellenic Basketball Federation released the following statement earlier today: “Today (11/8), Rick Pitino agreed with EOK president Giorgos Vasilokopoulos to coach the men’s national team next summer, namely
St. Peter’s suspends Head Basketball Coach Shaheen Holloway
St. Peter’s University has released the following statement about the suspension of head basketball coach Shaheen Holloway: Saint Peter’s University and head men’s basketball coach Shaheen Holloway are committed to a culture of integrity and rules compliance. Coach Holloway has been working collaboratively with the NCAA enforcement staff to address an infraction that occurred prior
OFFICIAL: Interim tag removed – Paulus named Head Basketball Coach at Niagara
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Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has named Greg Paulus as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Paulus, whose stellar resume includes eight NCAA Tournament appearances as a player and a coach, has developed his craft after 14 years of playing and coaching at some of the most prestigious programs in collegiate
REPORT: Niagara to remove interim tag from Paulus
According to multiple reports, and first tweeted by Jon Rothstein, Niagara will remove the interim tag from Greg Paulus, and sign him to a multi-year contract. Paulus had been serving as the interim head coach since the abrupt resignation of Patrick Beilein back on October 24th. Paulus is a Syracuse native, who was a standout
Hawaii’s Ganot takes Medical Leave
University of Hawaii men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot will take a temporary medical leave of absence effective immediately. “Although it pains me to leave the team, there are certain health issues that I need to address,” Ganot said. “I have a plan and I will return. I appreciate my coaches, players and the administration
UConn assistant to miss time with medical issue
The University of Connecticut announced today that assistant men’s basketball coach Kenya Hunter will be out indefinitely due to an undisclosed illness. Current UConn Director of Player Development Taliek Brown has been elevated to an on court coaching role in the interim. Hunter joined Dan Hurley’s staff in April 2018 after a five year stint
Chapman Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Northern Illinois
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Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Mark Montgomery announced on Wednesday (Nov. 6) the promotion of Lamar Chapman to associate head coach. Chapman is entering his third season as a member of the Huskie basketball coaching staff. “This is a very well-deserved promotion for Coach Chap and I am very pleased to be able
Hamilton tabbed as Assistant Basketball Coach at Transy
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John Hamilton has joined the Transylvania men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2019-20 season, head coach Brian Lane announced Wednesday. A former Division III basketball player with an array of coaching experience, Hamilton comes to the Pioneers from Midway University in Midway, Kentucky, where he spent the 2018-19 season as
Hunter added to Shenandoah Basketball staff
Shenandoah University head basketball coach Adam Walsh announced the addition of Jordan Hunter as a part-time assistant coach. Hunter is a 2018 grad and two-year co-captain of the men’s basketball program. He was a team captain and started 24 of 25 games for Walsh in his senior year. Following graduation, he was one of two
Franklin & Marshall’s Robinson retires effective immediately
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Franklin & Marshall men’s basketball coach Glenn Robinson announced his retirement from coaching effective today. Robinson, who has been the head coach of the Diplomats for 48 seasons and is the Division III all-time wins leader, will take on other administrative duties within the athletic department and assist with basketball operations through the remainder of