Three Division I head coaches reached milestone victories over the past few days… With #4 Virginia’s 100-64 win over Marshall yesterday, head coach Tony Bennett recorded his 300th career win (231st at Virginia) to become the 80th active DI head coach with 300 or more wins. Richard Pitino collected his 100th victory at Minnesota last
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UCLA issues official statement on Alford firing; Batrow named interim head coach
University of California, Los Angeles Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero announced today that the Michael Price Family UCLA Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Alford has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Assistant Coach Murry Bartow, who has served as a head coach at previous institutions, will serve as Interim Head Coach through the end of the
Week 7: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 7 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The 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 2018-19 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s
UCLA terminates Steve Alford’s contract
UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero has decided to terminate the contract of head basketball coach Steve Alford. This was first reported by Seth Davis late last night. An official announcement is expected sometime today. The firing comes about 24 hours after the Bruins 73-58 home loss to Liberty, their fourth loss in a row. UCLA
Ford Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Salem University
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The Salem University athletic department has announced that the men’s basketball assistant coach Robert Ford has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. “It’s been a privilege being a part of the Salem University men’s basketball program over the last two seasons and having the opportunity to work alongside Adam Williams has been a blessing. I want
Fiat Torino parts ways with Larry Brown
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Italian club Fiat Torino and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown have parted ways, the team announced in a statement today. This news comes on the heels of another Hall of Fame coach heading to Europe, as Rick Pitino inked his deal with Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos yesterday. Brown became the head coach of the Lega
VIDEO: Pitino arrives in Greece; confirms he’s inked deal to coach Panathinaikos
Rick Pitino has arrived in Greece where he will become the new head coach of Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos. He will begin practice with the team today. Panathinaikos is currently undefeated (9-0) in the Greek League, but has struggled to a 6-8 Euroleague record.
Week 6: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
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Daily News – 12/21/18
Former USC associate head coach Tony Bland agreed to a plea bargain Thursday in the wide-ranging federal investigation into college basketball bribery and corruption. This was confirmed by the Los Angeles Times. According to the Times, Bland ” will plead guilty to one felony count of federal funds bribery and get a Level 10 sentencing
Otzelberger extended through 2023 at South Dakota State
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South Dakota State University and men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger have agreed to terms on a contract extension through the 2022-23 season, university officials announced Tuesday. “T.J.’s teams have had tremendous success on the court and his student-athletes have also accomplished great things academically and throughout the Brookings community,” SDSU Director of Athletics Justin Sell
UNC Announces Contract Extension for Roy Williams
Three-time national champion and Hall of Fame men’s basketball coach Roy Williams has signed an eight-year contract extension with the University of North Carolina, Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham announced today. UNC has signed or is announcing:• contracts and/or contract extensions with 11 head coaches, including Williams’ extension, which runs through 2027-28;• personal service contracts