Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted last week (DII DIRT)… SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Thurman has announced that Terry Evans – a veteran of collegiate coaching in the state of Oklahoma – has been appointed as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. A press conference to introduce Evans
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OFFICIAL: North Alabama does not renew Contract of Bobby Champagne as they transition to DI
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The University of North Alabama will not renew the contract of current men’s basketball head coach Bobby Champagne, UNA Athletic Director Mark Linder announced Monday. Champagne has coached at North Alabama since 2004 and has a 245-195 record with the Lions, including a 58-57 mark over the last four seasons. “I met with Bobby this
OFFICIAL: UTEP Names Rodney Terry Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Rodney Terry, who led Fresno State to the 2016 Mountain West Conference Tournament title and three postseason bids in the last five years, was appointed the 19th head coach in UTEP men’s basketball history on Monday. “We are delighted to welcome Coach Terry to El Paso and we’re excited about the future of UTEP Basketball
UTEP Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm at CBS4 report that Fresno State’s Rodney Terry will become the next head coach at UTEP. HoopDirt.com mentioned Terry’s involvement early this week in the Daily Dirt. Terry has been the head coach at Fresno State for the past seven seasons where he went 126-108, including 20+ wins in four out of
North Alabama Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm reports that Bobby Champagne is out as the head coach at North Alabama. UNA will be making the move from DII next season, and will be joining the Atlantic Sun Conference. Champagne had been the head coach of the Lions for the past fifteen seasons. An official announcement is expected shortly.
Lorenzo Romar to Return to Pepperdine as Head Coach
November 5th, 2017. Associate head coach Lorenzo Romar during Arizona Men’s basketball’s 91-53 win over the Chico State Wildcats, Mckale Center, Tucson, AZ.
Lorenzo Romar will return to Pepperdine University and soon begin his second stint as head coach of the men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Dr. Steve Potts announced today. Romar, 59, previously coached the Waves for three seasons between 1996-97 and 1998-99. He is currently in his first season as the associate head coach at
March – Meet Your Match
March Madness is upon us. Success in March is about one thing and one thing only: Match-Ups. The draw that you might get can make the difference between a Cinderella Story and an early round exit. With conference tournaments craziness changing the at-large bids once again, everyone is always waiting to see “Are we in?
Duryea Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Utah State
Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced today (March 11) that head men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea has been relieved of his duties after three seasons. Duryea, who was the program’s 18th head coach and took over prior to the 2015-16 season, guided the Aggies to an overall record of
Weekend Dirt – 3/10/18
I spent most of the day at Monster Jam today (the things that we do for our kids…). Here are a few things that I heard while almost losing my hearing (yes, those things are LOUD)…. Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry’s name is picking up steam at UTEP. Terry’s Bulldogs are currently 21-11 and
OFFICIAL: Mark Fox will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Georgia
Mark Fox will not return as the head coach of the University of Georgia men’s basketball program, Greg McGarity, UGA’s J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics, announced on Saturday. Fox is in his ninth season at Georgia, with a record of 163-133. He led the Bulldogs to five postseason bids in his first eight years,
BREAKING REPORT: Georgia to part ways with Mark Fox
ESPN has reported that Georgia has fired head coach Mark Fox after nine seasons. The Bulldogs lost Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals and finished 18-15 overall, 7-11 in the SEC this season. Overall, Fox finished 163-133 in nine seasons in Athens. More on this breaking story as in develops.
Breaking: Kevin Ollie let go at UConn
Kevin Ollie has been fired “for just cause” as the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team after six seasons. The Huskies just finished up their second straight sub-.500 season. Overall Ollie coached the Huskies to a 127-79 record, including winning the national title in 2014. “It is unfortunate that this decision became necessary.