A new chapter awaits one of the most successful basketball coaches in the Northwest. Jim Roffler has decided to retire from coaching after 26 years as the head men’s coach at Lower Columbia College. Roffler leaves a legacy where he led the Red Devils to a record of 546-241, a 71% winning percentage. “I’d
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BREAKING: Scott Pera Named Head Coach at Rice
Rice has acted quickly to promote Scott Pera to head coach replacing Mike Rhoades. The University posted this video on their Twitter of the AD announcing Pera’s hiring to the team (pretty cool to watch). More on this when Rice issues their press release.
BREAKING: UMass Cancels Kelsey Press Conference
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UMass has canceled today’s press conference where they were scheduled to introduce Pat Kelsey as their new head basketball coach. UMass cited “unforeseen circumstances.” There are many rumors bouncing around out there right now. Is Chris Mack headed to Indiana, opening Xavier for Kelsey? Did he truly have a change of heart and wants to
John Thompson III Dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown
Here is the official statement from Georgetown regarding the dismissal of head basketball coach John Thompson III… Statement from University President John J. DeGioia March 23, 2017 It is with profound regret and deep appreciation that I informed John Thompson III this morning that the University will no longer be retaining his services as our
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Multiple sources are reporting that Rice is acting quickly in their search to replace Mike Rhoades who departed for VCU earlier this week. I have heard that Associate Head Coach Scott Pera has already met with university officials regarding the vacant position. Pera had been on Rhoades staff for the past three seasons, and has
Coaching Veteran, Navy Assistant Ernie Nestor Retires
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Navy men’s basketball assistant coach Ernie Nestor is retiring after coaching college basketball for 40 seasons. Nestor served as a head coach at both George Mason and Elon, and has spent the last five seasons as an assistant at Navy on head coach Ed DeChellis’s staff. “This is a great opportunity to express my appreciation
HOT: Mark Scherer Named New Millikin University Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Millikin University Director of Athletics Dr. Craig White announces the hiring of Mark Scherer as the new Big Blue Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Scherer is a proven winner in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) posting 245 career wins, a conference championship and seven top two CCIW finishes before retiring as the head
Michael Mucci Announces Retirement as Men’s Basketball Coach at Haverford College
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Michael Mucci, the winningest coach in the 99 year history of the Haverford College men’s basketball program, has announced his retirement after 22 years on the Haverford sidelines. He became the program’s all-time winningest coach with a 64-59 victory against Dickinson inside the Calvin J. Gooding ’84 Arena during the 2009-10 season and finished his
PDF: Calipari Contract Extension Details
Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari inked a two-year contract extension on Monday. Here is a PDF of the Amendment as well as a PDF of Coach Calipari’s updated contact terms. The amendment to Calipari’s contract extends his deal from March 30, 2022 to March 30, 2024. Calipari’s total guaranteed compensation – including base salary, media/endorsement
The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler featuring Fordham University Assistant Coach Ali Ton
In this week’s ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler gains a European perspective on player development from Ali Ton (Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Fordham University), discussing fundamental work as well as the different ways skills are taught. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s DirtKing Adam Nelson Episode 2: Cal State Fullerton Associate Head
Texas A&M Commerce Head Coach Sam Walker relinquishes basketball post; Remains in administrative role
Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. Ray M. Keck has named Sam Walker Executive Director of Alumni Engagement. In this new role, Walker – a 1993 graduate of East Texas State University – will have direct influence in expanding alumni engagement, supporting chapter formulation, and facilitating strategic undergraduate recruiting initiatives in the vibrant North Texas region.
HOT: Shawn Walker not retained as Head Basketball Coach at Grambling
According to an ESPN report, Grambling has decided not to retain head basketball coach Shawn Walker. It’s a bit of a surprising move, as Walker’s squad finished 16-17 this year – a nine game improvement over last season. Before becoming the head coach at GU back in 2014, he spent 13-seasons at DII Elizabeth City