The big story in college basketball over the past 24-hours has been the Chris Beard to Texas Tech talk. After the rumors starting to break early yesterday morning about the newly hired UNLV head coach being involved as Tubby Smith’s replacement at TTU, Runnin’ Rebels AD Tina Kunzer-Murphy released the following statement: “Late this afternoon,
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Jimmy Patsos Receives Two-Year Contract Extension at Siena
Siena Basketball Head Coach Jimmy Patsos has received a two-year contract extension from the College, lengthening the current deal through the 2020-21 season. All other elements of the contract remain the same. “I love Siena, it’s a great place to coach and I’m grateful to be here,” commented Patsos, who recently concluded his third season
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: NBA Post Up Secrets
We’ve heard it plenty and I’m sure you have too…”In today’s game, the post up game is dead!” Sure, there’s been more of an emphasis on outside shooting as the game has grown to value 3 pointers more than ever. But, can we really say that the post-up game is not important anymore? Personally, I
Corey Williams Signs Contract Extension at Stetson
Stetson men’s basketball head coach Corey Williams has signed a contract extension, Athletics Director Jeff Altier announced today. Williams, who recently completed his third season at Stetson by leading the Hatters to the finals of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament for the first time since 1994, is now signed through 2021. “Coach Williams has methodically
T.J. Otzelberger Named Head Basketball Coach at South Dakota State
T.J. Otzelberger was introduced Thursday as the new head men’s basketball coach at South Dakota State University. Most recently an assistant coach at Iowa State University, Otzelberger is the 21st head coach in Jackrabbit program history. “My family and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this great university, athletic department and
Loras College Tabs Chris Martin as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Loras Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen announced on Thursday, April 14, that Chris Martin has been selected as the next head coach in Loras men’s basketball history. “First of all, I want to thank Director of Athletics Denise Udelhofen, President Jim Collins and the entire Loras staff for accepting me to be a part of
OFFICIAL: Tubby Smith Named Head Basketball Coach at Memphis
Legendary basketball coach Orlando “Tubby” Smith, who guided the University of Kentucky to the 1998 NCAA title, has been named the 18th head coach in the storied history of the University of Memphis basketball program. Smith, who has a 557-276 career record at Tulsa, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Texas Tech, is a three-time National Coach
Chris Mack Receives Extension Through 2021-22 at Xavier
Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that the contract of Sedler Family Men’s Head Basketball Coach Chris Mack has been extended by a year through the 2021-22 season. Mack, Xavier’s first-ever National Coach of the Year, was selected as the 2015-16 USBWA Henry Iba National Coach of the Year as well as
WATCH LIVE: Tubby Smith Introductory Press Conference at Memphis
The University of Memphis will hold a press conference today at 1:00pm ET where they introduce Tubby Smith as the Tigers new head basketball coach. The live link can be found here: Memphis Press Conference. This past season, Smith led Texas Tech to a 19-13 record, and earned the Big 12 Coach of the Year and Sporting
Henson Adds Peck, Thompson to Coaching Staff at UTSA
UTSA head men’s basketball coach Steve Henson announced Wednesday that he has added Mike Peck and Scott Thompson to his coaching staff effective immediately. Peck will serve as associate head coach, while Thompson will be an assistant coach. “I’m really excited and feel like we nailed it with both of these hires,” Henson said. “I
OFFICIAL: Tres Segler Named Head Basketball Coach at Eastern New Mexico
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one yesterday. It has now been made official as Eastern New Mexico Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced that Tres Segler has been named the 13th head coach of the Greyhound men’s basketball team after serving as the top Midwestern State assistant coach since 2012. “I
Cohen Joins Coaching Staff at Stanford
Adam Cohen, recognized as one of the nation’s top rising basketball coaches, has been named an assistant coach at Stanford, Anne & Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball Jerod Haase announced on Wednesday. “Adam has risen quickly in the profession,” Haase said. “He has developed a stellar reputation in the industry as a high-level recruiter