The men’s basketball staff at Saint Louis University continues to take shape as new Billikens head coach Travis Ford announced two additions today. Tommy Wade has been hired as Director of Student-Athlete Development, while Michael Wilson is the new Video Coordinator. Both served on Ford’s staff at Oklahoma State University. “Having known Tommy Wade my
Fordham Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Neubauer Receives Contract Extension
Fordham University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Neubauer has agreed to a contract extension Dave Roach, director of athletics, announced today. The extension will run through the end of the 2020-2021 season. “Jeff Neubauer did a tremendous job in his first year, moving the Fordham men’s basketball program in the right direction,” said Roach. “Since the day he
OFFICIAL: Travis Ford Tabbed Head Basketball Coach at St. Louis
Saint Louis University has announced that Travis Ford has been named head coach of the Billikens’ men’s basketball program. SLU Director of Athletics Chris May announced the hiring Wednesday night. Coach Ford will be introduced at a press conference at Chaifetz Arena on Thursday, March 31, at noon (CT). The press conference is open to the public and will
REPORT: St. Louis to Name Travis Ford Head Basketball Coach
Stu Durando of the The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that St. Louis has hired Travis Ford as the Billiken’s new head basketball coach. Ford was released as the head coach at Oklahoma State earlier this month. In his eight seasons as the Cowboys head coach, he compiled a 155-111 record (55-65 Big 12). Ford, who played at Kentucky,
HOT: Will Wade Receives Extension at VCU Through 2024
Virginia Commonwealth University Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin announced Tuesday that the school has restructured Men’s Basketball Coach Will Wade’s contract and has extended the agreement through the 2024 season. The restructuring is focused on enhancements throughout the program including salary increases and other upgrades. “Coach Wade did an excellent job with our program this year and
HOT: Dayton Announces Contract Contract Upgrade for Head Basketball Coach Archie Miller
University of Dayton Vice-President and Director of Athletics Neil Sullivan has announced the University has upgraded and extended the contract for head men’s basketball coach Archie Miller. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but it includes increased compensation and extends Miller’s contract through 2023. The terms of the agreement reflect the basketball program’s national
REPORT: Ferry to Return as Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne
According to a report by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jim Ferry will return to Duquesne as the head basketball coach next season. The Dukes, who ended their season at the A-10 Tournament on Wednesday, went 16-16 (6-12) – that was the highest win total for Ferry since he took over back in 2012. Currently, he holds
BREAKING: St. Louis Releases Head Basketball Coach Jim Crews
Saint Louis University Director of Athletics Chris May announced today that Jim Crews has been released as SLU’s head men’s basketball coach. This decision comes as the Billikens ended their season Thursday at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship in Brooklyn, N.Y. “After reviewing the 2015-16 season and talking with Coach Crews, I have decided that
Canisius Basketball Coach Jim Baron Agrees to Contract Extension
Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced today that Jim Baron and the College have agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Canisius men’s basketball program through the 2019-20 season. Baron, a 29-year Division I head coaching veteran, has compiled 461 career wins, making him one of 36 active Division
Steve Thomas Named DBO at Richmond
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Steve Thomas joins the Spider basketball staff as its new Director of Basketball Operations in 2015-16. He will have a role in directing camps, coordinating team activities and facilitating all recruiting material. “We are excited to add Steve Thomas to our hard-working staff,” head coach Chris Mooney said. “He
Richmond Names Court After Former Coach Dick Tarrant
Beginning with the 2015-16 season, when Spider basketball teams are victorious in the Robins Center, the triumphs will be accomplished and celebrated on a floor named for the school’s all-time winningest coach. “We are proud to honor our legendary Hall of Fame coach Dick Tarrant, and those who played for him and coached with him,
Daily Dirt – 4/22/15
Still on vacation – getting killed on international phone charges with all of the texts and calls I’ve been getting! Oh well, it’s worth it to be able to get the dirt up…here’s what I’ve heard today (speed round): It sounds like Alcorn State is down to three in the search for a new head