La Salle University has announced Fran Dunphy, a 1970 graduate and the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, as the 20th head coach in the history of its men’s basketball program. Dunphy, a member of the Philadelphia Big 5, La Salle Athletics, Penn Athletics, and Philadelphia Sports Writers Halls of Fame, has amassed nearly
UMass Basketball Staff Update
Massachusetts basketball head coach Frank Martin announced the hiring of Will Bailey and Brian Steele as assistant coaches on Monday afternoon. Bailey and Steele join Martin in Amherst after spending time on his staff at South Carolina. Bailey spent two seasons working for Martin as an assistant coach at South Carolina following four seasons in the Atlantic 10
REPORT: Caputo to George Washington
According to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Miami associate head coach Chris Caputo is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach at George Washington. Caputo was listed as a confirmed finalist by HoopDirt.com last Sunday (GW Search Update). Caputo has been with Jim Larranaga for the past 20-seasons – the past eleven
OFFICIAL: UMass hires Frank Martin
University of Massachusetts director of athletics Ryan Bamford announced the hiring of Frank Martin as the head men’s basketball coach on Friday afternoon. Martin brings 15 years of head coaching experience to Amherst after most recently spending 10 seasons as the head coach at South Carolina, where he led the Gamecocks to the program’s first ever NCAA
REPORT: Martin, UMass finalizing deal
According to a report from Jon Rothstein, UMass is finalizing a deal with Frank Martin and is expected to name him as their new head basketball coach today. Martin had spent the past ten seasons as the head coach at South Carolina (171–147 – .538) before being released earlier this spring. He led the Gamecocks
OFFICIAL: La Salle parts ways with Howard
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard will not return next season, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Brian Baptiste announced Monday. “I would like to thank Ash for the guidance he provided to our student-athletes over the last four years,” Baptiste said. “Unfortunately, the performance on the court did not meet our expectations. The time is
OFFICIAL: Christian will not return as GW Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Following up on reports from earlier today. Here’s the official statement from George Washington on the dismissal of head basketball coach Jamion Christian: George Washington University Director of Athletics Tanya Vogel announced today that Jamion Christian will not return as head coach of the men’s basketball program. In three seasons, Christian compiled a 29-50 record, including 12-18
REPORT: Christian out at George Washington
According to multiple reports, Jamion Christian is out as the head basketball coach at George Washington. Christian had a short tenure at GW, only lasting three seasons (29-50 .357). This year, the Colonials went 12-18 (8-9 A10). Before taking over at GW, Christian spent one season as the head coach at Siena, and five at
OFFICIAL: Cox dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at URI
Following up on the reports from earlier today. It’s now been made official – David Cox is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island. Here is the release from URI: Rhode Island men’s basketball head coach David Cox will not return to the program next season, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Friday.
UMass fires Head Basketball Coach Matt McCall
Today University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced that there will be a change in leadership with the men’s basketball program following the 2021-22 season. Matt McCall will continue coaching the Minutemen through the conclusion of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. “I want to thank Matt for his five years of service to UMass and our basketball program,” said
Howard announces staff changes at La Salle
La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard announced that both John Cox and Mike Doyle have transitioned into new roles within the program. Cox, who operated as the Director of Basketball Operations over the course of last season, will now be the Director of Player Development, Scouting and Analytics. “In Coach Cox’s first year
Stokes named Video Coordinator at Richmond
Darius Stokes is the new video coordinator for Richmond Spiders men’s basketball, the program announced on Tuesday. Stokes will manage all aspects of the team’s video operations and also contribute to opponent scouting and player recruitment. “We’re thrilled to add a coach with Darius’ experience and abilities,” said head coach Chris Mooney. “He’s been involved with