UCF head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has announced that Jimmy Drew will serve as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations. Drew comes to Orlando after serving as the head prep coach for Victory Rock Prep in Sarasota, Florida from 2014-15. During his one-year stint, he led the program to a 25-7 record with a
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
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
Jamil Jones Added to UCF Basketball Staff
UCF head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has announced the hiring of Jamill Jones as an assistant coach for the Knights. “I am excited to add Jamill to my staff,” said Dawkins, who was hired on March 23. “He is one of the top young coaches in the country and has worked with some great programs in VCU and
Kevin Norris Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UCF
One week after being announced as UCF’s head men’s basketball coach, Johnny Dawkins has hired Kevin Norris to serve as one of his assistant coaches. “Kevin brings a lot of experience to our program, both as player and coach,” said Dawkins. “He had an accomplished career as a student-athlete at Miami, played professionally for a number of years and
OFFICIAL: Former NBA Coach, Player Mike Dunleavy, Sr. Named Tulane’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tulane Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the hiring of long-time NBA coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr., as the 24th head men’s basketball coach in the 106-year history of the program. Dunleavy will be formally introduced at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29 inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Tulane students and fans
East Carolina’s Lebo Receives Vote of Confidence from AD
In an interview with Hoist The Colours, East Carolina Athletic Director Jeff Compher confirmed his support for head basketball coach Jeff Lebo and the direction that he has the program moving. Compher told HTC; “I’ve had a few conversations with Jeff about the program and the direction that he’s taking it, and I feel good about where we’re going,”
BREAKING: Cronin Turns Down UNLV; Will Remain at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics Mike Bohn announced Friday Cronin, who recently finished his 10th season will remain at the helm of the storied UC program. “I would like people to try and understand after 10 years of dedicated service I chose to evaluate my career and my life,” Cronin said. “Reflecting through that
OFFICIAL: Johnny Dawkins Named Head Basketball Coach at UCF
UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced the hiring of Johnny Dawkins as the men’s basketball program’s seventh head coach Wednesday. Dawkins will be formally introduced at 11 a.m. Thursday inside CFE Arena. Knights fans are encouraged to attend the press conference. Doors to CFE Arena will open at 10 a.m. Dawkins
HOT: Pastner to Remain as Head Basketball Coach at Memphis
Memphis President M. David Rudd, athletic director Tom Bowen and a committee to review the basketball program released the following statement this afternoon concerning the future of the Memphis basketball program and head coach Josh Pastner: We have completed our comprehensive review of the men’s basketball program and have concluded that our program operates in a manner
Conroy Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Tulane
Tulane Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today that head men’s basketball coach Ed Conroy will not be retained. “Tulane University owes a debt of gratitude to Coach Conroy for the six years of service he has given to our institution and our student-athletes,” Dannen said after meeting with Conroy on Monday morning. “He has consistently represented
Donald Reyes Named Director of Basketball Operations at Tulane
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Tulane head men’s basketball coach Ed Conroy announced the addition of Donald Reyes to the staff as the Director of Basketball Operations. Reyes will be responsible for coordinating team travel, managing the budget and directing summer camps. “Donald has been an asset to our program the last several years,