University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bacari Alexander ’99 has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Jermaine Jackson ’99 will serve as interim head coach. “Bacari helped inspire a strong work ethic among players and staff during his time and
BREAKING: Detroit Parts Ways with Bacari Alexander
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN, Detroit has parted ways with head coach Bacari Alexander. Alexander, who had been the Titans head coach since 2016, was suspended earlier this season for seven games over a “personnel matter.” The former Michigan assistant wraps up his tenure with a 16-47 record at the school. More
HoopDirt Daily News – 12/19/17
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Back on December 7th, HoopDirt.com mentioned that Detroit head coach Bacari Alexander had returned from a seven game absence stemming from an “unspecified personnel matter.” Now, a report from the Detroit Free Press has emerged citing details about the incident that led to Alexander’s suspension. The
HoopDirt Daily News – 12/7/17
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… No jinx here! Congrats to Porter Moser whose Loyola Chicago squad knocked off #5 Florida last night in Gainesville. Moser, who captured the HoopDirt.com DI Coach of the Week Award presented by Just Play Solutions back on November 27th, now has his Ramblers at 9-1 this
University of Detroit Head Basketball Coach Bacari Alexander Suspended
According to multiple reports, University of Detroit head basketball coach Bacari Alexander has been suspended for multiple games. The university would not comment specifically on the situation, but did say through a release that “per university official protocol, Detroit Mercy does not provide public comment on internal personnel issues.” Alexander has not coached the team
University of Detroit Staff Update
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball coaching staff is now complete as head coach Bacari Alexander announced the hirings of assistant coaches Canaan Chatman and Pete Kahler. “We’re excited to welcome coach Chatman and coach Kahler to our Titan family,” said coach Alexander. “From the very beginning of our search, we wanted to identify
Jermaine Jackson Retained by Bacari Alexander as Assistant Coach at Detroit
Head coach Bacari Alexander ’99 has announced his first assistant coaching seat as Jermaine Jackson ’99 will stay on staff and will now carry the title of recruiting coordinator. “Coach Jackson has demonstrated in his short collegiate coaching span that he has a high care level for student-athlete welfare,” said coach Alexander. “His leadership during
Michigan Assistant Search Update
According the Detroit News, there are three finalists for the for the vacant assistant spots on John Beilein’s staff at Michigan. Beilein is currently looking to replace Bacari Alexander and LaVall Jordan who both became head coaches this off season. Alexander took over at Detroit, while Jordan headed to Milwaukee. Two of the finalists are former Wright
OFFICIAL: Bacari Alexander Named Head Basketball Coach at Detroit
If coming home once was nice and twice was better, then the third time is the best as University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced that former Titan standout basketball player and assistant coach Bacari Alexander ’99 will be the 21st head coach in Titan history. The announcement was made on Friday morning with
REPORT: Michigan Assistant Bacari Alexander to be named Head Coach at Detroit
According to an ESPN report, Detroit will hire Michigan assistant Bacari Alexander as their new head basketball coach. An 11:00am press conference has been scheduled for Friday to make the announcement. Alexander was one of four finalists to replace Ray McCallum that HoopDirt.com mentioned on April 18th (Detroit Search Update). A Detroit native, Alexander played his
Detroit Search Update…
The search to replace Ray McCallum at Detroit is moving along, with candidates on campus over the next few days. The names that I have heard are: Bacari Alexander – Assistant Coach Michigan. A Detroit alum who has been on John Beilein’s staff at Michigan for the past six seasons. Spent six seasons (2001-07) as an