The worst kept secret in college basketball is finally a reality. According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Ed Cooley will depart Providence and become the new head coach at Georgetown. Cooley has spent the past 12-seasons at the helm of his hometown Friars, where he went 242-153 (.613). His best season came
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OFFICIAL: St. John’s announces change in leadership as Anderson departs
Following up on earlier reports of a change at St. John’s. Here’s the official release from the school: St. John’s Director of Athletics Mike Cragg announced Friday that the University has begun a national search for a new head coach to lead its men’s basketball program. “After fully evaluating the men’s basketball program, our University has decided
REPORT: St. John’s parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Mike Anderson
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, St. John’s has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Mike Anderson. Anderson took over at St. John’s back in 2019, and led the Red Storm to a 68-56 (.548) record during his tenure. This past season, Anderson’s squad went 18-15 (7-13 Big East). They knocked
OFFICIAL: Ewing dismissed at Georgetown
Georgetown University announced today that Patrick Ewing will no longer serve as Head Men’s Basketball Coach and that it has begun a national search for new leadership of the program. Georgetown President John J. DeGioia said, “Patrick Ewing is the heart of Georgetown basketball. I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his
REPORT: Ewing out at Georgetown
According to Jon Rothstein, Patrick Ewing is out as the head basketball coach at Georgetown. The former Hoya and NBA star has struggled during his tenure at his alma mater, going 75-109 (.408), but only winning 13 games total over the past two seasons (2-37 Big East). Before the most recent struggles, Ewing’s 2021 squad
UConn coaches Hurley, Young to miss tonight’s game at Seton Hall
UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley and associate head coach Kimani Young have each tested positive for the Covid virus and will not coach Wednesday night’s game against Seton Hall at the Prudential Center. This follows the absence of assistant coach Tom Moore at last week’s game against Marquette for the same reason. UConn assistant coaches Moore and Luke Murray will assume
Henton promoted to Associate Director of Player Development, Scouting and Recruiting Coordination at Providence
Providence College men’s basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley announced today (November 30) that LaDontae Henton has been promoted to the Associate Director of Player Development, Scouting and Recruiting Coordination position. Henton, who had served as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach for the last 18 months, replaces Bob Walsh who resigned last month to become an assistant coach
Seton Hall Basketball Staff Update
Seton Hall head men’s basketball coach Shaheen Holloway formally announced his full coaching staff for the upcoming 2022-23 season on Monday. Rasheen Davis, Ryan Whalen and Corey Lowery will serve as Holloway’s assistant coaches. All three previously served under Holloway over the course of his four-year tenure at Saint Peter’s. Davis and Whalen — the latter of which was on staff
Armstrong named Interim Head Coach at Lincoln U as Lowery departs for Seton Hall
Lincoln University Director of Athletics and Recreational Services Harry Stinson III has named Jason A. Armstrong as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. He replaces Corey Lowery, who was recently named the assistant men’s basketball coach at Division I Seton Hall University. “This is a bittersweet moment for our program,” said Stinson III. “On one hand, we are saddened by
Georgetown Basketball Staff Update
Georgetown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Patrick Ewing announced the addition of both Assistant Coach Pat Baldwin and Director of Player Development Vernon Hamilton. Baldwin most recently served as the head coach at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee while Hamilton was most recently at LSU. ON THE RECORD“I’m so excited to be part of the Hoya family. When you
Butler Basketball Staff Update
Butler coach Thad Matta has added a pair of familiar faces to his staff in Greg Oden and Jon Diebler. Both starred for Matta during his time leading the Ohio State program. Oden will serve as Butler’s director of basketball operations and Diebler will hold the director of recruiting title. Teams featuring Oden and Diebler posted a record of 144-39
OFFICIAL: Wright retires; Neptune named head coach at Villanova
William B. Finneran Endowed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jay Wright will be retiring from his position to begin a new chapter in his career at the University as Special Assistant to the President. Kyle Neptune, who served on the Villanova coaching staff before accepting the head coaching position at Fordham University in 2021, is the new head