Big East

REPORT: Villanova’s Jay Wright “likely” to retire

According to multiple tweets by Shams Charania, Senior lead NBA Insider/Writer/Analyst for The Athletic and Stadium, Villanova head coach Jay Wright is “likely” retiring. Charania also reports that Fordham head coach Kyle Neptune is the likely successor. More soon on this fast developing story…

Xavier Basketball Staff Update

New Xavier head coach Sean Miller has added Adam Cohen as the associate head coach, David Miller as an assistant coach, and Ryan Reynolds as the Director of Basketball Operations. Bio’s for each from Xavier’s website are below: Adam Cohen Xavier University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller announced the hiring of Adam Cohen as the Crawford Family Associate

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Butler Basketball Staff Update

Butler coach Thad Matta has finalized his coaching staff for the 2022-23 season with the additions of Mike Pegues and Kevin Kuwik, while retaining David Ragland. All three will serve as assistant coaches. “When I set out to build a staff, I had a lot of boxes that I wanted to check,” said Matta, who returned to Butler as head coach

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Thad Matta named Head Coach at Butler

Thad Matta has returned to his alma mater to lead the Butler men’s basketball program as head coach for a second time. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier made the announcement Sunday, April 3. **Matta will be re-introduced to the Butler community Wednesday, April 6 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Specific details on the event and

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Butler parts ways with Men’s Basketball Coach LaVall Jordan

Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men’s basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. “After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our men’s basketball program is needed,” said Collier. “These decisions are never easy, but are incredibly more

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Nickleberry added to Georgetown Basketball staff

Georgetown University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Patrick Ewing announced the addition of Kevin Nickleberry to his staff on Thursday. A proven talent evaluator, Nickleberry will serve as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Blue & Gray. With more than 25 years of experience in Division I men’s basketball, Nickelberry has worked in all facets of

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OFFICIAL: Miller returns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Xavier

Story Courtesy: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications CINCINNATI — Sean Miller has been named the Sedler Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Xavier University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today. Miller previously spent eight years at Xavier, including five years as head coach, 2004-09, and three years as the associate head coach, 2001-04, under Thad Matta.

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OFFICIAL: Steele wraps up tenure at Xavier

Following up on earlier reports. Here’s the official statement from Xavier from the parting of ways (firing) of head basketball coach Travis Steele:  Xavier University Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Travis Steele have mutually agreed to part ways, Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today. “I appreciate the opportunity to lead Xavier Men’s Basketball the

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REPORT: Xavier and Travis Steele part ways

According to multiple reports, including one from Rick Broering, Xavier has parted ways with head coach Travis Steele. Steele, whose Musketeers are still alive in the NIT, had spent the past four seasons at Xavier. During his tenure, he has compiled a 70-50 (.583) record. His team is currently 19-13 (8-11) after beating Cleveland State

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Krzyzewski out tonight; Ewing to miss tomorrow night

Duke’s head coach Mike Krzyzewski will miss tonight’s game at Wake Forest with a “non-COVID virus”, and Georgetown’s Patrick Ewing will be out tomorrow night will be unavailable for tomorrow’s match-up vs Butler in accordance with DC Department of Health guidelines. Associate head coach Jon Scheyer will fill in for Krzyzewski, while assistant coach Louis

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