Penn State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry continues to assemble his staff with the addition of Mike Farrelly as an assistant coach. Shrewsberry also announced Talor Battle, assistant to the head coach, and Nick Colella, chief of staff, will remain on staff. “Mike is going to be very impactful in our program,” said Shrewsberry. “The
Minnesota Basketball Staff Update
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson, whose contract is subject to Board of Regents approval, announced two additions to his staff today in assistant coaches Dave Thorson and Jason Kemp. “I am thrilled to add Dave and Jason to our staff,” said Johnson. “These are two exceptional coaches who have strong connections to
Dane Fife added to Indiana Basketball Staff
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that former Hoosier player and assistant coach Dane Fife will return to his alma mater and rejoin the IU staff. The Clarkston, Michigan native is back after spending the last 10 seasons on Tom Izzo’s staff at Michigan State, the last three as Associate Head Coach. “Dane
OFFICIAL: Woodson named Head Coach at Indiana, Matta joins staff
Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Dolson has named former Hoosier All-American and Indianapolis native Mike Woodson as the 30th head coach in the men’s basketball program’s history. Woodson returns to the Bloomington campus with vast experiences and knowledge after playing in the NBA for 11 seasons beginning in 1980 and serving as a coach in the league
REPORT: Matta to join Woodson at Indiana
The Mike Woodson to Indiana news keeps developing…. According to a TWEET from the Indy Star’s Gregg Doyel, former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta will join Mike Woodson’s staff at Indiana as the Associate Athletic Director for Men’s Basketball Administration. In addition to his time at OSU, Matta also served as the head coach
REPORT: Indiana closes in on deal with Mike Woodson
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Indiana is closing in on a deal to hire Mike Woodson as their next head men’s basketball coach. The 63-year old Woodson played at Indiana from 1976-1980. He then spent ten seasons in the NBA as a player after being selected by the Knicks as the
WATCH LIVE: Lon Kruger retirement press conference
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OFFICAL: Minnesota names Ben Johnson new Head Basketball Coach
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced today that Ben Johnson has been named head men’s basketball coach at the University of Minnesota. The University and Johnson have agreed to a five-year term, pending the completion of a background check and Board of Regents approval. Johnson, who graduated from Minnesota in 2005 with a
OFFICIAL: Minnesota fires Richard Pitino
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced this evening that the University has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino. Statement from Mark Coyle “I recently met with Richard and told him that we were moving in a different direction. Richard is a tremendous person and coach, and I want to thank him,
OFFICIAL: Penn State tabs Shrewsberry as new Head Basketball Coach
Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Sandy Barbour announced Monday the hiring of Purdue Associate Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry as the 14th men’s basketball head coach in Penn State history. Shrewsberry comes to Penn State with a wealth of experience as an assistant coach for a pair of nationally ranked programs and in the
Iowa’s McCaffery Receives Contract Extension
University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery has signed a four-year extension to his current contract. The agreement was announced today by Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta. McCaffery is now signed through the 2027-28 competitive season. His base salary remains unchanged for the next two seasons,
Indiana fires Archie Miller
Statement from Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson: “As the Director of Athletics, I wanted to wait until the conclusion of the season before evaluating the leadership of our men’s basketball program. In the days following the completion of our season in the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, I have