University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Saturday that John Groce has been relieved of his duties as head men’s basketball coach effective immediately. Groce averaged 19 wins per year during his five seasons at Illinois, compiling a 95-75 record overall and 37-53 in Big Ten play. He led the Fighting Illini to
Ohio State AD Gene Smith releases statement of support for Head Basketball Coach Thad Matta
Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith released the following statement today regarding the future of Buckeyes Head Basketball Coach Thad Matta: “Recently, Thad and I had a great discussion regarding the future of our Men’s Basketball Program,” Smith said. “Thad’s record at Ohio State is an outstanding 337-122; a winning percentage of .734. He is
REPORT: Penn State Head Coach Pat Chambers will return for 2017-18 season
According to a report by StateCollege.com, Penn State AD Sandy Barbour has confirmed that head basketball coach Pat Chambers will return for the 2017-18 season. “Pat’s our coach and is going to continue to be our coach next year,” Barbour told StateCollege.com on Sunday afternoon. “Pat and I will meet at the end of the season,
Al Seibert Named Director of Operations at Iowa
University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery announced today that Al Seibert is now the director of basketball operations. Seibert, who has spent the past five seasons as the team’s video coordinator, fills the operations void left by Billy Taylor. Taylor left to become the head coach at Belmont Abbey College in North
Michigan Staff Update
University of Michigan head men’s basketball coach John Beilein announced the hiring of long-time Huron High School administrator and boys basketball coach Waleed Samaha as the Wolverines’ new Director of Basketball Operations. Additionally, Beilein announced the elevation of Bryan Smothers to Video Analyst after he spent the last two seasons as the Graduate Manager. “We
OFFICIAL: Michael Lewis Named Assistant Coach at Nebraska
Following up on a rumor from Monday (Daily Dirt – 5/2/16)…University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Tim Miles announced the hiring of Michael Lewis as an assistant coach for the Husker basketball program. Lewis comes to Nebraska after spending the past five seasons at Butler University. During his five years at Butler, the Bulldogs made
OFFICIAL: Donlon and Washington Added to Michigan Staff
Following up on a report from earlier today…University of Michigan men’s basketball head coach John Beilein announced the hiring of Billy Donlon and Saddi Washington as assistant coaches for the Wolverines. “We are forever grateful for the fine work that LaVall Jordan and Bacari Alexander brought to our program over the past six years,” said Beilein. “Their departures, however, have opened up a great opportunity
Rutgers Staff Update
Rutgers Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell announced the hiring of Dan Rickard as Senior Advisor, Greg Vetrone as Director of Player Development, Ben Asher as Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Bryan Dougher as Director of Basketball Operations. “I am incredibly pleased to complete our staff with hard-working and dedicated individuals who not only have great knowledge of the game, but also understand
Brandin Knight Officially Named as Assistant Coach at Rutgers
Brandin Knight, who spent the past 10 seasons courtside at Pittsburgh, including the last eight as assistant coach, has been named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Rutgers University. A New Jersey native with a reputation as one of college basketball’s top young coaches, he advanced to 10 NCAA Tournaments as either a staffer (eight) or
Jay Young Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Jay Young, who spent the past 11 seasons as an assistant at Stony Brook, including the last seven as associate head coach, has been named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Rutgers University. He arrives “On the Banks” with 29 years of collegiate coaching experience. “Jay is one of the finest people that I have had
Greg Gard Adds Joe Krabbenhoft to Wisconsin Coaching Staff
Wisconsin head basketball coach Greg Gard announced on Monday the addition of former Badger standout Joe Krabbenhoft to his staff as an assistant coach. “I am absolutely thrilled and thankful for the opportunity to return to Wisconsin,” Krabbenhoft said. “It really is a dream come true for me and my family. I’ve had conversations with Coach Gard about becoming
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo is set to join the basketball elite after being elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The announcement was made Monday, April 4 in Houston as part of Final Four Weekend. “I’ve always told my players that they need to dream something before they can achieve it,” said