An assistant coach at the University of Michigan for the last two years where the Wolverines advanced to back-to-back Sweet 16s including the 2018 National Championship game, Luke Yaklich has been named associate head coach at The University of Texas. The 43-year-old Yaklich brings 20 years of overall coaching experience to the sidelines. He replaces
Michigan Dirt…
Following on something that I TWEETED at 4:00pm… The Phil Martelli to Michigan rumors are heating up. I’ve now heard from multiple sources that he could be named as the associate head coach on Juwan Howard’s staff as early as tomorrow. Martelli was released as the head coach at St. Joe’s earlier this spring after
Cooley withdrawn name from Michigan search; Inks multi-year extension at PC
Providence College President Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P. and Vice President/Athletics Director Bob Driscoll announced today that Ed Cooley has agreed to a multi-year contract extension to remain head coach of the men’s basketball program. As a result, Cooley has withdrawn his name from consideration in the job search at the University of Michigan. “While
OFFICIAL: Cavs name John Beilein as new Head Coach
Following up on a story we’ve been following all morning. The Cleveland Cavaliers have now made it official – John Beilein is their new head coach. The Cavs released the following statement announcing the hiring: The Cleveland Cavaliers today announced that University of Michigan Head Coach John Beilein and the team have agreed to terms
Diebler named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ohio State
Chris Holtmann, head coach of the Buckeyes, announced Monday the hiring of Jake Diebler, who most recently was an assistant coach at Vanderbilt, to the Ohio State staff as an assistant coach. Diebler replaces Mike Schrage, who recently was named head coach at Elon University. “We are excited about the addition of Jake Diebler to
Pitino, Gophers Agree to Contract Extension
The University of Minnesota has agreed to a two-year contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino. The agreement is subject to Board of Regents approval. “My family and I have loved living in the Twin Cities the last six years,” said Pitino. “We have met so many wonderful, supportive people. It’s an honor
OFFICIAL: Nebraska Terminates Contract of Head Basketball Coach Tim Miles
Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos announced today that the University of Nebraska will search for a new head coach for its men’s basketball program. The decision to end Head Coach Tim Miles’ employment came after consulting with University leaders, and Moos has begun the process to find the next head coach of the men’s basketball
Tim Miles out at Nebraska
Tim Miles is out as the head basketball coach at Nebraska. He had been the Cornhuskers head coach since 2012 and has compiled a 116-114 (52-76 BIG) record at the school. Nebraska wrapped up this season with a 19-17 (6-14 B1G) record, and advanced to the second round of the NIT. An official announcement is
Big Ten Issues Public Reprimand of Iowa Men’s Basketball Coach Fran McCaffery and Announces Institutional Fine
The Big Ten office issued a public reprimand of Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy following Iowa’s game against Ohio State on Feb. 26. The Big Ten supports the University of Iowa’s two game suspension of Coach McCaffery announced on Wednesday. In addition, the conference announced that
Big Ten Coaching News
A few things out of the Big Ten… Nebraska: Huskers AD Bill Moos gave a vote of support t head basketball coach Tim Miles on Wednesday night. During his monthly appearance on the “Husker Sports Nightly”, Moos said that he supports Miles, and will not make a decision regarding his future until after the season.
