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
Wisconsin Assistant Basketball Coach Gary Close Resigns
Longtime assistant coach Gary Close announced his resignation from the Wisconsin Men’s Basketball staff on Wednesday to pursue other professional opportunities. “Earlier this week I informed Coach Gard that I have made the difficult decision to resign my position as assistant coach to pursue other opportunities. It was an honor and a privilege to have coached at
OFFICIAL: Pikiell Introduced as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Steve Pikiell, the 2016 America East Conference Coach of the Year who led Stony Brook to six post-season appearances over the past seven years, has been named the 19th head coach in the history of the Rutgers men’s basketball program. A two-time team captain at point guard under Naismith Hall of Fame Head Coach Jim
HOT: Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell to be named Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell will become the new head basketball coach Rutgers. The official announcement is expected as early as today. Pikiell just wrapped up his 11th season at SBU – his Seawolves lost to Kentucky on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. He was honored as the 2016 America East Coach of the
OFFICIAL: Eddie Jordan Dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Rutgers University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Patrick Hobbs announced today that Eddie Jordan has been dismissed as head men’s basketball coach. “I have decided that we need new leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Hobbs. “Rutgers University is deeply appreciative of Coach Jordan’s efforts these past three years. He is and will always remain
HOT: Greg Gard Named Head Coach at Wisconsin
As the wins piled up through the month of February, the refrain around the Wisconsin men’s basketball program changed from “who” to “when?” The question became less about who would lead the Badgers on a full-time basis, but when that decision would become official. On Monday, it did. After the University of Wisconsin Board of
Wisconsin Update: Gard Deal on Tap for Tonight’s Board of Regents Meeting
HoopDirt.com has obtained the agenda for tonight’s University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting. The 5:00 meeting will take place via teleconference. The only item being discussed tonight is a deal for Badgers interim head coach Greg Gard. The agenda reads: Convene in open session and move into closed session to consider an employment agreement
HOT: Groce Safe at Illinois
By The Associated Press CHAMPAIGN — On the same day new University of Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman fired football coach Bill Cubit, he issued a vote of confidence in men’s basketball coach John Groce, praising his leadership and making clear he will continue in the position. Whitman fired Cubit on Saturday, saying the program
OFFICIAL: Howard Moore Named Assistant at Wisconsin
Following-up on a rumor from earlier today… Former University of Illinois-Chicago head coach and former Wisconsin assistant coach Howard Moore has been added to the Wisconsin men’s basketball coaching staff and will return to Madison, as announced by interim head coach Greg Gard on Tuesday. Moore, a 16-year collegiate coaching veteran, returns to his
Michigan Extends John Beilein’s Contract Through 2020-21Season
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Michigan interim Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Jim Hackett announced Wednesday (Nov. 4) a contract extension that will keep U-M men’s basketball head coach John Beilein in Ann Arbor through the 2020-21 season. “John is one of the most respected coaches in the country and revered