Today’s Daily News and Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will miss Wednesday’s game vs. Boston College as he self-isolates. Krzyzewski said that a member of his family tested positive for COVID-19 which has forced he and his wife, Mickie, to quarantine. Both have tested negative for the virus. More
Big 12 reprimands, fines Huggins for comments about referees
In accordance with Big 12 Conference sportsmanship policies, the Conference has issued a public reprimand and $10,000 fine of West Virginia head men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins. “Coach Huggins’ comments following the West Virginia vs. Kansas basketball game violate the Big 12 Conference’s sportsmanship policy,” said Commissioner Bob Bowlsby. “Because this is Coach Huggins’ third
Bob Huggins Inks Contract Extension at West Virginia
West Virginia University Director of Athletics Shane Lyons has announced a four-year contract extension to 2021-22 for basketball coach Bob Huggins, extending his relationship with the University until 2027. The amended employment agreement takes effect immediately. “This is a great day for our department. I want Bob Huggins leading our basketball program for many years
Huggins Announces Staff Reorganization at West Virginia
West Virginia University basketball coach Bob Huggins announced today two title changes and a new hire for the men’s basketball staff. Josh Eilert, who enters his 11th season with the WVU men’s basketball program, will serve as Director of Basketball Operations. He spent the first six seasons as the Video Coordinator and the last four
West Virginia Basketball Staff Update
West Virginia assistant coach Ron Everhart underwent successful back surgery on January 6th, and is now on medical leave. There is no timetable for his return, but it sounds like his return to the bench this season is “unlikely.” Everhart joined Bob Huggins staff back in 2012, after stints as a head coach at Duquesne,
Win #800 for West Virginia’s Bob Huggins
With yesterday’s 112-67 rout of UMKC, West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins became just the 10th coach in NCAA Division I history to win his 800th career game. Huggins now joins a college basketball who’s who of coaches that includes Mike Krzyzewski, Bob Knight, Jim Boeheim, Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp, Jim Calhoun, Jim Phelan, Eddie
West Virginia Men’s Basketball Coaches Clinic – October 8th, 2016 – Morgantown, WVa.
West Virginia Men’s Basketball Coaches Clinic When: October 8, 2016 (10:00am – 5:oopm) Where: WVU Men’s Basketball Practice Facility Cost: $75 Guest Speakers Include: Danny Sancomb – Wheeling Jesuit Head Coach / NABC Atlantic Region & Mountain East Coach of the Year Fran Fraschilla – ESPN College Basketball Analyst / Former Head Coach (New Mexico,
Bob Huggins Coaches Clinic – October 24th
West Virginia University and head coach Bob Huggins will host a clinic for interested coaches on Oct. 24th at the WVU Men’s Basketball Practice Facility. Attendees to the clinic will gain access to WVU team practice as well as Division II Mountain East champion Glenville State. Speakers include Bob Huggins, Ron Everhart, Erik Martin, Larry
UPDATE: Greg Kampe’s Beat Cancer Event
I just wanted to give an update on the event that Oakland Head Coach Greg Kampe is running in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. Kampe, who has been the head coach at Oakland for the past 31-years, has organized a one of a kind weekend, including golf and dinner with ten of the top
Huggins Wins Jim Phelan Coach of the Year Award
West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins was honored with the 2015 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award, it was announced today in Indianapolis. The award is presented annually to the top coach in Division I men’s basketball. Huggins led the Mountaineers to 25 victories and an appearance in the NCAA Sweet