UAB President Ray Watts and the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees have agreed upon a contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Robert Ehsan. Ehsan, who is 37-29 in his first two seasons as head coach, guided the Blazers to their third 20-win season in the last four years and the sixth in
Ballard Named FIU Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Obviously a day behind here because DK is still sitting on the beach (ironically, not far from FIU)… FIU Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia announced on Friday, the hiring of Jeremy Ballard as the ninth head coach in the history of the FIU men’s basketball program. “Excitement and joy do not even
OFFICIAL: Kimble Added to Charlotte Men’s Basketball Staff
Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez has announced the hiring Kotie Kimble as assistant coach. Kimble joins the 49ers coaching staff after spending the last seven years as an assistant coach at William & Mary. “Kotie brings a combination of experience and youth to the coaching staff,” Sanchez said. “That combination allows him
Vic Sfera Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez has announced the hiring of Vic Sfera as assistant coach. Sfera comes to Charlotte after spending the last two seasons as assistant coach at Liberty University. “Vic is a young coach with tremendous integrity,” Sanchez said. “He is a tireless worker who brings a wealth of experience
OFFICIAL: FIU does not renew contract of Head Basketball Coach Anthony Evans
FIU Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia announces that the contract for head men’s basketball coach Anthony Evans will not be renewed. The Panthers will begin a national search for a new head coach immediately. “I want to thank Anthony for the job he did with our men’s basketball program,” Garcia said. “He
HOT: Anthony Evans out at FIU
HoopDirt.com now confirm that Anthony Evans is no longer the head coach at Florida International. This was first reported by Jeff Borzello. Evans became the head coach at FIU back in 2013. He compiled a 65-94 mark during his tenure, including a 14-18 (8-10) record this past season. Before coming to FIU, Evans spent six
Nick McDevitt adds Sean Dixon to MTSU Basketball Staff
After just a few days on the job, Middle Tennessee head men’s basketball coach Nick McDevitt announced Friday the hiring of his first assistant coach in former UNC Asheville associate head coach Sean Dixon. Dixon has spent the last five seasons under McDevitt with the Bulldogs, starting out as an assistant coach before being elevated
BREAKING: Florida Atlantic Fires Head Basketball Coach Michael Curry
Michael Curry has been relieved of his duties as Florida Atlantic University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately, Brian White, FAU’s vice president and director of athletics, announced today. The university would like to thank Coach Curry for his commitment to FAU during his time with the Owls. Unfortunately, results on the court did not
REPORT: Ole Miss to Hire MTSU’s Kermit Davis
Ole Miss will hire Middle Tennessee State head coach Kermit Davis to replace Andy Kennedy according to a report this morning from Jon Rothstein. Davis has led MTSU to a 25-7 record, the program’s first-ever Top 25 ranking, and an NIT bid this season. MTSU won 31 games last year, and claimed both the 2016
OFFICIAL: UTEP Names Rodney Terry Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Rodney Terry, who led Fresno State to the 2016 Mountain West Conference Tournament title and three postseason bids in the last five years, was appointed the 19th head coach in UTEP men’s basketball history on Monday. “We are delighted to welcome Coach Terry to El Paso and we’re excited about the future of UTEP Basketball
BREAKING: UNC Charlotte Fires Head Basketball Coach Mark Price
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Dr. Philip Dubois and Director of Athletics Judy Rose, today, announced that third-year head men’s basketball coach Mark Price has been released from his contract, effective immediately. “Mark and (his wife) Laura have dedicated time and energy to strengthen our men’s basketball program,” Dubois said. “It’s always difficult to part ways with
Jake Stoffers named men’s basketball video coordinator at Southern Miss
Southern Miss men’s basketball coach Doc Sadler has announced that Jake Stoffers has been named the team’s video coordinator for the 2017-18 season. “I’ve been very fortunate in my young career to work with great people,” Stoffers said. “The amount I’ve learned from Coach Sadler the last couple years has been invaluable. I’m excited to
