Danny Manning, who has served as a collegiate head or assistant coach for 15 years and is one of the premier players in college basketball history, has joined the University of Louisville men’s basketball staff as associate head coach under the Cardinals’ first-year head coach Kenny Payne. Manning has nearly nine years of head coaching experience, having
Maryland Assistant Shingler Suspended
The University of Maryland has suspended assistant men’s basketball coach Bruce Shingler. UM officials released the following statement: “Maryland men’s basketball assistant coach Bruce Shingler has been suspended for 30 days for a violation of his employment agreement.” No other details were given, and there were no other comments made by the athletic department. Shingler
BREAKING: Turgeon out at Maryland; Danny Manning named Interim Head Coach
In a mutual decision, Maryland Athletics announced that Mark Turgeon is stepping down as the head coach for the men’s basketball program. “After a series of conversations with Coach Turgeon, we agreed that a coaching change was the best move for Coach Turgeon and for the Maryland Men’s Basketball program,” said Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett
REPORT: Danny Manning set to join Maryland Basketball Staff
According to a Washington Post report, Danny Manning will join the Maryland Men’s Basketball Staff. Manning and Terps head coach Mark Turgeon were teammates at Kansas in the mid-1980’s. Manning spent six seasons as the head coach at Wake Forest (2014-20), where he went 78-111 (.413). He also served as the head coach at Tulsa
OFFICIAL: Manning relieved of duties at Wake Forest
Following up on the reports from earlier today. Wake Forest has now released an official statement concerning the dismissal of head basketball coach Danny Manning: Wake Forest University Director of Athletics John Currie announced today that men’s basketball head coach Danny Manning has been relieved of his duties. “After a comprehensive review of the men’s
BREAKING: Wake Forest fires Danny Manning
Wake Forest has fired head basketball coach Danny Manning. This was first reported by Jeff Goodman of stadium.com, earlier this morning. The firing comes just weeks after Manning told the Winston-Salem Journal that he expected to return next season. In his six seasons as the Deamon Deacons head coach, Manning has gone 78-111 (30-80 ACC,
REPORT: Manning expects to return to Wake Forest next season
According to a report today in the Winston-Salem Journal, Danny Manning expects to return as the head basketball coach at Wake Forest next season. According to the report, Wake AD John Currie is still reviewing the program, but Manning added, “I expect to be back and that’s my mindset. Not only me but my staff,
Rex Walters joins Wake Forest Basketball Staff
The Wake Forest men’s basketball program announced Monday (May 13) the addition of Rex Walters as an Associate Head Coach. Walters joins the program after spending last season as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Nevada. “First and foremost, I am excited about working for Danny Manning,” said Walters. “Coach Manning is someone
Jamil Jones resigns as Assistant Basketball Coach at Wake Forest
Wake Forest announced the resignation of assistant men’s basketball coach Jamill Jones. Jones had been on leave from the school since August 10. “I believe it is in the best interest of both the team and me personally that I resign from my position,” said Jones. “It is my sincerest hope and desire that stepping
Danny Manning will Return to Wake Forest
Wake Forest University men’s basketball head coach Danny Manning will return for the 2019-20 season, Athletic Director Ron Wellman announced on Friday (March 22). The 2019-20 campaign will be Manning’s sixth season leading the program. “Following the season, Danny and I had an extensive series of meetings to discuss the future of the program,” said
Danny Manning Signs Contract Extension at Wake Forest
Wake Forest Athletic Director Ron Wellman announced that head men’s basketball coach Danny Manning has signed a contract extension. Manning is in his fourth season at Wake Forest and led the Deacons to the 2017 NCAA Tournament. Under his leadership, Wake Forest has recruited a top 10 class for 2018 and has signed four top
Wake Forest Dirt: Deacons to hire Jamill Jones as Assistant Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com can confirm a report by Deacons Illustrated that Danny Manning will add Jamill Jones to his staff as an assistant coach. Jones, who spent last season as an assistant to Johnny Dawkins at Central Florida, will replace Brett Ballard who became the head coach at Washburn University earlier this spring. A former assistant at