UMBC Director of Athletics Tim Hall announced today the hiring of Ryan Odom as UMBC’s new head men’s basketball coach. Odom, the ninth head men’s basketball coach in school history, will be introduced to the campus community and media at an event to be held at UMBC next week. Odom served as head men’s basketball coach at Lenoir-Rhyne
Jacksonville University Extends Jasick’s Contract
Jacksonville University has extended by four years the contract of head men’s basketball coach Tony Jasick, Chief Athletics Officer Dr. Donnie Horner said Wednesday. Terms of the agreement will not be announced, but the extension has Jasick with the school through 2023. “We are thrilled to extend Tony Jasick’s contract and be able to keep
USC Men’s Basketball Coach Enfield’s Contract Extended Through 2021
Third-year USC head men’s basketball coach Andy Enfield, who guided the Trojans to 21 wins and a berth in the NCAA Tournament this season, has had his contract extended through the 2021 season, it was announced today (March 28). “We are very excited about the direction of our men’s basketball program under Coach Enfield and
HOT: Travis Ford out at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Director of Athletics Mike Holder and basketball coach Travis Ford have mutually agreed that the school and Ford will part ways. Ford concludes his eight seasons at Oklahoma State with an overall record of 155-111, including a conference record of 63-75. The Cowboys ended the 2015-2016 season at 12-20 and 3-15 in Big
Johnson Elevated to Associate Coach at Louisville
Kenny Johnson, an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Louisville for the past two years, has been elevated to associate head coach by UofL Head Coach Rick Pitino. “Kenny is a five-star coach, a five-star recruiter and a five-star person,” said Pitino. “We want him to remain a part of our family for
Canisius Basketball Coach Jim Baron Agrees to Contract Extension
Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced today that Jim Baron and the College have agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the Canisius men’s basketball program through the 2019-20 season. Baron, a 29-year Division I head coaching veteran, has compiled 461 career wins, making him one of 36 active Division
Kennedy Wins 200th Game at Ole Miss
Senior Stefan Moody led four Rebels in double figures with 29 points as Ole Miss rolled past Louisiana Tech 99-80 to give head coach Andy Kennedy his 200th career victory at Ole Miss. The Rebels set two goals prior to Southeastern Conference play and both goals were accomplished Tuesday night. “We’re trying to get some
Theus Agrees to Contract Extension
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish CSUN Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin today announced that he has extended Head Men’s Basketball Coach Reggie Theus‘ appointment through the 2019-20 season. Theus’ previous appointment extended through the end of the upcoming 2015-16 season, and four additional years have been added. “I’m very pleased that the
Youngstown State Hires Director of Operations
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Matt Lynch has joined the Youngstown State men’s basketball staff as Director of Operations. Lynch began his duties with the Penguins on Oct. 16. As director of operations, his duties include overseeing all of the day-to-day operations, video and technology, team travel, academic support, community outreach, on-campus recruiting, serving
Elston Returns To IU Program As Director of Player Development
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Indiana University men’s basketball coach Tom Crean has announced that former Hoosier Derek Elston has returned to the program and will serve as the Director of Player Development. In that role, Elston’s duties will include player mentoring and life skills programing, administrative operations, and involvement in the program’s support
LIU Brooklyn Completes Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish LIU Brooklyn head men’s basketball coach Jack Perri has announced two additions to his coaching staff for the 2015-16 season. Kenyon Spears will serve as an assistant coach for the Blackbirds, while Alvin Vivican has been named the director of basketball operations. A coaching veteran with over a decade
Cutts Receives Contract Extension Through 2019-20
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish UC Riverside Director of Athletics Tamica Smith Jones announced today that the Highlanders have signed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dennis Cutts to a contract extension through the 2019-20 season. Cutts was named interim head coach in 2013-14, and head coach the following year, after six seasons as the lead