High Point University President Dr. Nido Qubein made two major announcements today inside the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. He announced the hiring of Hall of Famer Orlando ‘Tubby’ Smith as the Panthers’ head coach for men’s basketball, as well as the location of the future Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena, Conference Center and Hotel. “Tubby
OFFICIAL: Western Carolina Names Mark Prosser Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Former associate head coach at Winthrop University and 15-year NCAA coaching veteran Mark Prosser was introduced as Western Carolina University’s 18th head men’s basketball coach by Director of Athletics Randy Eaton on Tuesday afternoon in a press conference held on campus in the Ramsey Center Hospitality Room. Prosser, who just completed his sixth year on
Ryan Odom Agrees in Principle to Continue to Lead UMBC Men’s Basketball Program
UMBC officials and head men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom have agreed in principle to contract amendments that will keep the Retriever mentor as the leader of the program. UMBC made history under Coach Odom’s guidance as the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No 1 seed, with a decisive victory over Virginia on
UTA makes coaching change
The University of Texas at Arlington has relieved men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross of his coaching duties, Director of Athletics Jim Baker announced today. Baker also announced the University will not retain the services of associate head coach Greg Young, assistant coaches Zak Buncik and Kenneth Mangrum and director of operations Maurice Moore. All
OFFICIAL: Niko Medved Named Head Coach at Colorado State
Colorado State Director of Athletics Joe Parker announced today that Niko Medved has accepted an offer to become head coach of the Rams’ men’s basketball program. Medved, a Colorado State assistant coach from 2007-13, recently completed his first season as head coach at Drake University where he guided the Bulldogs to their first postseason berth
Lorenzo Romar to Return to Pepperdine as Head Coach
Lorenzo Romar will return to Pepperdine University and soon begin his second stint as head coach of the men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Dr. Steve Potts announced today. Romar, 59, previously coached the Waves for three seasons between 1996-97 and 1998-99. He is currently in his first season as the associate head coach at
BREAKING REPORT: Georgia to part ways with Mark Fox
ESPN has reported that Georgia has fired head coach Mark Fox after nine seasons. The Bulldogs lost Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals and finished 18-15 overall, 7-11 in the SEC this season. Overall, Fox finished 163-133 in nine seasons in Athens. More on this breaking story as in develops.
Breaking: Kevin Ollie let go at UConn
Kevin Ollie has been fired “for just cause” as the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team after six seasons. The Huskies just finished up their second straight sub-.500 season. Overall Ollie coached the Huskies to a 127-79 record, including winning the national title in 2014. “It is unfortunate that this decision became necessary.
Western Carolina’s Larry Hunter Stepping Down After 13 Seasons
Larry Hunter today announced that he is stepping down as the Western Carolina head men’s basketball coach with the completion of the 2017-18 season. Hunter, who just wrapped up his 13th season at the head of the Catamount program, was named the head coach of WCU men’s basketball in April, 2005. “We are so very
Fairleigh Dickinson Men’s Basketball Adds Sellers to Coaching Staff
Head Coach Greg Herenda and the Fairleigh Dickinson men’s basketball program announced the addition of Patrick Sellers as Assistant Coach on Monday morning. Sellers joins the Knights after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at DePaul on head coach Dave Leitao’s staff. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Coach Sellers’ coaching acumen and experience to join
Kyle Taylor Named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Utah State
Utah State head men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea has announced that current director of player personnel Kyle Taylor has been named Special Assistant to the Head Coach. The promotion entails a broader range of duties, including increased involvement in overall program planning. “Kyle has proven to be a very valuable resource to our program in
Alabama A&M adds Dylan Howard to Coaching Staff
Alabama A&M men’s basketball head coach Donnie Marshhas announced the addition of Dylan Howard to his coaching staff. Coach Howard, who enters his 22nd year as a college basketball coach, finished his fifth season as the associate head men’s basketball coach at Morehead State last season. The team finished second in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 10-6 conference mark.