The NCAA released their infractions findings and penalties today surrounding their investigation into the Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball program, and the involvement of two boosters. The penalties are as follows the full report can be read below that): Four years of probation. A 2019-20 postseason ban for the men’s basketball team. A fine of $5,000
Former Yellow Jackets standout Elder joins Pastner’s staff
Former Georgia Tech player B.J. Elder, a standout member of the Yellow Jackets’ 2004 NCAA runner-up team, has joined the men’s basketball staff as associate director of player personnel, head coach Josh Pastner announced. A veteran of 10 years in European professional basketball following his stellar Tech career, Elder, 36, joins the staff following three
Georgia Tech Names Anthony Wilkins Assistant Basketball Coach
Anthony Wilkins, an Atlanta native and former Kent State star who spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach at Tulane, has been named to fill one of the two vacant assistant coaching positions for the Yellow Jackets, head coach Josh Pastner announced Tuesday. Wilkins, 37, will be involved with on-court development of Tech’s
OFFICIAL: Loyola University Maryland Names Tavaras Hardy Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Tavaras Hardy has been named the 21st head men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Maryland, Donna M. Woodruff, the Greyhounds’ assistant vice president and director of athletics, announced today. A noted recruiter, Hardy has served on coaching staffs in the Big Ten, Big East and Atlantic Coast Conferences over the last 12 seasons. Hardy, 38,
HOT: Tavaras Hardy to be named next Head Basketball Coach at Loyola (Maryland)
HoopDirt.com can now confirm reports that Georgia Tech assistant Tavares Hardy will become the next head coach at Loyola (MD). He replaces GG Smith who “resigned” back on March 8th. Hardy spent the past two seasons on Josh Pastner’s staff, and has also been an assistant at Georgetown and Northwestern. He was one of three
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 2/9/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Potential NCAA violations in the Patriot League?? Weird, but true…apparently three Holy Cross men’s basketball players have been suspended and did not play in the Crusaders loss on Wednesday (one in which they scored a program record low 34 point). According to a statement released by
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 2/7/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Yesterday, UConn Athletic director David Benedict publicly commented on the future of head coach Kevin Ollie. He said, “Coach Ollie and I have spoken, he understands he has got to focus on things he can control. I have a good relationship with Coach, I believe he
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/15/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… LSU head coach Will Wade has issued an apology after he flipped out at the end of the Alabama game on Saturday (video HERE). Wade said he texted the SEC coordinator of officiating after the game to say that any contact he made with an official
HoopDirt Daily News – 12/8/17
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Almost two weeks after being placed on paid administrative leave (HoopDirt story HERE), the status of Georgia Tech assistant coach Darryl LaBarrie is still up in the air. According to a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the NCAA, with Tech’s assistance, is continuing an investigation into
Georgia Tech Assistant Basketball Coach Placed on Paid Administrative Leave
Georgia Tech men’s basketball assistant coach Darryl LaBarrie has been placed on paid administrative leave while the school reviews a recently reported alleged violation of NCAA rules, director of athletics Todd Stansbury and head coach Josh Pastner announced. According to multiple reports, the violation occurred during an official visit by a prospect to Georgia Tech.
