Following up on a the Georgia State staff DIRT that I mentioned on 4/18. GSU has released the following announcing the official hiring of Cliff Warren and Chris Kreider… Mike Holmes/Sports Communications ATLANTA-Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier announced the first two assistant coaches on his staff on Monday with the additions of Chris Kreider
Texas State extends Kaspar
Texas State University’s Director of Athletics Dr. Larry Teis has announced the extension of head men’s basketball coach Danny Kaspar through the 2022-2023 season, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to extend coach Kaspar as our head men’s basketball coach,” Teis said. “He has put together a couple of historic seasons on the court, while cultivating
Kerns Named Head Basketball Coach at App State
A new era of Appalachian State men’s basketball has arrived. Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Thursday that Dustin Kerns has agreed to become the 22nd head coach in App State men’s basketball history, pending approvals by the University Board of Trustees and the North Carolina Board of Governors. Kerns, who oversaw a dramatic turnaround
OFFICIAL: Scott Cross Named Head Basketball Coach at Troy
Scott Cross has been named Troy’s men’s basketball head coach, Senior Vice Chancellor for Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Tuesday. Cross averaged 19 wins in his 12 seasons as the head coach at UT Arlington and led the Mavericks to five postseason appearances. A fan reception will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the
Williams Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Georgia State
A former Georgia State basketball stand-out and assistant coach for the Panthers, Travis Williams, was named the Interim Head Coach by Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb on Tuesday. Williams, a native of Tifton, Ga., scored more than 1,000 career points at Georgia State. He graduated in 1995 before earning a Master’s in Sports Administration at
OFFICIAL: Tulane Names Ron Hunter Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tulane University Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the hiring of veteran head coach Ron Hunter, as the 25th men’s basketball head coach in the 109-year history of the program. Tulane Athletics will introduce Hunter at a news conference at Noon on Tuesday (March 26) at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.
Hunter confirms he’s headed to Tulane
Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter has confirmed to Fox 5 in Atlanta that he is headed to Tulane. Hunter has been at GSU for the past eight seasons (171-95) – his team went 24-10 this season and captured the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Before being hired at Georgia State in 2011, Hunter had spent
REPORT: Georgia State’s Ron Hunter nearing deal with Tulane
According to a report from Jon Rothstein, Georgia State’s Ron Hunter is finalizing a deal to become the next head basketball coach at Tulane. Following last night’s loss to Houston in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Hunter told the press when asked about the Tulane rumors that he is “going to take 48
OFFICIAL: App State releases Head Basketball Coach Jim Fox from contract
Appalachian State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Friday that head men’s basketball coach Jim Fox has been released from his contract following his fifth season at the helm of the Mountaineers’ program. “I want to thank Jim and his staff for all they have done for our basketball program,” Gillin said. “Jim inherited a
REPORT: Fox out at Appalachian State
Multiple reports, including one from App State Mania are confirming that Jim Fox is out as the head coach at Appalachian State. Fox, who reportedly has two-years left on his deal, ends his tenure with a 54-96 record. The Mountaineers finished this season 11-21 (6-12 Sun Belt). More on this when it becomes official.
Troy Dismisses Men’s Basketball Coach Phil Cunningham
Troy Senior Vice Chancellor for Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Monday a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program as head coach Phil Cunningham has been relieved of his duties following his sixth season at Troy. ‘I want to thank Phil Cunningham and his staff for their dedication to Troy University,” McClain said. “They have
Richard extended through 2022-23 at Louisiana Monroe
Ninth-year Louisiana Monroe men’s head basketball coach Keith Richard has signed a contract extension through the 2022-23 season, according to an announcement made Interim Athletics Director Scott McDonald. Richard’s contract extension was approved by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System last Tuesday (Feb. 5). With seven games remaining in the 2018-19