The University of Washington has promoted Will Conroy to Associate Head Coach of the men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Hopkins announced Wednesday. Conroy has served the last seven seasons as an assistant coach for the Huskies. “I’m thrilled to announce this promotion for Will,” Hopkins said. “He is passionate about coaching and developing student-athletes on and off the
Washington Basketball Staff Update: Rice out, Jones in
University of Washington assistant coach Dave Rice is no longer on Mike Hopkins staff. The former UNLV head coach had been at UW since 2017. He released the following statement on Twitter: Additionally, UW announced the hiring of Wyking Jones as an assistant coach. The school released the following announcement: University of Washington head coach
Cameron Dollar departs Washington Staff
Washington assistant Cameron Dollar has announced via Twitter that he has departed the Huskies men’s basketball staff. Dollar, the former head coach at Seattle, had been with Mike Hopkins at UW for the past three seasons. He also spent 2002-09 at UW on Lorenzo Romar’s staff before taking over at Seattle.
Bowden named DBO at Washington
University of Washington head coach Mike Hopkins has tapped Michael Bowden as the Huskies’ Director of Basketball Operations starting immediately. Bowden previously served as Hopkins’ Director of Special Projects for the last two seasons. In his current role, Bowden will oversee all aspects of the Husky program including travel, budget, academics, camp, player management, overall
Washington extends Hopkins through 2025
Washington Athletic Director Jen Cohen announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Mike Hopkins has agreed to an extension that will keep the back-to-back Pac-12 Coach of the Year on Montlake through 2025. “I couldn’t be happier to be at the University of Washington and am so thankful for the leadership we have under both President
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 2/1/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Colorado State head basketball coach Larry Eustachy is facing new conduct investigation. CSU athletic director Joe Parker said Wednesday, “We have started a climate assessment, which involves conversations with the students and staff members associated with the men’s basketball program. As always, we will not make
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/17/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… UTEP released financial information regarding pay for interim men’s basketball coach Phil Johnson as part of an open records request submitted by KVIA. As an assistant under Tim Floyd, Johnson was making about $198,000 per year plus bonuses that included one month’s extra pay for making
Dave Rice Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Washington
University of Washington head coach Mike Hopkins has announced that Dave Rice will round out his coaching staff as he was named an Assistant Coach on Tuesday. Rice has coaching experience as both a head coach and assistant and will join Will Conroy and Cameron Dollar as assistants on Hopkins staff. “Dave is a proven
BREAKING: Mike Hopkins Named University of Washington Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Mike Hopkins will take the helm of the University of Washington men’s basketball program, UW Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen announced Sunday. Hopkins comes to Washington from Syracuse University, where he spent 22 seasons alongside Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim. In 2015 Syracuse named him head coach designate, set to take over the Orange
BREAKING: Lorenzo Romar Fired as Head Basketball Coach at Washington
Lorenzo Romar will not return as head coach of the University of Washington men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen announced Wednesday. Romar recently completed his 15th season at the helm of the Huskies program. “After evaluating our men’s basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary,” Cohen said. “Today
Michael Porter Joins Lorenzo Romar’s Staff at Washington
University of Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar has announced that Michael Porter will join his staff as an assistant coach, pending a background check. Brad Jackson will move into the role of special assistant to the head coach. “We’re extremely excited to have Mike and his family join us,” said Romar. “I’ve known him for
