Portland basketball icon Terry Porter has been named head men’s basketball coach at the University of Portland, Athletic Director Scott Leykam announced today. Porter, a 17-year NBA veteran player and former NBA head coach, becomes the 21st basketball head coach in Pilot history. The University has planned an introductory press conference for Tuesday at noon
BREAKING: Kyle Smith Named Head Basketball Coach at San Francisco
Kyle Smith, who has served as the head coach at Columbia University for the last six seasons, has been named head men’s basketball coach at the University of San Francisco, Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today. Smith, 46, becomes the 19th head coach of one of college basketball’s most storied programs that has won two NCAA
OFFICIAL: Herb Sendek Named Head Coach at Santa Clara
With a resume that includes 18 postseason appearances and three conference coach of the year awards, along with demonstrated player and staff development, Herb Sendek has been hired as Santa Clara’s head men’s basketball coach. Sendek, one of the three youngest coaches with 400 or more career victories, has had three successful head-coaching tenures at
OFFICIAL: Pacific Hires Damon Stoudamire as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
University of the Pacific Director of Athletics Ted Leland has announced the hiring of Damon Stoudamire as Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Stoudamire becomes the 22nd head coach in school history. A press conference will be held at 1:30 pm at the Vereschagin Alumni House to announce the hiring where Dr. Leland and Coach Stoudamire will speak. Stoudamire honed
BREAKING: Eric Reveno Will Not Return as Head Basketball Coach at Portland
The University of Portland announced today that Eric Reveno will not return as men’s basketball head coach. Reveno recently completed his 10th season at Portland. “I would like to thank Coach Reveno for his service, dedication and contributions to the University over the past ten years,” Athletic Director Scott Leykam said. “He has represented the University
BREAKING: Rex Walters Fired as Head Basketball Coach at San Francisco
University of San Francisco Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters following eight years as the Dons’ head coach. “I’d like to thank Coach Walters for his eight years of service to the University of San Francisco and our men’s basketball program,” said Sidwell. “However, I
OFFICIAL: Keating Will Not Return as Men’s Basketball Coach at Santa Clara
Thanks to a great source who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this story first earlier this afternoon (BREAKING: Keating Out at Santa Clara). (**Edit: apparently ESPN beat us by 12 minutes on this one – I’ll type faster next time!)…. It’s now been made official, head men’s basketball coach Kerry Keating will not return to
BREAKING: Verlin Officially Out as Head Basketball Coach at Pacific
Ron Verlin, who has been suspended since December, is officially out as the men’s basketball coach at Pacific. Pacific Athletic Director Pacific Athletic Director Ted Leland released the following statement today: “Head basketball coach Ron Verlin and assistant coach Dwight Young are leaving their jobs at Pacific, effective today. I thank Ron and Dwight for