By Bert Leeson March 13, 2024 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville has informed Kenny Payne he will not return next season as men’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Josh Heird announced Wednesday. Heird will be available to members of the media this afternoon. “Kenny […]
College Basketball
Utah State Fires Women’s Basketball Coach Kayla Ard; Awkwardly, she announces it at Conference Tournament Press Conference
By Linda Loons 3/10/2024 LOGAN, Utah — Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Diana Sabau announced on Sunday that head women’s basketball coach Kayla Ard has been relieved of her duties after four seasons. Ard, the ninth head coach in program history, guided the […]
UIC Flames not retaining Men’s Basketball Coach Luke Yaklich
By Bert Leeson 3/10/2024 CHICAGO (March 10, 2024) – Luke Yaklich will not return next season as head coach of UIC men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced today. “After a thorough evaluation, we determined the time has come for a change,” said Lipitz. “We sincerely thank […]
A surprise firing! Coach finishes 3rd in Missouri Valley Coach of Year Voting, team is 19-13, he is an alum but Southern Illinois parts ways with Men’s Basketball head coach Bryan Mullins
By Bert Leeson 03/08/2024 CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University announced today that it has parted ways with fifth-year head coach Bryan Mullins. In five seasons at his alma mater, Mullins recorded an 86-68 record, including a 19-13 mark this season. After losing its top-two scorers […]
Peppedine Athletics News: Mourns the Passing of Gary Colson who put basketball team in National Spotlight during 11 years at helm
By Bert Leeson MALIBU, Calif. – Pepperdine athletics mourns the passing of former men’s basketball head coach Gary Colson on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was 89 years old. A 1996 Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Colson coached some of the Waves’ earliest star players. […]
Pepperdine dumps basketball coach Lorenzo Romar; ends second stint at school with record of 117-156 6 years
By Bert Leeson MALIBU – At the end of the current season, Lorenzo Romar will conclude his tenure as head coach of the Pepperdine men’s basketball team after six seasons at the helm. “Pepperdine benefited tremendously from Lorenzo Romar‘s leadership, both on and off the court, and we owe […]
Pacific Tigers News: HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH LEONARD PERRY REASSIGNED
By Bert Leeson STOCKTON, Calif. – Leonard Perry was reassigned today from his position as head men’s basketball coach to other duties at University of the Pacific. Associate head coach Josh Newman will serve as interim head coach. A national search for Pacific’s next head men’s basketball […]
Cal Poly to Part Ways with John Smith at Season’s End
By Bert Leeson SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Cal Poly Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman announced recently that head men’s basketball coach John Smith will not be returning next season. “Thanks to John for his leadership and commitment to our university,” Oberhelman said. “We wish him […]
William & Mary Tribe Fires Men’s Basketball Coach Dane Fischer
By Bert Leeson 3/10/2024 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary Director of Athletics Brian D. Mann announced a change in leadership within the men’s basketball program Sunday morning. The Tribe will part ways with current head coach Dane Fischer, who will leave the program after […]
Dana Ford out as Men’s head basketball coach at Missouri State
By Bert Leeson March 10, 2024 Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced Sunday a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program, relieving coach Dana Ford of his duties after the conclusion of the season. Missouri State finished the year […]
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Men’s Basketball Hosts hot Ohio State For Senior Day, Today 2 PM
By Danielle Daniels 3 10 2024 RUTGERS GAME NOTES https://scarletknights.com/documents/2024/3/8/2023_24_MBB_GameNotes_OhioStateHome.pdf OHIO STATE GAME NOTES https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/2023/11/25/mens-basketball-media-center PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers men’s basketball will host Ohio State this Sunday, a 2 p.m. game to wrap up the regular season. The game will be broadcast on […]
Washington Huskies and Basketball coach Mike Hopkins to part ways after season concludes
March 08, 2024 The University of Washington will part ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins at the conclusion of the season, Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today. “Mike has led the program with great integrity during his seven years at Washington, and remains […]
Loyola Greyhounds announces after 6 seasons, head men’s basketball coach Tavaras Hardy is stepping down; team was 7-25 this year
3/8/2024 BALTIMORE – Tavaras Hardy announced he is stepping down today as head men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Maryland where he recently completed his sixth season on the Greyhounds’ sideline. “Tavaras has been passionate about the well-being and success of not just our men’s basketball […]
UD Flyers old nemesis, VCU invades UD Arena tonight at 7 PM
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Led by Warrick’s 35 points, NKU Men’s Basketball advances to Indy after classic OT thriller over Wright State, 99-97
By Bert Leeson 3 7 2024 DAYTON, Ohio – For the fifth straight season under head coach Darrin Horn, the Northern Kentucky men’s basketball program is Indianapolis bound after NKU defeated Horizon League rival Wright State in an instant overtime classic, 99-97 at the Nutter Center […]
Buwalda, Crowley & Nead from Women’s Basketball Receive 2023-24 Accolades from Horizon League
By Annie Walker INDIANAPOLIS (March 4, 2024) – Three Panthers earned postseason recognition from the Horizon League as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Receiving postseason accolades were Jorey Buwalda, Grace Crowley, and Kendall Nead. […]
Milwaukee Panthers Women’s Basketball News: Kamy Peppler Garners Horizon League Player of the Week Honors
By Annie Walker March 03, 2024 HORIZON LEAGUE RELEASE https://horizonleague.org/news/2024/3/3/swimming-diving-under-armour-hlwbb-players-of-the-week-march-3.aspx INDIANAPOLIS – On Sunday, the Horizon League announced its final weekly honors for the 2023-24 season with Milwaukee’s Kamy Peppler earning the distinction of Horizon League Player of the Week following her performance in the team’s […]
#5 Milwaukee Heads to #4 Wright State, To Open Postseason Play in Horizon League Quarterfinals
By Annie Walker 3 7 2024 GAME NOTES https://mkepanthers.com/documents/2024/3/6/202324_WBB_Game_Notes32.pdf MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee women’s basketball team begins postseason play on Thursday in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 Barbasol Horizon League Women’s Basketball Championship as the fifth-seeded Panthers visit fourth-seeded Wright State at the […]
After 1-31 season, Detroit Mercy and Basketball coach Mike Davis mutually agree to part ways
By Bert Leeson 03.07.24 DETROIT (3/7/2024) — University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced today that the University and head men’s basketball coach Mike Davis have mutually agreed to part ways effective immediately. Coach Davis recently completed his sixth year at UDM finishing […]
IUPUI fires Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Crenshaw after 3-year record of 14-79
By Bert Leeson 3/6/2024 INDIANAPOLIS – IUPUI Director of Athletics Luke Bosso announced today (Mar. 6) that head men’s basketball coach Matt Crenshaw has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I want to thank Coach Crenshaw for his countless contributions to the IUPUI basketball […]