NORMAL, Ill. – Longtime standout assistant coach Ryan Pedon has been named the 20th head coach in the storied history of the Illinois State men’s basketball program. “I am extremely excited to be joining the Redbird family. I would like to thank President Kinzy, Kyle Brennan, and Mark […]
College Basketball
George Washington will not retain men’s basketball coach Jamion Christian for a 4th season
WASHINGTON — George Washington University Director of Athletics Tanya Vogel announced today that Jamion Christian will not return as head coach of the men’s basketball program. In three seasons, Christian compiled a 29-50 record, including 12-18 in 2021-22. GW saw its season end on Thursday in its first […]
Florida Gulf Coast hires Pat Chambers as Men’s Basketball coach
The fifth head coach in program history FORT MYERS, Fla. – Pat Chambers, an 11-year veteran head coach, was officially introduced as the new FGCU men’s basketball head coach on Tuesday, March 15 in a special press conference from the Hillmyer-Tremont Suite in Alico Arena. Chambers is […]
Florida Gulf Coast releases Men’s Basketball Coach Michael Fly
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh announced today that FGCU has released head men’s basketball coach Michael Fly from the remainder of his contract and will seek new leadership for the program. “With deep appreciation for Coach Fly’s numerous sacrifices, efforts and contributions to FGCU over the past […]
Michigan State Men’s Basketball News: Coach K and Coach Izzo one last time; Michigan State Readies for Duke in NCAA Tournament Second Round
Greenville, S.C. – Following a late-night first round NCAA Tournament win on Friday night, Michigan State’s men’s basketball got to work immediately as the No. 7 seed Spartans play No. 2 seed Duke on Sunday, March 20 at Bon Secour Wellness Arena. The game will […]
Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball News: Coach K and No. 2-Seed Duke, No. 7-Seed Michigan State Clash Sunday in Second Round
THE OPENING TIP With a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line, familiar foes No. 2-seed Duke battles No. 7-seed Michigan State in an NCAA Tournament second-round game on Sunday in Greenville, S.C. The game tips at 5:15 p.m. ET on CBS with Jim […]
Vanderbilt Commodores hosts UD Flyers; features ex-Flyer Rodney Chatman and Scotty Pippen Jr.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The next road block on Vanderbilt’s postseason journey comes in the form of a 24-win Dayton team. The Flyers (24-10) come to town this weekend looking to end Vandy’s National Invitational Tournament run when they meet the Commodores at 2 p.m. Sunday in […]
Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball News: Hogs get past New Mexico State; advances to Second Straight Sweet 16
Online Version: https://bit.ly/3JvYu3d FINAL STATS: https://bit.ly/3CWdV2e BUFFALO, N.Y. – For the first time since three straight trips to the Sweet 16 from 1993-95, the Arkansas Razorbacks are headed back to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season thanks to a hard-fought, 53-48 win over New Mexico State […]
The Citadel announces Men’s Basketball coach Duggar Baucom leaving to pursue other interests
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel is exploring potential replacements for Bulldogs’ basketball coach, Duggar Baucom, the head men’s basketball coach since 2015. The 2021-22 basketball season will be his last in that role. “The Citadel is grateful for Coach Baucom’s professionalism and dedication,” said The Citadel Athletic Director, Mike Capaccio. […]
Binghamton removes interim tag from Levell Sanders; makes him permanent Men’s Basketball coach through 26-27 season
VESTAL, N.Y. – In the midst of a resurgent season that has the Bearcats near the top of the conference standings, Levell Sanders has been named permanent men’s basketball coach at Binghamton, Interim Director of Athletics Dennis Kalina announced on Thursday. Sanders signed a five-year contract that will keep […]
Ball State announces Men’s Basketball coach James Whitford will not return
March 14, 2022 MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State University men’s basketball head coach James Whitford will not return for a 10th season and a strategic search for the next leader of the program will begin immediately, it was announced Monday. “James restored respect into the program, made the state […]
Mo Williams resigns as Alabama State Men’s Basketball coach
MONTGOMERY, Ala. |Mo Williams has submitted his letter of resignation at Alabama State University after serving a two-year stint as the head coach of the program. “We want to thank coach Williams and his staff for their contributions to Alabama State and the men’s basketball program,” […]
Louisville hires former Cardinals star Kenny Payne to restore glory to Men’s Basketball Program
March 18, 2022 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kenny Payne, a veteran college and NBA coach with seventeen years of coaching experience and a former Cardinal basketball great, has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at the University of Louisville, Interim Director of Athletics Josh Heird announced today. Payne’s […]
Not long after leaving Florida, Mike White takes Georgia Bulldogs Men’s Basketball job
March 13, 2022 ATHENS, Ga. — Mike White, who has averaged more than 22 wins per season in 11 campaigns as head coach at Florida and Louisiana Tech, has been named the 23rd head men’s basketball coach of the Georgia Bulldogs. Josh Brooks, UGA’s J. Reid Parker […]
Duke and Coach K advances in NCAA Tourney with win over Cal State Fullerton, 78-61
3/18/2022 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Freshman Paolo Banchero recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds and No. 2-seeded Duke had five players score in double figures as the Blue Devils opened the NCAA Tournament with a 78-61 win over No. 15-seed Cal State Fullerton on Friday at Bons Secours Wellness […]
Umode, Notae and Davis lead Arkansas to First Round win over Vermont in NCAA Tournament
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 Online Version: https://bit.ly/3KVmCwo FINAL STATS: https://bit.ly/3ImRGUi BUFFALO, N.Y. – It’s all about surviving and advancing in the NCAA Tournament and Arkansas did just that Thursday night in a 75-71 victory over Vermont in the first round of the NCAA Tournament inside KeyBank Arena. The […]
Mike White resigns at Florida; takes rival Georgia Bulldogs basketball coaching job
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mike White was announced as Georgia men’s basketball head coach on Sunday. White compiled a 142-88 record in seven seasons at Florida. Florida will compete in postseason play if selected, and associate head coach Al Pinkins will serve as interim head coach. Scott Stricklin, Florida Athletic Director:“Mike White informed […]
Mississippi State and Men’s Basketball coach Ben Howland part ways
March 17, 2022 STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics John Cohen announced on Thursday that MSU and head men’s basketball coach Ben Howland will part ways effective immediately. Howland recently completed his seventh season as MSU’s head coach. “We are appreciative of the time and effort Coach Howland devoted in leading […]
Former Dayton and Indiana head coach Archie Miller returns to college basketball after year off with Rhode Island Rams
3/18/2022 KINGSTON, R.I. – Archie Miller has been named as the new men’s basketball coach for the University of Rhode Island, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Friday. Miller signed a five-year contract with Rhode Island. He will be officially introduced as the 21st head coach in program […]
Rhode Island lets David Cox go after Four Seasons as head basketball coach
3/11/2022 KINGSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island men’s basketball head coach David Cox will not return to the program next season, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Friday. Cox, who completed his fourth season with the Rams, had two years remaining on the contract he signed in April of 2018. “David […]