Davis Steps Down to Move Up: Furman coach Larry Davis is leaving the Paladins to take an associate coaching position at Cincinnati under new coach Mick Cronin. Davis said Cronin made an offer that he “had a difficult time turning down.” He has been Furman’s coach for the past nine […]
Month: April 2006
Iowa State: Prioleau Joins Cyclones
Prioleau Joins Cyclones: Marquette assistant coach Jean Prioleau has left the Golden Eagles to take a similar position at Iowa State under new Cyclones coach Greg McDermott. Prioleau was an assistant under Tom Crean for one season after working at Wichita State for five years. While with the Shockers, he […]
Conversation with Kyle Kiederling
A Conversation with Kyle Kiederling, Author of Shooting Star, The Bevo Francis Story by Adam Shandler If I asked you who scored 113 points in one college game, would you be able to give me the answer? Here are a few hints: it wasn’t Wilt, it wasn’t Russell and it […]
National Championship
National Championship: No. 3 Florida completed a dominant run to the school’s first national championship with a 73-57 victory against No. 2 UCLA. The Gators took the lead early in the first half and never trailed after the Bruins opened a 4-2 lead. By halftime, Florida had stretched the lead […]
Arizona State: Sendek Starts Fresh on the West Coast
Sendek Starts Fresh on the West Coast: Arizona State officials have hired North Carolina State coach Herb Sendek to replace Rob Evans in Phoenix. Sendek leaves the Wolfpack despite reaching the NCAA Tournament five consecutive seasons. In 10 seasons in Raleigh, Sendek led the Wolfpack to a 191-132 record. But […]
Wright State: Brownell Bolts the CAA
Brownell Bolts the CAA: UNC – Wilmington coach Brad Brownell has left the Seahawks’ sidelines to accept the coaching position at Wright State. Brownell led the Seahawks to a share of the Colonial Athletic Association regular-season title and the conference tournament championship. UNC – Wilmington entered the NCAA Tournament as […]
Delaware: Blue Hens Choose a Hawk for a Coach
Blue Hens Choose a Hawk for a Coach: Delaware has hired Saint Joseph’s assistant coach Monte Ross to become the Blue Hens’ next head coach. Ross will take his first head coaching job after working for Phil Martelli and the Hawks for the past 10 years. Ross replaces David Henderson, […]
Hampton: Pirates Choose ACC Assistant
Pirates Choose ACC Assistant: Hampton officials ended their search for a new coach by hiring Clemson recruiting coordinator Kevin Nickelberry. The position will be Nickelberry’s first head coaching position after working as an assistant at Clemson, Charlotte, Holy Cross, Monmouth and Howard at the Division I level. He spent the […]
Cleveland State: Viking Abandons Ship
Viking Abandons Ship: Cleveland State coach Mike Garland resigned after three unsuccessful seasons leading the Vikings. Garland compiled a 23-60 in his run at Cleveland State, including a 10-18 record this season. A perennial Horizon Conference bottom feeder, the school wants to find someone who can help the Vikings compete […]
Possible Attrition At Weber State
New Weber Coach May Face Early Attrition by Nick Dettmann Every first-year coach expects to go through changes and hardships. But new Weber State coach Randy Rahe already has a problem not even a month into his tenure. According to a report by the Rocky Mountain Basketball News, the Wildcats […]
