Western Oregon University head women’s basketball coach Greg Bruce will take a medical leave of absence, effective immediately. No timetable has been set for Bruce’s return to the program as he deals with non-life threatening medical issues. Bruce is in his seventh-year with the WOU program and in his 22nd season as a collegiate head
Fernandez Wins 200th
After 13 years as the head coach at the University of South Florida, Jose Fernandez won his 200th game on Monday. His Bulls women’s basketball team beat Detroit, 74-60. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Tussey Named Interim Coach
Southwestern Community College has announced Steve Tussey of Orient will be the interim head coach for the Spartans’ women’s basketball team, effective immediately. Tussey succeeds Brett Gilcrist, who has been had coach for the Spartans since 2010. Earlier this week, Gilcrist cited personal reasons for leaving. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching
Nixon Notches Number 300
Utah Valley University women’s basketball coach Cathy Nixon picked up her 300th-career victory Saturday afternoon as her Wolverines (3-9) ran past Northern Arizona 62-44 in Flagstaff. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Kerans Earns 500th Career Victory
The Millikin women’s basketball team defeated Illinois College to give Big Blue Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lori Kerans her 500th career victory. The win came on Dec. 15 at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Mo. during the annual Tri-Conference Tournament. Kerans becomes the 15th active NCAA Division III women’s basketball coach to reach 500 victories
Mike Miller Wins # 500
Messiah College head coach Mike Miller earned his 500th career win on Saturday night, as the Falcons defeated Albright College 53-43. Ranked No. 8 in the latest ESPN/USA Today Top 25 Poll, Messiah moves to 7-0 with the victory. A former player for the Falcons’ men’s basketball team, Miller moves his career coaching record to
Syracuse promotes Solice
Syracuse women’s basketball head coach Quentin Hillsman has announced the appointment of Cedric Solice to assistant coach on his staff, transitioning from director of basketball operations/assistant strength coach, a position he held for three years. Solice is in his seventh season overall on head coach Hillsman’s staff. "I am truly excited and feel very blessed
Morehouse Wins 400th
Hope College women’s basketball coach Brian Morehouse earned the 400th win of his career Tuesday night. In 17 seasons, coach Morehouse has guided the Flying Dutch to a record of 400-68. The 83% winning percentage is the second best among all active NCAA Division III women’s basketball coaches. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college
Landers Wins 800th at Georiga
Georgia’s Andy Landers became only the eighth head coach in basketball history – men’s or women’s – to record 800 wins at one Division I institution. Landers career win mark now stands at 882 after winning 82 games at Roane State prior to coming to Georgia. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching
Otero Junior College Hires Assistant
Danielle Miller has been named the new assistant women’s basketball coach at Otero Junior College. Miller was an assistant girls’ basketball coach at Las Animas High School for two years. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.