MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis has hired Tubby Smith as its new men’s basketball coach, choosing to go with a veteran to get the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. The university announced the hire Thursday on its athletic department’s website. This is yhe sixth head coaching job for the 64-year-old Smith, who spent the last […]
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AP source: Georgia Tech reaches agreement to hire Pastner
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has reached an agreement with Josh Pastner to become Georgia Tech’s next men’s basketball coach, said a person familiar with the negotiations. The former Memphis coach will replace Brian Gregory. The person spoke to The Associated Press Friday on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been announced. Georgia Tech […]
Les Jackson named to MBCA Hall of Fame
Long-time Grundy R-5 basketball coach Les Jackson has been selected for membership in the 2016 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Hall of Fame class. A ceremony for Jackson and ten others is scheduled on Saturday, April 16th at 12 noon at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield. Tickets for the event may be […]
Rosters announced for Lions All-Star Basketball Classic at NCMC
North Central Missouri College’s Ketcham Community Center will host the 25th Annual Lions District 26-M4 All-Star games on June 3rd and 4th. Specifics on the games will be announced at a later date, but, with the completion of Class 1, 2, and 3 seasons, rosters for the games (with four girls and four boys teams) […]
Linn County’s Megan Schreiner named Tri-County Conference MVP
The Tri-County Conference has announced first, second, and third team All-Conference basketball honorees, in addition to the “Coach of the Year” awards. The MVP’s of the northeast Missouri conference are Linn County High School senior Megan Schriner, while two boys share the award for 2015-2016, in Meadville junior Ryan Young and Novinger senior Collin Roberts. […]