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Mavericks Lead the Pack in Open NBA Coaching Jobs as Four Teams Rebuild
sports5 days ago

Mavericks Lead the Pack in Open NBA Coaching Jobs as Four Teams Rebuild

The piece ranks the four open NBA head-coaching spots—Dallas (No. 1), Orlando (No. 2), Chicago (No. 3), and Portland (No. 4)—by attractiveness for prospective coaches, weighing roster talent, ownership, and resources. Dallas tops the list thanks to Cooper Flagg and a long runway despite roster and ownership concerns; Orlando sits second with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner but pressure to win quickly; Chicago is third given a big-market rebuild with the No. 4 pick and ownership patience questions; Portland is last despite a playoff-caliber core, hampered by owner Tom Dundon’s cost-cutting stance and uncertain willingness to invest in the roster.

via Sports Illustrated|
#basketball#coaching#head-coach
Carrick poised to become Manchester United's permanent head coach
sports10 days ago

Carrick poised to become Manchester United's permanent head coach

Manchester United have reached a broad agreement with Michael Carrick to take the club's permanent head coach role, with a two-year deal and a 12-month option, pending final contracts. The club had considered other candidates but ratified the move after backing from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and ongoing background checks. Carrick has recorded 10 wins, three draws and two losses in his current spell and already enjoys the backing of the players.

via The New York Times|
#contract-negotiations#head-coach#manchester-united
Bowness inked to lead Blue Jackets through 2026-27 season
sports1 month ago

Bowness inked to lead Blue Jackets through 2026-27 season

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell announced that Rick Bowness will return as head coach for the 2026-27 season after agreeing to a new contract; Bowness took over on Jan. 12 and went 21-11-5 in 37 games, earning praise for his leadership as Columbus aims to contend for a Stanley Cup. The 71-year-old coach has a long NHL resume, including stints with the Jets and Stars, and expressed enthusiasm about continuing with the organization.

via NHL.com|
#columbus-blue-jackets#contract-extension#head-coach
BC taps Luke Murray to helm Eagles’ men’s basketball
sports2 months ago

BC taps Luke Murray to helm Eagles’ men’s basketball

Boston College announced Luke Murray as the school’s new Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his offensive acumen, recruiter reputation, and role in UConn’s national championships; Murray brings 10+ years of high-level coaching experience across programs such as Louisville, Xavier, Rhode Island, Towson and Wagner and is charged with restoring the Eagles to national prominence.

via Boston College Athletics|
#boston-college#coaching-hire#head-coach
Larson Takes Reins as Minnesota Gophers Hockey Head Coach
sports2 months ago

Larson Takes Reins as Minnesota Gophers Hockey Head Coach

University of Minnesota named Brett Larson as the new head men's hockey coach on a five-year deal after eight seasons at St. Cloud State, where he guided the Huskies to four NCAA appearances and the program’s first national championship game in 2021; Larson brings extensive college coaching and USA Hockey experience to lead the Gophers.

via University of Minnesota Athletics|
#brett-larson#college-hockey#head-coach
Gaels elevate Mickey McConnell to head coach
sports2 months ago

Gaels elevate Mickey McConnell to head coach

Mickey McConnell, a longtime Saint Mary's associate head coach and former Gael star, has been named the program's head men's basketball coach, replacing Randy Bennett who left for Arizona State. Since returning to Saint Mary's in 2019, McConnell has helped the Gaels post a 175-54 record and secure five straight NCAA Tournament appearances as a single-digit seed, continuing the program's high level of success under Bennett's leadership.

via HoopDirt|
#head-coach#mickey-mcconnell#ncaa-tournament
Providence College names Bryan Hodgson as new Friars men's basketball coach
sports2 months ago

Providence College names Bryan Hodgson as new Friars men's basketball coach

Providence College announced Bryan Hodgson as the 17th head coach of the Friars men's basketball program, arriving from USF where he led the Bulls to a 25-9 season, captured the American Conference regular-season and conference tournament titles, and earned Coach of the Year honors. Hodgson previously built Arkansas State into a competitive program and has prior success as an Alabama and Buffalo assistant, with a reputation for analytics-driven recruiting. He will be formally introduced at a March 24 press conference in Mullaney Gym as Providence aims to return to championships and NCAA Tournament contention.

via Providence College Athletics|
#bryan-hodgson#friars#head-coach
Syracuse's Next Head Coach: A Fresh Shortlist of Contenders
sports2 months ago

Syracuse's Next Head Coach: A Fresh Shortlist of Contenders

After firing Adrian Autry, Syracuse is launching a national coaching search with a diverse mix of candidates from high-major and mid-major programs, rising assistants, and alum options. The list includes names like Josh Schertz, Bryan Hodgson, Kyle Smith, and Shaheen Holloway, along with assistants Luke Murray and Kimani Young, plus several mid-major targets such as Jerrod Calhoun and Eric Olen. The piece weighs fit, offensive philosophy, and recruiting ability, cautions against parachute hires or re-hires who failed at the high-major level, and notes updates on candidate statuses, ending with a prompt for readers to share their top three choices.

via Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician|
#candidates#coaching-search#college-basketball