CBB Coaching Update 3/14: Talks of DePaul Finding New Head Coach

Originally posted on WV Sports Now | By Ethan Bock | Last updated 3/14/24

As West Virginia participates in the latest CBB coaching search this spring, it’s important to know what’s going on around the country with other schools. There will be many moving parts this month with the coaching carousel and the transfer portal. Let’s take a look at what’s going on with coaches on Thursday.

Update (11:43 a.m.) –

Oklahoma State has parted ways with HC Mike Boynton, per Jon Rothstein.

Sources: Oklahoma State has parted ways with Mike Boynton.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 14, 2024

Update (11:20 a.m.) –

Members of the national media are reporting that former Ohio State HC Chris Holtmann is at the top of DePaul’s list but there’s no deal in place. Holtmann was fired from OSU on Feb. 14.

DePaul is aggressively pursuing Chris Holtmann to make him its next head coach, a source confirms to @TheAthletic. No deal is done yet, though.@GoodmanHoops first reported Holtmann as the top target for DePaul.

— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) March 14, 2024

Update (10:55 a.m.) –

Rice has parted ways with HC Scott Pera, sources told Jeff Goodman of Stadium.

Rice has parted ways with Scott Pera, source told @GoodmanHoops & @TheFieldOf68 pic.twitter.com/aRIvtrSqYX

— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) March 14, 2024

Update (9:00 a.m.) –

Saint Louis has parted ways with HC Travis Ford, per Jon Rothstein.