Dane Fife (born July 26, 1979) is an American former college basketball player and assistant coach. Fife is the former head coach of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Mastodons men's basketball team and a former college assistant coach at Michigan State University under Tom Izzo for ten years before leaving to become ...

Nov 29, 2023 · Former basketball player turned coach Dane Fife reportedly left the Michigan State to join the Indiana Hosiers as their assistant coach in 2021. However, the Hoosiers team management fired him just after a season and did not show any interest in retaining him.

Jan 30, 2025 · Listen in as former IU player and assistant coach Dane Fife joined another former IU player, Dan Dakich, on the radio show bearing his name on 1430 in Indianapolis. The pair discuss the state of IU basketball in 2025.

Jan 20, 2025 · Could Fife Be the Right Fit for IU? Despite these factors, there’s a compelling case for Dane Fife to take over as head coach at Indiana University. His passion for the program, his work ethic, and his leadership on the floor all make him a natural candidate.

May 1, 2024 · INDIANAPOLIS — Three great basketball coaching minds came together Sunday on stage at The Vogue Theatre — former IU player and assistant coach Dane Fife, Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry and...

Dec 29, 2022 · After a one-and-done tenure as an assistant coach at Indiana under Mike Woodson, Dane Fife is still evaluating his career options. One possibility is television, and on Friday night the former IU basketball star will make his debut as a …

Sep 29, 2022 · Dane FIfe thought he was closing in on his dream job when he left a coveted assistant coaching position at Michigan State for a lateral move to his alma mater, Indiana.

Sep 29, 2022 · Despite his own stint as a head coach, 10 years working under Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, and playing under former IU coach Bob Knight, Fife has not secured a new job at the college level since he was let go by IU. Mean-spirited rumors circulated needlessly likely have played a role in that.

Nov 2, 2023 · Dane Fife left his final 40 minutes with more glory than is afforded most who endeavor to compete at college basketball’s highest level. And yet he remains, in a sense, haunted.

Nov 14, 2022 · Rochester — This isn't where Dane Fife — former Michigan Mr. Basketball, defensive stalwart at Indiana, head coach at IPFW at 25, assistant coach for Tom Izzo at Michigan...