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REPORT: Vandy to hire JMU’s Byington

According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Borzello, Vanderbilt will hire James Madison’s Mark Byington as their new head basketball coach. He would replace Jerry Stackhouse who was fired earlier this month. Byington led JMU to a 32-4 (15-3) record this season and captured the Sun Belt Conference Championship. The Dukes advanced to the

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DAILY DIRT – 3/25/24

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard to kick-off Sweet 16 week… I have heard that the search at Cal Poly is done, and an announcement could be made as early as today. From what I hear, D2 Colorado Mesa Mike DeGeorge is the leader here. DeGeorge has been a D2/D3 head

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BREAKING: Dusty May to Michigan

According to a Woj-Bomb, FAU’s Dusty May is headed to Michigan. May, who led Florida Atlantic to the Final Four last season, has gone 126–69 (.646) in his six seasons Boca. He began his career in the Big Ten as a manager at Indiana for Bob Knight. UPDATE: Michigan President Santa Ono has now confirmed

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REPORT: SMU fires Lanier after 20-win season

According to a report from Jeff Goodman, SMU has fired head basketball coach after just two seasons. Lanier won ten games in his first season at SMU, and doubled that total this season, finishing 20-13 and advancing to the NIT. Lanier has also been the head coach at Georgia State and Siena. He holds a

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DAILY DIRT – 3/21/24

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick things as the best Thursday of the year (sorry Thanksgiving) is finally here! I mentioned the search at SIU in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT. I’ve now been told that Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin has to be added to this list. His squad captured the OVC Championship

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REPORT: Siena fires Maciariello 

According to a report from the Times Union, Siena has fired head men’s basketball coach Carmen Maciarello. The report states that Maciarello confirmed this news in a text to the Times Union. Siena finished this season with a 4-28 (3-17 MAAC) record. Maciariello will conclude his tenure with the Saints with a 68-72 overall mark. The

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DAILY DIRT – 3/20/24

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Worst kept secret in college basketball seems like a done deal. Everyone has been talking about Indiana State’s Josh Schertz to St. Louis for weeks now – sounds like St. Louis is just waiting for the Sycamores to get bounced from the NIT (or win the NIT) to make an official

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NAIA DIRT: Trinity Christian College (IL) set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NAIA Trinity Christian College will open it’s men’s basketball job, as Jason Hawkins will not return as the head coach. Hawkins had been the Trolls head coach for the past six seasons. He has also served as the head coach at Indiana University-Northwest and Calumet College of

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REPORT: UIC closing in on Norfolk State’s Jones

According to a report from Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, UIC is in negotiations with Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones to become the Flames next head coach. Jones would replace Luke Yaklich who was released back on March 11th. More on this one when it becomes official.

Basketball Staff Shake-up at Robert Morris

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dave Fedor and Vince Johnson are no longer on staff as assistant basketball coaches at Robert Morris. Fedor had been on Andy Toole’s staff for the past six seasons. He previously served as the Director of Team Tournaments with the Hoop Group from 2015-18 before being hired

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