Austin Peay State University head men’s basketball coach Corey Gipson has completed his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season with the addition of associate head coach Rodney Hamilton and assistant coaches Tim Ward and Jimmy Lincoln. “The lifeblood of any organization is being able to assemble a family of equally yoked, like-minded individuals who are willing to postpone immediate gratification for the
OFFICIAL: Austin Peay names Gipson Head Basketball Coach
Following up on the earlier report of Northwestern State’s Corey Gipson heading to Austin Peay. Here’s the official press release from APSU: Corey Gipson is coming home. Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison announced Sunday that Gipson has been named the 14th head men’s basketball coach in Austin Peay State University history. Austin
REPORT: Northwestern State’s Gipson headed to Austin Peay
I can now confirm a Jon Rothstein report that Northwestern State head coach Corey Gipson will take over at his alma mater Austin Peay. In Gipson’s only season at NSU, he led the Demon’s to a 22-11 (13-5 Southland) record and their first appearance in the Southland Conference Championship game since 2013. Gipson, who played
OFFICIAL: James out at Austin Peay
Following-up on the report from earlier today. The change at APSU is now official – here’s the release… Good morning Stacheville, Last night, we came to the difficult decision to change the leadership of our men’s basketball program. I would like to thank Nate James for his efforts and dedication to Austin Peay. I wish him,
REPORT: Nate James out at Austin Peay after just two seasons
According to an ESPN report, Nate James has been fired as the head men’s basketball coach at Austin Peay. James, a former Duke standout, and long-time assistant to Mike Krzyzewski with the Blue Devils, compiled a 21-39 (.350) record in just two seasons at APSU. This past season, the Governors first in the ASUN (moved
Cotton named Associate Head Coach at Austin Peay
The first member of a talented coaching staff being put together by Austin Peay State University head men’s basketball coach Nate James has been announced, with Michael Cotton joining the program as associate head coach. A veteran across the collegiate landscape, Cotton has spent over a decade climbing the collegiate ranks after a decorated collegiate career which
Nate James named Head Basketball Coach at Austin Peay
Twenty years ago today, Nate James played 20 minutes for Duke in the 2001 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game win against Arizona, earning the first of three national title rings he’d pick up as a Blue Devil—one as a player and two as an assistant coach under one of college basketball’s most legendary names. Today,
Daily Dirt – 3/31/21
Last day of March – it’s been crazy! A few quick hitters as we gear up for April… The most interesting name at Austin Peay is Duke associate head coach Nate James. Also hearing Nicholls State head coach Austin Claunch mentioned here. Seems like this one is moving quickly. Former Tulane and The Citadel head
OFFICIAL: Figger tabbed Head Basketball Coach at UTRGV
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced on Monday the hiring of 2017-18 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Coach of the Year Matt Figger, who had been the head coach at Austin Peay for the last four seasons, as the new men’s basketball head coach. Figger will be formally introduced to
SATURDAY EDITION: Daily Dirt – 3/27/21
A very quick Saturday edition of the Daily Dirt… I’ve heard from multiple sources that the hot name right now at UTRGV is Austin Peay head coach Matt Figger. It sounds like he was on campus this week. More on this one as I hear it. The Kenny Payne to DePaul rumors are getting more
Daily Dirt – 7/29/20
Some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like former UIC assistant Rod Clark is the leader for the vacant assistant spot at Austin Peay. Last season was Clark’s first at UIC after a stint at Sunrise Christian Academy. He was not retained at UIC after Steve McClain was released back in March. I have heard
Daily Dirt – 4/14/20
A few things that I’ve heard… Last week, I mentioned that Austin Peay assistant Sergio Rouco was headed to Samford (Daily Dirt 4/9). It now sounds like another APSU assistant could be on the move – I’ve heard Darryl Dora’s named mentioned multiple times now at Georgia Southern. He and new head coach Brian Burg