Following-up on a report from this weekend. High Point has made the hiring of Alan Huss official this afternoon. Here’s the release from the school: High Point University President Nido R. Qubein announced the hiring of Alan Huss as the new men’s basketball head coach Monday inside the Qubein Arena and Conference Center. “High Point
Whitmore named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wyoming
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the addition of Nick Whitmore to the coaching staff on Monday. Whitmore comes to Wyoming after serving as head coach at the Prep School level for nearly a decade producing 39 Division I players and one First Round NBA Draft pick. He has also coached 30 players
REPORT: Terry agrees to 5-yr, $15.3m deal at Texas
According to a report from the Austin American-Statesman, Rodney Terry will have the interim tag removed, and ink a 5-year, $15.3 million dollar deal to become the next head basketball at Texas. Terry, who took over after Chris Beard was suspended in December (and later fired in January), led the Longhorns to a 22-8 record
Daily Dirt II – 3/27/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A busy Monday – here’s DD2… I mentioned the search at New Hampshire in today’s earlier edition of the Daily Dirt. It sounds like Zoom’s are actually just about complete. The top two names that I have heard are Princeton associate head coach Brett MacConnell, and former Fairfield and Princeton head
HoopDirt.com 2022-23 JUCO Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 27, 2023 Rick Cabrera has been named as the HoopDirt.com Junior College Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2022-23 college basketball season. Cabrera, who led Tallahassee Community College to a 31-6 record this season, was recently named as the new head basketball coach at NCAA D1 Northwestern State University.
Daily Dirt – 3/27/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Names starting to surface at Southern. The two names making the most early noise there are Glynn Cyprien (was at Georgia Southern last year – has been at a ton of other schools, including Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas A&M) and Kevin Johnson (assistant at Tulane). It sounds like those already interviewed
REPORT: High Point set to hire Creighton assistant as new Head Coach
According to a report by Jeff Goodman, High Point is expected to hire Creighton assistant Alan Huss as their new head basketball coach. He would replace GG Smith, who parted ways with HPU back on March 3rd. Huss has spent the past six seasons on Greg McDermott’s staff at Creighton, where he played from 1997-2001.
Hooten named Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Following up on my Tweet from earlier today. Jason Hooten to New Mexico State is now official. Here’s the release from NMSU: NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia has announced the hiring of Jason Hooten as the 28th head coach of the Aggie men’s basketball program. Hooten brings with him an impressive 13 years
Urgo, Fordham Agree to Long-Term Contract Extension
After leading the Fordham men’s basketball program to its finest season in more than three decades, Keith Urgo has signed a long-term contract extension to remain at the helm of the Rams. Urgo, the 2023 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, has inked a deal that will keep him in the Bronx through at least the 2027-28 season. “I’d
Cleary will not return at Head Basketball Coach at D2 Edinboro
PennWest Edinboro director of athletics Katherine Robbins announced on Friday that Pat Cleary will not be returning as the head men’s basketball coach. “I want to thank Pat for his service to the Edinboro men’s basketball program and the manner in which he has represented our campus,” Robbins said. “We feel the time is right to make a
Kelvin Jefferson out as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Gannon
Gannon University Athletics has announced a change in leadership for the University’s men’s basketball team. Head coach Kelvin Jefferson will not return to the Golden Knights basketball team next season. “We are grateful for the service Coach Jefferson has given to our men’s basketball program, University, and community. We wish him the best in his future endeavors,”
Barone receives contract extension at SIUE
Following the most successful Division I season in program history, SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has agreed to a contract extension to remain the Cougars’ head coach through at least the 2025-26 season. “I want to thank Chancellor Minor for his impact on the entire university and for showing confidence in me while acknowledging the