Author Archives: The DirtKing

Iona releases statement on Pitino resignation

Iona officials have released a statement of the resignation of Rick Pitino, who has become the new head basketball coach at St. John’s: Iona University Director of Athletics Matthew Glovaski announced the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino to accept a position at another institution. Pitino completed his third season in New Rochelle, leading the Gaels to

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Providence statement on Cooley departure

Providence College has released the following statement on the departure of head basketball coach Ed Cooley to Georgetown: Providence College President Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today that the College will begin a national search for a men’s basketball coach. The new coach will replace Ed Cooley, who resigned earlier today. Cooley

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REPORT: Ed Cooley to Georgetown

The worst kept secret in college basketball is finally a reality. According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Ed Cooley will depart Providence and become the new head coach at Georgetown. Cooley has spent the past 12-seasons at the helm of his hometown Friars, where he went 242-153 (.613). His best season came

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D2 DIRT: Brown out at Frostburg State

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Sean Brown, Sr. is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D2 Frostburg State University (MD). Brown had served as the Bobcats head coach since 2018, putting together a record of 40-86 (.317), including an 8-20 (4-18 MEC) mark this past season. Before becoming the head coach at FSU, Brown

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JUCO DIRT: D1 Mississippi Gulf Coast opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tim Ryan is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Ryan, who battled health issues most of last season, will be moving back to his native Florida to take a job outside of coaching. Ryan took over at MGCCC

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DAILY DIRT: Sunday Edition – 3/19/23

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few things today before what will be a crazy week… Search firm update: I can confirm that Collegiate Sports Associates has the Buffalo search and DHR/Glen Sugiyama has the UNH search. Alabama assistant Brian Hodgson’s name is hot at both Buffalo and Arkansas State. Hodgson has been at

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REPORT: Steve Lutz to Western Kentucky

According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Texas A&M Corpus Christi head coach Steve Lutz is headed to Western Kentucky. He would replace Rick Stansbury, who resigned back on 3/11. Lutz has been at Corpus Christi for the past two seasons where he put together a 47-23 (.671) record. After winning the Southland

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