New Illinois State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the addition of Andrew Dakich as the newest assistant coach for the Redbirds. “I’m really excited about adding Andrew to our staff,” said Pedon. “Andrew played for us in his graduate year at Ohio State, and I was able to see firsthand his leadership, energy, and
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D1 Ranger College opens
I alluded to this one in today’s DAILY DIRT, but can now confirm that Larry Brown is no longer the head coach at NJCAA D1 Ranger College. Brown took over at Ranger back in the fall of 2020 after a very short (less than 6 month stint) by James Stafford. The Ranger job initially opened
Morehead State’s Spradlin receives contract extension
Story Courtesy Matt Schabert, Morehead State Athletic Media Relations Following the program’s second straight 23-win season, Morehead State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Preston Spradlin has earned and signed a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. Spradlin led the Eagles to a 23-11 record in 2021-22 and another appearance in the OVC Tournament Championship game after guiding the
Walton named Assistant Coach at Western Texas
Western Texas College is very pleased to welcome Robert “Tre” Walton III as the new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “Tre has been very successful at different levels of basketball,” said Matt Hardy, the WTC Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “He is a relentless recruiter and has a proven track record of being value-added to every staff
REPORT: Dan Earl to Chattanooga
I mentioned Dan Earl and his involvement at Chattanooga in the DAILY DIRT on Monday. Now, according to Jeff Borzello, this move seems to be done. Chattanooga AD Wharton spent 25 years at Penn State prior to his time with the Mocs. Earl is former All-Big Ten player at Penn State, who spent 2006-11 as
Daily Dirt – 3/30/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of things as guys get ready to head to New Orleans… I can confirm that Collegiate Sports Associates has the Cleveland State search. It sounds like 20 first round zoom interviews are complete, and it is now headed to the next round (which could be 6-8). It seems like
SEC vet McCray named Associate Head Coach at Florida
Korey McCray has been named Florida men’s basketball associate head coach, Gators head coach Todd Golden announced on Wednesday. McCray is a veteran of the Southeastern Conference coaching ranks, spending time on staff at Mississippi State and LSU and totaling 12 years of experience on staff at power-conference programs. “Korey is one of the most respected coaches across
OFFICIAL: Miller joins Mississippi State Basketball Staff
I mentioned this one yesterday – it’s now been made official. Here is the release from Mississippi State on the hiring of James Miller: The first piece of Chris Jans‘ Mississippi State coaching staff has been revealed announced. With nearly two decades of coaching experience, James Miller has worked his way into being heralded as one of the
Jordan named Head Basketball Coach at Lafayette
Mike Jordan, who spent nine seasons as an assistant coach on the Colgate men’s basketball staff, has been named the 19th head coach of the Lafayette men’s basketball program. Jordan will be officially introduced on Wednesday at a 3 p.m. press conference in Pfenning Alumni Center. Jordan’s most recent stint at Colgate in 2021-22 saw the Raiders win
Baylor Basketball Staff Update
Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew announced one staff addition and three promotions on Tuesday. Tweety Carter has been selected as the Bears’ next Director of Player Development, and Jared Nuness has been promoted to Assistant Coach, while Alvin Brooks III and John Jakus have been promoted to Associate Head Coach. Nuness has been on the Baylor staff for the last 12
OFFICIAL: Dowling added as assistant coach at K-State
Newly-minted Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang announced the first member of his coaching staff on Tuesday (March 29) with the addition of Jareem Dowling as assistant coach. “Jareem is an outstanding addition to the staff and I’m excited to welcome him, his wife Cierra and daughter Laiya to K-State,” said Tang. “I have known Jareem for a long
Nuness elevated to Assistant Coach at Baylor
Baylor has announced the promotion of Special Assistant and Director of Player Development Jared Nuness to assistant coach. Nuness just wrapped up his 12th year on the Baylor basketball staff and his fifth season as special assistant & director of player development in 2021-22. Nuness was promoted to his current position prior to the 2017-18