According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Indiana is closing in on a deal to hire Mike Woodson as their next head men’s basketball coach. The 63-year old Woodson played at Indiana from 1976-1980. He then spent ten seasons in the NBA as a player after being selected by the Knicks as the
REPORT: Matt Figger to UTRGV
In yesterday’s DAILY DIRT, I mentioned that Matt Figger was the “hot” name at UTRGV. Today, there are multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, which say that Figger is indeed the choice there. Figger has spent the past four seasons as the head coach at Austin Peay, where he has gone 76-51 (.598). Before
DePaul Search Update + Odds
The search at DePaul is starting to get a bit more interesting. In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that Knicks assistant Kenny Payne had interviewed for the job. Apparently, last night, Payne withdrew himself from consideration, so the search is now moving to the next group. There is a lot of speculation as to who
Altman relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at Cloud County CC
Cloud County Community College athletic director Matt Bechard has announced a change in leadership of the Cloud County Community College men’s basketball program. Jordan Altman will not have his contract renewed and has been relieved of his duties as head coach after three-plus seasons. Current CCCC assistant men’s basketball coach Taylor Jones will assume the
Craig Smith takes over at Utah
University of Utah Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today that Craig Smith will serve as the 16th head coach of the Runnin’ Utes men’s basketball program. Smith takes over at Utah after leading his teams to three consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and two Mountain West Conference Tournament championships in his three seasons as head
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
Siena announces 3-yr extension for Maciariello
Siena College has announced a three-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Carmen Maciariello through the 2025-26 season. A 2001 Siena graduate, Maciariello has guided his alma mater to back-to-back Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Regular Season Championships in his first two seasons as the helm. “We are pleased with the success Carm and the team
Haith inks contract extension at Tulsa
The University of Tulsa and Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith has signed a contract extension, it was confirmed by Director of Athletics Rick Dickson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In seven years as the Golden Hurricane coach, Haith has compiled a 126-88 record, won a conference championship and has taken two teams to postseason
Appalachian State extends Kerns through 2025-26
On the heels of App State’s first NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament appearance in 21 years, head coach Dustin Kerns has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Friday. The extension was approved by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees. In his second year
OFFICIAL: Shaka Smart named Head Basketball Coach at Marquette
Shaka Smart has been named the 18th head coach of the Marquette University men’s basketball program, Vice President & Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced on Friday. The university will hold a press conference on Monday, March 29 (time TBA) at the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th St., to formally introduce Smart to the
Palm Beach Atlantic Head Coach Balza steps away from coaching
Palm Beach Atlantic’s David Balza has announced his retirement from coaching at the conclusion of the 2020-21 academic year after spending the last eight seasons leading the Sailfish. Balza’s departure comes as a personal decision to relocate with his family, wife Karrie and children Faith and Jack, back to the Midwest and to transition into
OFFICIAL: Berokoff to Oklahoma City
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported back on March 22nd (NAIA DIRT). Here is the official release from Oklahoma City University announcing the hiring of Mark Berokoff: Mark Berokoff has taken over as Oklahoma City University head men’s basketball coach.Berokoff comes to Oklahoma City after leading Randall to three national championships.“I’m excited to