Earlier today in the DAILY DIRT, I mentioned that Western Michigan’s AD had focused in on a candidate after conducting interviews in New Orleans. Now according to a TWEET by Jon Rothstein, it appears that Michigan State associate head coach Dwayne Stephens is the choice. Stephens has been on Tom Izzo’s staff for the past
Daily Dirt – 4/4/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick things to kick off the week… No secret here…former Miami (OH) head coach Jack Owens is headed to Ohio State as an assistant. He had been the Redhawks head coach since 2017, and was a long-time assistant in the Big Ten at Purdue before that. The search at
DeMeo returns to Northwest Florida
Steve DeMeo has been named the new men’s head basketball coach at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson and Athletic Director Ramsey Ross announced this morning that DeMeo will be returning to the College to coach the Raiders after serving as the assistant head basketball coach for East Carolina and St.
Thad Matta named Head Coach at Butler
Thad Matta has returned to his alma mater to lead the Butler men’s basketball program as head coach for a second time. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier made the announcement Sunday, April 3. **Matta will be re-introduced to the Butler community Wednesday, April 6 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Specific details on the event and
Albany’s Killings Suspended + Fined
The University at Albany has concluded its investigation into the men’s basketball program. Albany released the following brief synopsis of the resolution: On Feb. 27, 2022, the University received a complaint against head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings. The University immediately began an investigation and took timely and appropriate action at each stage as new information
Cornell Mann named Head Basketball Coach at D2 GVSU
Grand Valley State Director of Athletics Keri Becker has named Cornell Mann as the school’s sixth men’s basketball head coach. “I want to thank Drew Turner and Jenna McLaughlin from Collegiate Sports Associates for their work during this search,” said Becker. “Through their national connections, thorough research, and smooth communications they helped pull in a pool from
REPORT: David Patrick headed to Sacramento State
According to a report by Stadium, Sacramento State is finalizing a deal with David Patrick to become the Hornets new head men’s basketball coach. Last season was Patrick’s first as the associate head coach at Oklahoma – he had spent the year before in a similar position at Arkansas. Prior to his time in Fayetteville,
Former NBA player Brown named Head Coach at D2 Saint Augustine’s
A former basketball standout well-known in the Triangle will be the next men’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University. The SAU Department of Athletics announced that Clarence “Chucky” Brown will lead the Falcons during a special press conference on Friday, April 1, 2022. Brown has over three decades of basketball experience as a coach, player,
NC State adds Watkins as Assistant Basketball Coach
Levi Watkins has been named an assistant coach for the NC State men’s basketball team, head coach Kevin Keatts announced. “I’m excited to welcome Levi and his family back home,” Keatts said. “His passion for NC State has been apparent every time I have spoken to him. Levi has a great basketball mind and he’s helped guide
Tate named Head Basketball Coach at UConn Avery Point
Philkwan Tate, a former All-Region student-athlete during his playing days for the Pointers, has been named as head men’s basketball coach at UConn Avery Point. He replaces Sam Cheung, who stepped down at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season after four seasons as head coach. “I am excited to have Philkwan Tate usher in the next
OFFICIAL: Caputo named Head Coach at George Washington
GW Director of Athletics Tanya Vogel proudly named today Chris Caputo as Head Coach of The George Washington University’s men’s basketball team. Caputo comes to the District as the next step in a coaching career that spans more than two decades and has taken him to a Final Four and most recently the Elite Eight of the 2022 NCAA
OFFICIAL: Castleberry named assistant at Queens University of Charlotte
Following on something that I mentioned in the Daily Dirt yesterday. Jack Castleberry has officially been named as an assistant at Queens University of Charlotte. Here’s the release from the school: Queens University of Charlotte Head Men’s Basketball Coach Grant Leonard is excited to announce the hiring of Jack Castleberry to his staff as an Assistant Coach.