According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Boston College will hire Earl Grant as their new head basketball coach. Grant led C of C to a 9-10 (6-4 CAA) record this past season. In seven seasons, he has compiled a 127-89 (.588) overall mark. He has ACC experience, spending four seasons as an
Indiana fires Archie Miller
Statement from Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Scott Dolson: “As the Director of Athletics, I wanted to wait until the conclusion of the season before evaluating the leadership of our men’s basketball program. In the days following the completion of our season in the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, I have
REPORT: Shrewsberry to be hired at Penn State
According to a tweet this morning by Stadium’s Jeff Goodman, Penn State will name Purdue associate head coach Micah Shrewsberry as their new head basketball coach. Shrewsberry has been on Matt Painter’s staff for the past two seasons, and was an assistant with the Boston Celtics from 2013-19. He also spent 2011-13 at Purdue before
Daily Dirt – 3/15/21
A bunch of search updates… I’ve heard Albany is getting closer to being done. Marquette’s Dwayne Killings is the hot name here right now. Keep an eye on this one. Adding Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller to the list at New Mexico, joining Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino and former Nebraska head coach
HoopDirt.com March Madness Challenge
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3/13/21: UPDATED College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
It’s been a busy few weeks. Here’s the latest HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker, with updates at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels. Changes so far: D1: 20 D2: 6 D3: 7 NAIA: 3 JUCO: 8
Scherer out as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Millikin U
Millikin University Athletics has begun the search for a new head coach for men’s basketball. Millikin Athletic Director Dr. Craig White states the search for a new coach will begin immediately after the departure of Head Coach Mark Scherer from the program. “I want to thank Coach Scherer for his contributions to the program over
OFFICIAL: San José State Announces Change of Leadership For Men’s Basketball
Following up on a report from earlier tonight. San Jose State has now made the firing of Jean Prioleau official: San José State University Athletics Director Marie Tuite announced on Friday that there will be a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program. Jean Prioleau, hired on August 4, 2017, has concluded his tenure at
Robinson will not be retained at Tennessee Martin
Tennessee Martin has informed interim head coach Montez Robinson that he will not be retained. Robinson led the Skyhawks this past season following the sudden passing of head coach Anthony Stewart. Robinson released the following statement tonight: I was recently informed that I will not be the head coach. It has been a pleasure leading
REPORT: Prioleau out at San Jose State
According to a report by Jeff Goodman, Jean Prioleau has been fired at San Jose Sate. Prioleau had struggled during his four-year tenure at SJSU, compiling a 20-93 (.177) overall record. This past season, the Spartans went 5-15 (3-13 Mountain West). His original deal runs through April 30, 2022, and he is entitled to 50%
Daily Dirt – 3/12/21
Had a bunch of D1 search updates yesterday – adding a few more today… Central Connecticut: Early names making the rounds here – Jim Ferry (interim head coach Penn State), Mike Donnelly (head coach Florida Southern / former head coach Southern Connecticut), Steve Curran (associate head coach St. Bonaventure), Ted Hotaling (head coach New Haven),
OFFICIAL: Johnson inks multi-year deal at Texas State
Texas State President Dr. Denise Trauth and Director of Athletics Dr. Larry Teis announced that Terrence Johnson has been named the head coach for the Texas State Men’s Basketball program on Thursday, March 11. “Not only did Coach Johnson lead our team to a winning season, he led them through the challenges of a pandemic and