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
Schroyer to act as AD only; Aiken promoted to head coach at McNeese State
McNeese Cowboys basketball head coach and athletics director Heath Schroyer will step away from his head coaching duties to focus solely on the job of director of McNeese’s 16 athletics programs. “During this challenging year, Heath and I have had many conversations about the direction of our athletic department,” McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel said.
Positive COVID test ends Duke’s season
he Duke University men’s basketball team will not continue competing in the 2021 ACC Tournament due to the school’s and conference’s health and safety protocols. The determination was made following the positive COVID-19 test within a member of the program’s Tier 1 personnel after Wednesday’s game. Kevin White, Duke University Vice President & Director of
Daily Dirt: D1 Search Updates – 3/11/21
Catching-up on a bunch of search updates – just quick hitters…. Boston College: Cleveland State’s Dennis Gates (his wife is the senior associate AD at BC) is the leader. Purdue’s Micah Shrewsberry (former Celtics assistant) in the hunt. Current non-power 6 head coach with big time pedigree is lurking. Nothing will happen until Cleveland State’s
REPORT: Texas State set to remove Interim tag from Johnson
According to multiple reports, and now confirmed by HoopDirt.com, Texas State AD Dr. Larry Teis is set to remove the interim tag from head coach Terrence Johnson by the end of the week. Texas State elevated Johnson from assistant to interim head coach after Danny Kaspar was placed on leave last June, and subsequently resigned
UT Tyler men’s assistant named Patriots Interim WBB Head Coach
Current assistant men’s basketball coach Ra’Kim Hollis will serve as the interim head women’s basketball coach until the search for the next head women’s basketball coach at UT Tyler is complete. UT Tyler Athletic Director Dr. Howard Patterson made the announcement of Hollis’ appointment to the position following the announcement that former head coach Jeannette Mosher and
Anderson captures Big East Coach of the Year honors
St. John’s Head Basketball Coach Mike Anderson has been named the 2020-21 BIG EAST Coach of the Year. Anderson is the first St. John’s head man in nearly three decades to receive the league’s top coaching honor. Brian Mahoney last claimed that award in 1993 while his predecessor, Hall of Famer Lou Carnesecca, won it three
JUCO Copiah-Lincoln Head Coach takes AD job at D2 Mississippi College
NJCAA Copiah-Lincoln head men’s basketball coach Kenny Bizot will wrap up his final season at the college, and then depart to become the Director of Athletics at his alma mater D2 Mississippi College. He will replace Mike Jones, who recently announced his retirement after 33 years as the AD and head coach at MC. Bizot,
Gross named head basketball coach at JWU Charlotte
JWU Charlotte has named Belmont Abbey assistant Josh Gross as their new head men’s basketball coach. Gross was listed bu HoopDirt.com as one of the four finalists for the position yesterday. Here is the official release from the college: Johnson & Wales Charlotte Athletic Director Trudi Lacey is happy to announce the hiring of Josh