Another busy day. Here we go (this is just a start – more coming)… Yesterday, I mentioned that APSU assistant Rick Cabrera was interviewing at Tennessee Tech (confirmed that he was in yesterday). I have now heard that Ole Miss assistant Ronnie Hamilton has interviewed and it sounds like Murry Bartow will be in today.
DIII DIRT: Hampden-Sydney College set to name new Head Coach
I have now heard from multiple sources that DIII Hampden-Sydney College (VA) is set to name Caleb Kimbrough as their new head basketball coach. An official announcement is expected as early as tomorrow. Kimbrough became the head coach at Huntingdon University midway through the 2016 season, after serving as the associate head coach at the
DII DIRT: Notre Dame de Namur U (CA) opens…
I have heard from multiple sources that George Puou is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at DII Notre Dame de Namur University (CA). Word on the street is that he has moved to the women’s side and will take over as the Argonauts WBB coach. Puou just finished his 12th season as the
Kentucky, Calipari agree to long term deal
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has agreed to a long-term contract with coach John Calipari that will allow him to finish his career with the Wildcats. Calipari’s current deal was amended in March 2017 to run through the 2023-24 season, with a base annual salary of $8 million plus incentives. Men’s basketball spokesman Eric Lindsey
Vanderbilt Dirt…
I can confirm that the Jerry Stackhouse to Vanderbilt rumors are very, very real. While no deal has been struck yet, both sides are getting closer as we speak. Stackhouse, the 3rd overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft is currently an assistant with the Memphis Grizzlies. He played in the league for eight teams
Hitchcock Named Head Basketball Coach at USW
The University of the Southwest would like to introduce Cory Hitchcock as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The hiring comes after Timm Dixon resigned from his position on Friday afternoon. Coach Hitchcock will be coming over from the Lady Mustang Women’s Basketball Program, which he took over in August of 2018. “It came as
Brendan Mullins named Assistant Basketball Coach at SIU
Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins announced on Monday that his brother, Brendan Mullins, has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Brendan Mullins, 33, spent the last two seasons on Dan Muller’s staff at Illinois State, where he served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He is a 12-year coaching veteran with
Belmont’s Rick Byrd Retires
Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd announced his retirement Monday after 33 years leading one of the most respected college basketball programs in America. “For the past 33 years, it has been my privilege to work with, and for, a remarkable community of men and women at Belmont University,” Byrd said. “Throughout my
Daily Dirt – 4/1/19
Some things to kick off the week… I have heard from multiple sources that Austin Peay assistant coach Rick Cabrera will interview at Tennessee Tech today. Cabrera is a TTU alum who just wrapped up his second season at APSU. He served as an assistant at Tennessee Tech from 2012-17, and also worked at Chattanooga.
BIG SKY DIRT: Search Updates at Idaho State & Montana State
School: Idaho State Former Head Coach: Bill Evans (not renewed 3/13) 2018-19 record: 11-19 (7-13 Big Sky) Overall record: 71-141 (7 seasons) Dirt: I have heard that Fogler Consulting will be running this search. Early names here are College of Southern Idaho head coach Jared Phay and South Alabama assistant Amorrow Morgan. Phay has been
REPORT: Hoiberg finalizes deal to become Head Basketball Coach at Nebraska
In one of the worst kept secrets of this off season, Fred Hoiberg has finalized his deal to become the head basketball coach at Nebraska, according to a report from the The World-Herald. Hoiberg, the former Chicago Bulls and Iowa State head coach, is a Lincoln, Nebraska native. His grandfather, Jerry Bush, coached the Huskers
Donnie Jones Named Head Basketball Coach at Stetson
Donnie Jones has been named as the next men’s basketball head coach at Stetson University, Director of Athletics Jeff Altier announced. A press conference to introduce Jones will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, April 1, in the Hall of Fame Room at the Edmunds Center, 143 E. Pennsylvania Ave., in DeLand. Jones, the 22nd