Mercer men’s basketball head coach Greg Gary announced the hiring of three assistant coaches and a director of basketball operations on Wednesday. The hires complete Gary’s first-year coaching staff in his new role as the Bears’ head coach. Gary rounded out his coaching staff with the hiring of former Lamar associate head coach Bobby Kummer,
OFFICIAL: Simms Named Head Basketball Coach at Clark
Following an extensive nationwide search, the Clark University Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Tyler Simms as the next Head Coach of the men’s basketball program. Director of Athletics and Recreation Trish Cronin confirmed the appointment of Simms as he will join the department in June of 2019. “We are very excited to have
DIII DIRT: Clark U. set to hire Ivy League assistant
I have heard from multiple sources that DIII Clark University (MA) will hire Brown University assistant Tyler Simms as their new head basketball coach. Simms has been an assistant at Brown since 2015, and served as the DBO at Siena before that. He played collegiately at DIII Trinity College (2004-08). An official announcement is expected
Lamar Dirt…
I can confirm from a great source that Lamar head coach Tic Price will promote Joey Cantafio from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Coach. He will replace Bobby Kummer who is headed to Mercer. Cantafio has been on the Lamar staff for the past two seasons. He spent three years prior to that serving
Lacey Named Head Basketball Coach at Richard Bland College
Andrew Lacey, who led Varina High School to the VHSL Class 5 State Championship in 2018 and three straight State Championship appearances in 2017, 2018 and 2019, was named men’s basketball coach at Richard Bland College of William of Mary on Monday. The announcement was made by Scott Newton, Acting Athletics Director. Lacey is the
Daily Dirt 4/15/19
A few quick things… I have heard that Clemson Director of Recruiting Lucas McKay will join Billy Donlon’s staff at UMKC. McKay had been at Clemson for the past nine seasons. More UMKC staff additions shortly. I have heard that the leader at DII Colorado State Pueblo is Sheridan College (WY) head coach Matt Hammer,
Southern Miss Search Update
It sounds like the search to replace Doc Sadler at Southern Miss is moving quickly. Interviews are starting this week. The names that I’ve heard are: Rod Barnes – Head Coach Cal State Bakersfield Dennis Gates – Assistant Coach Florida State Jay Ladner – Head Coach Southeast Louisiana Jerome Tang – Associate Head Coach Baylor
Wade Reinstated as LSU Basketball Coach
Statement of LSU Athletics Director and Vice Chancellor Joe Alleva on the reinstatement of Tiger Basketball Coach Will Wade: “The LSU Athletics Department today agreed to reinstate Will Wade as head coach of the Tiger basketball program. Coach Wade met Friday with University and NCAA officials. During those meetings, he answered all questions and denied
Daily Dirt: Weekend Edition – 4/14/19
I’m not a hockey guy, but enjoyed watching the Bruins beat the Maple Leafs while sitting in a sports bar in Toronto. A lot of unhappy blue shirts at the end of the night. At least the Raptors played well… Anyway, a bunch of things going on this weekend. A bit of an abbreviated version
Daily Dirt II – 4/12/19
Busy day. Wanted to clear a few things off my plate with a second Daily Dirt of the day. Headed to sunny Toronto in the morning for a week… Obviously a lot of talk surrounding Northern Kentucky’s John Brannen at Cincinnati. A couple of other names making the rounds right now are former Vanderbilt head
Auburn and Bruce Pearl agree to new five-year contract
Auburn Athletics has agreed to terms with men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl for a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Allen Greene announced Friday. The deal will take his contract through the 2023-24 season. “Under Bruce’s leadership, our basketball program has reached new heights. Our young men continue to thrive in the classroom and on
Jamil Jones resigns as Assistant Basketball Coach at Wake Forest
Wake Forest announced the resignation of assistant men’s basketball coach Jamill Jones. Jones had been on leave from the school since August 10. “I believe it is in the best interest of both the team and me personally that I resign from my position,” said Jones. “It is my sincerest hope and desire that stepping