According to a report from Jon Rothstein, the University of Central Arkansas will remove the interim tag from Anthony Boone, and name him as the new head coach. Boone replaced former head coach Russ Pennell back on December 16th, after Pennell took a leave of absence (he and the school then parted ways on January
NCAA hits Jimmy Patsos with 3-year show-cause order
Former Siena head coach Jimmy Patsos was issued a three-year show-cause order today by the NCAA. The school and a booster also received penalties. The full public infractions decision can be found HERE. Below is a summary of the findings released by the NCAA: The former Siena men’s basketball head coach provided impermissible cash payments
Daily Dirt – 3/9/20
A few quick things to kick off what will be a busy week… Two jobs that opened in the past 24 hours already have search firms in place. Fogler Consulting has the Loyola Marymount search, and Todd Turner’s Collegiate Sports Associates is on board at James Madison. Last week, I mentioned Central Michigan assistant Chris
Louis Rowe out at James Madison
James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne announced Monday that the university has mutually parted with Louis Rowe as men’s basketball head coach following four years in the role. “You won’t find many individuals who love this institution and this basketball program more than Louis Rowe,” Bourne said. “He poured his heart and soul into
Loyola Marymount parts ways with Mike Dunlap
Loyola Marymount University and Mike Dunlap, men’s basketball head coach, have agreed to part ways, Athletic Director Craig Pintens announced Sunday. The change is effective immediately to allow the program to seek a new leader for the Lions. “Mike has created a tremendous foundation for us to build on, elevating our program in so many
Cunningham announces retirement at Trinity (TX)
Pat Cunningham, Trinity’s all-time winningest men’s basketball coach, has announced plans to retire at the conclusion of the current academic year. Since joining the staff in 1999, Coach Cunningham amassed a record of 352-221 (.614) over 21 seasons at the helm. Coupled with head coaching positions at the University of Chicago (IL) and Manchester (IN)
UPDATED LIST: Coronavirus Men’s Basketball cancellations, postponements, and fan free games
Here’s a list of the men’s basketball games that have been cancelled, postponed, or have had fans barred from attending: Chicago State has refused to travel to Seattle and Utah Valley for their final two games of the season. More HERE. UMKC has also declined to travel to Seattle, but did play at Utah Valley
Kinder resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Humboldt State
Humboldt State University head men’s basketball coach Steve Kinder has resigned from his coaching position. Kinder will be taking on new responsibilities to support athletics with fundraising for HSU’s 11 sports programs and 240 student-athletes. The University is conducting a national search for a head coach of the men’s basketball program. Rich Mendoza, assistant coach of
Maine Farmington’s Meader Retires
Julie Davis, Director of Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation at the University of Maine at Farmington, announced today that Dick Meader — the winningest men’s basketball coach in UMF history — will retire on May 29, 2020. “On behalf of our department staff, University administration and countless alumni and friends of the University of Maine Farmington,
Daily Dirt – 3/5/20
Some things that I’ve heard today… An odd situation developing at Sacramento State…head coach Brian Katz, who currently has the Hornets sitting at 15-13 with one game to go, is in the last year of his contract. According to multiple sources, Katz has been told on several occasions that an extension was in the works
OFFICIAL: Popp resigns at Missouri State West Plains
Following up on some DIRT that HoopDirt.com first reported yesterday… Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have officially announced the resignation of Grizzly Basketball Head Coach Chris Popp. His resignation is effective immediately, university officials said. “I appreciate the opportunity to serve as this program’s head basketball coach,” Popp said. “This is a great place
Partee resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Colorado College
Lesley Irvine, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Colorado College, announced today that Andy Partee has resigned as head coach of the men’s basketball program to pursue other professional opportunities. Partee guided the Tigers to a 148-209 record during his 14-year tenure at Colorado College, including an 8-16 mark this past season. Prior to