Following up on a report that HoopDirt.com first mentioned in the Daily Dirt on 3/15… Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is announcing the resignation of coach Ryan Wall as the head men’s basketball coach. The process to hire the next coach will begin in March after the NAIA National Championship Tournament concludes. Wall
Eastern Kentucky Dirt…
I have heard that the search at Eastern Kentucky is now focused on four candidates. The names that I’ve heard are: Chris Briggs – Head Coach Georgetown College (KY). 184-54 in seven seasons at GC. Won 2013 NAIA National Championship. AW Hamilton – Assistant Coach NC State. Kentucky native and former head coach at Hargrave
Georgia Dirt…
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, Georgia has offered their job to former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta. He would replace Mark Fox who was fired over the weekend after eight seasons with the Bulldogs. Matta spent 13 seasons at OSU (337-123) and was also the head coach at Butler (2000-01 – 24-8)
REPORT: Mark Gottfried expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Northridge
According to an ESPN report, former NC State head coach Mark Gottfried is expected to be named as the next coach at Cal State Northridge. He would replace Reggie Theus who was fired last week. Gottfried, who was released at NC State following last season, had been working as a scout for the Dallas Mavericks
DI DIRT: Chicago State parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Tracy Dildy
HoopDirt.com has learned that Chicago State has parted ways with head basketball coach Tracy Dildy. Dildy had been the head coach at CSU for the past eight seasons where he compiled a 55-200 record including 3-29 (1-13 WAC) this season. He had previously served as an assistant at DePaul, Auburn, and Ole Miss. An official
Kent Dernbach Named Head Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-La Crosse
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Intercollegiate Athletics Department has named Kent Dernbach as its men’s basketball head coach. He served as the Eagles’ interim head coach for the 2017-18 season. “It is an honor to be named the head coach at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,” said Dernbach. “I would like to thank Kim Blum,
OFFICIAL: Terry Evans Named Head Basketball Coach at SWOSU
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted last week (DII DIRT)… SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Thurman has announced that Terry Evans – a veteran of collegiate coaching in the state of Oklahoma – has been appointed as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. A press conference to introduce Evans
OFFICIAL: North Alabama does not renew Contract of Bobby Champagne as they transition to DI
The University of North Alabama will not renew the contract of current men’s basketball head coach Bobby Champagne, UNA Athletic Director Mark Linder announced Monday. Champagne has coached at North Alabama since 2004 and has a 245-195 record with the Lions, including a 58-57 mark over the last four seasons. “I met with Bobby this
OFFICIAL: UTEP Names Rodney Terry Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Rodney Terry, who led Fresno State to the 2016 Mountain West Conference Tournament title and three postseason bids in the last five years, was appointed the 19th head coach in UTEP men’s basketball history on Monday. “We are delighted to welcome Coach Terry to El Paso and we’re excited about the future of UTEP Basketball
UTEP Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm at CBS4 report that Fresno State’s Rodney Terry will become the next head coach at UTEP. HoopDirt.com mentioned Terry’s involvement early this week in the Daily Dirt. Terry has been the head coach at Fresno State for the past seven seasons where he went 126-108, including 20+ wins in four out of
North Alabama Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm reports that Bobby Champagne is out as the head coach at North Alabama. UNA will be making the move from DII next season, and will be joining the Atlantic Sun Conference. Champagne had been the head coach of the Lions for the past fifteen seasons. An official announcement is expected shortly.
March – Meet Your Match
March Madness is upon us. Success in March is about one thing and one thing only: Match-Ups. The draw that you might get can make the difference between a Cinderella Story and an early round exit. With conference tournaments craziness changing the at-large bids once again, everyone is always waiting to see “Are we in?