Crazy day so far. Here’s a quick “speed round” of the Daily Dirt. More to come… The Scott Cross to Troy rumors are heating up. Sounds like this one could be done soon (or may in fact be done). Cross was 225-161 in his 12 seasons at UT Arlington before being released after a
OFFICIAL: CCNY Makes Men’s Basketball Coaching Change
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported on March 21st (DIII DIRT). It has now been made official that CCNY has made a men’s basketball coaching change. The college has released the following statement; “Effective Immediately, Paul Dail has stepped down from his role as head men’s basketball coach, after two seasons leading
OFFICIAL: Maciariello Named Head Basketball Coach at Siena
Siena Basketball alumnus Carmen Maciariello ’01 has been named the 18th head coach in Siena Men’s Basketball history. The native of nearby Clifton Park, New York recently completed his first season as an assistant coach in his second stint on the Siena Basketball staff. Maciariello will be formally introduced at a press conference Tuesday at
UC Irvine Head Coach Russell Turner issues statement regarding insensitive comments
UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner referred to Oregon freshman Louis King as “Queen” several times during his team’s NCAA Tournament loss in San Jose on Sunday. He has now issued a statement apologizing for his actions. Here is the video of UC Irvine head coach Russ Turner explaining his reasoning for calling Oregon
Payne out as Head Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State head men’s basketball coach Andre Payne’s contract will not be renewed, as announced by Director of Athletics Dianthia Ford-Kee on Monday. “We would like to thank Coach Andre Payne for his service to the University and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Ford-Kee said. “The search for a new head
REPORT: Stony Brook to promote Geno Ford to Head Basketball Coach
According to a report by Newsday, Stony Brook will name Geno Ford as their new head basketball coach. Ford had been as assistant for the Seawolves for the past three seasons, and was promoted to interim head coach earlier this month when Jeff Boals departed for Ohio. Ford has previously served as the head coach
Winters Named Head Basketball Coach at DIII Otterbein
Otterbein University has hired local Columbus native Andy Winters to be its next head coach for men’s basketball, announced Monday afternoon by Dawn Stewart, director of athletics. He takes over after the recent departure of Brian Oilar, who announced his resignation in late February following four years at the helm. Winters, 28, will transition to
Daily Dirt – 3/25/19
Some things to kick off what is expected to be a busy week… I have heard that Korn Ferry has the Vanderbilt search. Not a huge surprise since they just ran the recent AD search. Too early for any legit names here yet. I’ll have some soon though. The Luke Murray to Fairfield rumors are
Cal Fires Head Basketball Coach Wyking Jones
Wyking Jones, who has guided California men’s basketball for the past two seasons, will not return as head coach of the Golden Bears next year, Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton announced Sunday. In two seasons at the helm for the Bears, Jones posted a 16-47 record, which included back-to-back wins at Stanford, a marquee upset
OFFICIAL: Tulane Names Ron Hunter Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tulane University Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the hiring of veteran head coach Ron Hunter, as the 25th men’s basketball head coach in the 109-year history of the program. Tulane Athletics will introduce Hunter at a news conference at Noon on Tuesday (March 26) at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.
Hunter confirms he’s headed to Tulane
Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter has confirmed to Fox 5 in Atlanta that he is headed to Tulane. Hunter has been at GSU for the past eight seasons (171-95) – his team went 24-10 this season and captured the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Before being hired at Georgia State in 2011, Hunter had spent
Rusty Smith Retires as Head Basketball Coach at College of the Sequois
The giant of all College of the Sequoias’ men’s basketball coaches is retiring. Rusty Smith, who ascended to the top of the school’s career coaching wins list this year, announced he will leave the college after 18 seasons effective at the end of semester. It will cap a 46-year career that stretches back to his