Following up on an earlier report…the hiring of Dave Dickerson at Ohio State is now official. Here’s the statement from Jake Diebler and Ohio State: Ohio State men’s basketball head coach Jake Diebler announced today that veteran coach Dave Dickerson has joined his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Dickerson returns to Ohio State after
REPORT: Vandy to hire JMU’s Byington
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Borzello, Vanderbilt will hire James Madison’s Mark Byington as their new head basketball coach. He would replace Jerry Stackhouse who was fired earlier this month. Byington led JMU to a 32-4 (15-3) record this season and captured the Sun Belt Conference Championship. The Dukes advanced to the
REPORT: Danny Sprinkle to be named Head Basketball Coach at Washington
According to multiple reports, including one from Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, the University of Washington will hire Utah State’s Danny Sprinkle as their next head basketball coach. He would replace Mike Hopkins who was released back on March 8th. Sprinkle led Utah State to a 28-7 (14-4 Mountain West) record in his first and
D2 NEWS: Diener resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University Director of Athletics Kristy Bayer announced Monday (March 25) that Drew Diener has resigned from his position as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I’d like to thank former (athletic director) Gary Burns and current (athletic director) Kristy Bayer for their support during my tenure. The sense of community at Rockhurst is what has made it most
Kyle Smith named Head Basketball Coach at Stanford
Kyle Smith has been named Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, as announced by Bernard Muir, the Jaquish and Kenninger Director of Athletics. Smith will be formally introduced at a press conference on Wednesday, March 26, at (Time TBD). “The opportunity to serve as the head men’s basketball coach at Stanford is
USC Upstate’s Dickerson set to join Ohio State Basketball staff
Earlier today I teased this move on X. I can now confirm it… USC Upstate head basketball coach Dave Dickerson will be added to Jake Diebler’s staff at Ohio State. Dickerson, who had previously served as the associate head coach for the Buckeyes from 2010-17, has been at Upstate for the past six seasons. The
OFFICIAL: IU Indianapolis tabs Corsaro as new Head Basketball Coach
Following up on a report from earlier this morning…IUPUI (soon to be IU Indianapolis) has officially named Paul Corsaro as their next head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the release: The IU Indianapolis Athletics Department and Director of Athletics Luke Bosso have announced that Paul Corsaro will be next head coach of the men’s basketball program.
REPORT: IUPUI (soon to be IU Indianapolis) to name Corsaro as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Jon Rothstein report, IUPUI (IU Indianapolis as of 7/1) intends to hire University of Indianapolis head coach Paul Corsaro as their new head coach. I first mentioned Corsaro and his involvement here back on 3/13 (DAILY DIRT). Corsaro is an Indianapolis native has gone 78-36 (.684) in his four seasons at UIndy. This
DAILY DIRT – 3/25/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard to kick-off Sweet 16 week… I have heard that the search at Cal Poly is done, and an announcement could be made as early as today. From what I hear, D2 Colorado Mesa Mike DeGeorge is the leader here. DeGeorge has been a D2/D3 head
Rice names Rob Lanier Head Basketball Coach
Story courtesy Rice Athletics Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Sunday that Rob Lanier has been named the 26th head men’s basketball coach at Rice. Lanier will be formally introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, March 26. Final details will be distributed on Monday. Lanier brings more than 30 years
DeVries named Head Basketball Coach at West Virginia
Darian DeVries, who led Drake to six consecutive 20-win seasons and has a career .732 winning percentage as a head coach, has been named the 23rd head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today. “Coach DeVries is a phenomenal basketball coach and an even better person and
Owens named Assistant Basketball Coach at DePaul
Chris Holtmann has announced Jack Owens as the first assistant coach on his men’s basketball staff at DePaul. Owens joins DePaul from Ohio State where he spent two seasons following a five-year stint as head coach at Miami (Ohio). “After working with Jack over the last several years I know firsthand how much he adds