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DI DIRT: Tony Shaver out at William & Mary

I can confirm that Tony Shaver has been released as the head basketball coach at William & Mary. He had been the head coach at W&M since 2003, and compiled a 226-268 record during his tenure. The Tribe finished 14-17 (10-8 CAA) this past season. UPDATE: Shaver has released the following statement:

Auburn suspends assistant coach Bowman

Auburn has released the following statement regarding the status of assistant men’s basketball coach Ira Bowman; “As we continue to gather information regarding a situation that recently arose, it is important that we be thorough and proactive, yet prudent and cautious. Therefore, Ira Bowman will not coach or participate in any responsibilities with the men’s

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Daily Dirt – 3/13/19

Obviously a very busy week so far. Here’s a quick update – more later… I tweeted on Monday that the over/under on DI coaching changes was 11 for the week. The firing of Saul Phillips earlier this morning moves the number so far to 7. Thursday and Friday will be busy – I’ll take the

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Ohio parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Saul Phillips

Ohio Director of Athletics Jim Schaus announced today that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Saul Phillips will not be renewed. “We are making a change in the leadership of our men’s basketball program,” said Schaus. “I do not believe that our men’s basketball program, that has a rich tradition of excellence, is where we need to be

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Search firm updates…

With a bunch of DI searches underway, here’s a quick update on some of the search firms that I’ve heard, as well as some updates from schools not not using them. Cal Poly – Collegiate Sports Solutions (Jeff Schemmel) – search update HERE. Fairfield – Ventura Partners (Katy Young Staudt) Mercer – Fogler Consulting Southern

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Cal Poly Search Update

The search to replace Joe Callero at Cal Poly is moving at warp speed. Callero, who officially resigned on March 6th, coached the last two games of the season for the Mustangs, wrapping up a 6-23 (2-14 Big West) season on Saturday. Callero will reportedly be paid a $137,000 buy out for the one year

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OFFICIAL: Johnson fired at Fairfield

Following up on a report from earlier today. The change at Fairfield has now been made official… Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann announced on Monday that he has initiated a change in the leadership of the Men’s Basketball program, commencing a search to replace Head Coach Sydney Johnson.  “I want to thank Coach Johnson for

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Sterling College (KS) Head Basketball Coach Resigns

The Sterling College Athletic Department has announced that Dean Jaderston will resign his position as the head men’s basketball coach at Sterling College. Coach Jaderston will transition to full time chaplain at Sterling College for the rest of the year. He is actively pursuing some new opportunities for ministry, and will continue to lead Northern Pines, the Christian

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Niagara fires Head Basketball Coach Chris Casey

Director of Athletics Simon Gray has announced that after six years as the men’s basketball head coach, Chris Casey has been relieved of his duties at Niagara University. Gray will begin a national search immediately to find the 22nd head coach of the Purple Eagles.    “Chris Casey is a man of integrity and he was 100 percent

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