It was a nice OT win for Will Wade last night at Florida. However, today hasn’t been so kind for the second-year LSU coach. According to a report just published by Yahoo Sports, A 2017 phone conversation intercepted by the FBI between Wade and basketball middleman Christian Dawkins features Wade speaking freely about a “strong-ass
Daily Dirt – 3/7/19
A few things that I’ve heard… The search at Stetson is moving quickly. I have heard that they are already focused on a small group of candidates. One of the hot names down there is current Dayton assistant Donnie Jones. The long-time Billy Donovan assistant (at Marshall and Florida), also spent six seasons as the
Callero not retained as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Cal Poly
Joe Callero, Cal Poly men’s basketball head coach for 10 seasons, will not be retained, Director of Athletics Don Oberhelman announced Wednesday. “I’d like to thank Joe Callero for his ten years of dedicated service to our university,” said Oberhelman. “Joe embraced the academic rigors of Cal Poly and worked very hard to give every
Dials Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Urbana U.
Nick Dials has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach at Urbana University following two years with the program. UU Executive Director of Athletics Larry Cox announced the resignation. The search is underway to identify the 11th head coach in program history. “We are thankful for Nick’s time and effort that he put
OFFICIAL: Williams out at Stetson
Following-up on something that I mentioned early yesterday morning in the Daily Dirt. It’s now been made official as Stetson University Director of Athletics Jeff Altier announced on today that Corey Williams will no longer serve as men’s basketball head coach at the University. Williams, who recently completed his sixth season with the Hatters, owns
Reinhardt Head Basketball Coach Gillespie Resigns
WALESKA, Ga. – After being at the helm of Reinhardt men’s basketball for seven seasons and 16 years overall as a college basketball head coach, lead Eagle Jason Gillespie has resigned from his post and stepped away from the game of basketball. Gillespie, who totaled a 280-223 mark during his coaching career, made a lasting
DII DIRT: Lander University Finalists
In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned some of the names that I have heard at DII Lander University. I have now heard from multiple sources that the final three are: Grant Leonard – Associate head coach Queens University of Charlotte. Has spent the past six seasons at Queens. Has also worked at Paine College, Flagler
DII DIRT: Fayetteville State to part ways with Spencer
I can confirm that DII Fayetteville State (NC) will part ways with head men’s basketball coach Ken Spencer. Spencer had been the head coach at FSU for the past three seasons, where he compiled a 27-57 overall record. This year, the Broncos went 6-20 (5-13 CIAA). Before being hired at Fayetteville State back in 2016,
DII DIRT: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at Clarion University (PA)
I can confirm that Marcess Williams is no longer the head men’s basketball Coach at DII Clarion University (PA). Williams had been the head coach of the Golden Eagles since 2014. This past season, his squad finished with a 6-20 (4-17 PSAC) record. Williams wraps up his tenure at Clarion with a 40-98 overall record.
William Woods University Head Basketball Coach Resigns
William Woods University head men’s basketball coach James Hays has resigned his position to pursue other opportunities. A search for his replacement has begun. Hays served as the Interim head coach during the 2017-18 season. During his three seasons, the Owls went 52-38. The 2018-19 season came to an end last night with a loss
OFFICIAL: Glash Retires as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri S&T
Following up on something that I mentioned earlier in today’s Daily Dirt… Missouri S&T head men’s basketball coach Jim Glash has announced his retirement from the position after spending the last 10 seasons as the program’s head coach. “We appreciate the hard work and dedication Jim provided for our program and wish him the best
Daily Dirt – 3/5/19
A few things to kick off what will be a busy week… I have heard from great sources that Stetson will officially open later this week. The Hatters wrapped up their 2018-19 season with a 7-24 (3-13 ASUN) record, and did not make it to the ASUN Tournament. It’s been a tough go for Corey