Wednesday’s Dirt… Following up on a Tweet from yesterday, it sounds like Kennesaw State is close to wrapping up their search. All indications point to Florida assistant Al Pinkins and Tennessee assistant Desmond Oliver being the top two at this point. Hearing this one could be done shortly. The early HOT name at Cincinnati is
Shand, Hogue, added to Graceland Men’s Basketball staff
Graceland University head men’s basketball coach Cory Hoff has added to the Yellowjacket coaching staff for the 2019-20 season. Hoff adds Ernest Shand and Justin Hogue who previously coached with Coach Hoff before. “I couldn’t be more excited to have Coach Shand and Coach Hogue join our staff at Graceland,” remarked Hoff. “I have had
DeWitt Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at DIII North Central U.
Following a national search, North Central University (Minn.) has named Dan DeWitt its next head men’s basketball coach. DeWitt, who emerged from a field of 160 applicants for the position, succeeds Jon High, who resigned at the conclusion of the 2018-2019 season following an 11-year run as head coach. DeWitt has collected a significant array
OFFICIAL: Pastrana Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State
I mentioned this one in Today’s Daily Dirt…it’s now been made official. Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton has announced the addition of basketball coaching veteran Erik Pastrana as an assistant coach for the Cowboys. Pastrana has a dozen seasons of collegiate coaching under his belt, including a magical run alongside Boynton at Stephen F.
North Georgia Tabs Evans as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Following an extensive national search, University of North Georgia Director of Athletics Lindsay Reeves has announced Dan Evans as the fourth head men’s basketball coach in program history on Tuesday. “Foremost, we want to welcome Dan, his wife Amy, and kids TR and Maddie to our University community as the newest members of the Nighthawk
OFFICIAL: UCLA Names Mick Cronin New Men’s Head Basketball Coach
UCLA Director of Athletics Dan Guerrero has named Mick Cronin as The Michael Price Family UCLA Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Cronin becomes the 14th head coach in UCLA men’s basketball history, agreeing to a six-year contract worth $24 million. “Mick Cronin is a fierce competitor, and I’m excited to welcome him to Westwood,” Guerrero said. “Mick has
REPORT: Mick Cronin to UCLA
Multiple reports, including one from the Bruin Report Online, have confirmed that Mick Cronin will become the next head basketball coach at UCLA. According to the report, Cronin will ink a six-year deal worth $24 million. The pact will also include an increased salary pool for his assistants, and charter flights for all road games.
Boone Named Head Basketball Coach at UAFS
University of Arkansas Fort Smith Director of Athletics Curtis Janz announced Tuesday morning that Jim Boone has been hired as men’s basketball head coach. Boone recently completed his seventh season as head men’s basketball coach at NCAA Division II Delta State University, guiding the Statesmen to a 19-12 overall record, a 12-8 Gulf South Conference
Daily Dirt – 4/9/19
A few quick hitters after a late night watching a great National Championship game… I have heard that Todd Abernathy will be hired as an assistant coach at Florida Atlantic (replacing Erik Pastrana who departed for Oklahoma State). The current head coach at Trinity International (IL), Abernathy had spent four seasons as an assistant to
FINAL RESULTS: HoopDirt.com March Madness Challenge presented by MyPlay
Here are the FINAL results from the 2019 HoopDirt.com March Madness Challenge presented by MyPlay. Congrats to our winner BBCoachK! Thanks to everyone who participated! Rank Bracket, Owner R64 R32 S16 E8 F4 NCG Champion Total PCT 1 BBCoachK 4BBCoachK 210 220 280 240 160 320 Virginia 1430 99.7 2 winner winnerhendo_kent 230 260 200
REPORT: Chris Mullin expected to resign at St. John’s
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, St. John’s head coach Chris Mullin is expected to resign (or according to other reports, be bought out). Mullin led his alma mater to a 21-13 record this past season, and an NCAA tournament appearance. His win total increased in each of his four seasons with the Red
D’Alessio Named Head Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State
Fayetteville State University Director of Athletics Anthony Bennett has announced the hiring of Luke D’Alessio as the Broncos 18th head men’s basketball coach following a nationwide search. D’Alessio will bring 33 years of consistent success at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels, not to leave out Junior College and High School levels, in