I can confirm that Tyler Brown has been replaced as the head coach at Redlands CC by Jose Molina Negron. Brown, who had been an assistant at Redlands since 2011, was hired this past spring to replace former head coach Earnest Crumbley. It also sounds like none of the current assistants were retained in this
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NAIA DIRT: Dickinson State Set to Name New Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Dickinson State University (ND) will name Josh Vaughan as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Justin Wetzel who became an assistant in the NBA G-League a few weeks ago. Vaughn was one of three finalists who interviewed on campus late last week (DSU Finalists). Vaughan has spent the past
BREAKING: Louisville Names David Padgett Interim Head Basketball Coach
Louisville has named David Padgett as the interim head basketball coach. He replaces Rick Pitino who was fired earlier this week. The 5pm ET Introductory press conference can we seen live HERE. An interim athletic director will be named on Monday. Padgett, a former three-year starter at center for the Cardinals, has been on the
WATCH LIVE: Bruce Pearl Press Conference
Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl will talk for the first time since the arrest Tigers associate head coach Chuck Person for his involvement in the recent college basketball corruption scandal. You can watch live at 3:15pm ET – HERE
Louisville Dirt…
It sounds like Louisville will name an interim head coach to replace recently fired Rick Pitino as early as today. Three names have surfaced over the past 24-hours… Yesterday, Rival.com’s Corey Evans reported that current assistant coach David Padgett will be the choice. The 32-year old former Cardinal player reportedly has the backing of the
Arizona Initiates Dismissal Process Against Assistant Basketball Coach Book Richardson
Arizona President Robert C. Robbins released the following statement concerning the future of assistant basketball coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson, and a the initiation of an independent investigation: I have directed the University of Arizona to initiate an independent investigation into the alleged actions of Emanuel Richardson and to retain an external law firm to conduct
Oklahoma State Fires Associate Head Basketball Coach Lamont Evans
Oklahoma State issued the following one sentence statement today: “Oklahoma State University announced today that assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans has been terminated for cause.” Evans is accused of accepting $2,000 a month in bribes to funnel athletes to certain agents, including “one and done” players that are talented enough to jump to the NBA
iWork Class of 2018 Battle for New York High School Showcase – October 11, 2017 – College of Staten Island
Calling all DII and DIII coaches! Don’t miss out on this one of a kind event as a mix of some of the top Class of 2018 talent across NY lace up for their respected region to battle for NY bragging rights. Each team will play in 3 games and receive custom uniforms. College coaches
Jim Calhoun Named Men’s Basketball Consultant at the University of Saint Joseph (CT)
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) announced today that Hall of Famer and former University of Connecticut (UConn) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Calhoun will serve as a consultant to the University’s first-ever men’s basketball program and as an advisor to the president. Calhoun will advise on all aspects of establishing operations for the men’s
Greg Polkowski Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-Superior
The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics have announced that Greg Polkowski has been named the interim head coach of the Yellowjacket men’s basketball program. Polkowski replaces Paul Eberhardt, who resigned the position last week. “We are extremely excited to welcome Coach Polkowski back to UW-Superior to lead our men’s basketball program. Greg has a
NAIA DIRT: Dickinson State Search Update
I have heard that the search to replace former head basketball coach Justin Wetzel who resigned last week at Dickinson State University (ND) is moving quickly. It sounds like two finalists interviewed on campus yesterday, and another is due in today. Yesterday’s interviews included University of Mary (ND) assistant coach Josh Vaughan and former Bismarck
HOT: Alabama Launches Internal Investigation; Basketball Staffer Resigns
Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne has released the following statement: “Following yesterday’s reports from New York regarding a Federal investigation of intercollegiate athletics, The University of Alabama Department of Athletics immediately initiated an internal review of our men’s basketball operations. As a result, we have accepted the resignation effective today of Kobie Baker, a men’s