A few things I’ve heard… It sounds like interviews at Presbyterian will start tomorrow. I’ve heard that the first guy up will be current Blue Hose interim head coach John Reynolds. He has been at Presbyterian for the past four seasons, and assumed the interim title earlier this month when Gregg Nibert resigned. Word on
Lamont Franklin Named Director of Basketball Operations at Miami
University of Miami Coach Jim Larrañaga has announced the addition of Lamont Franklin as the director of operations for the Hurricanes basketball program. “Lamont Franklin is a great addition to our program,” Larrañaga said. “We were attracted to Lamont because of his diverse background in basketball and business. He has a lot of experience in
Miami (OH) Hall-of-Famer Damon Frierson named RedHawks Assistant to the Head Coach
Miami University head men’s basketball coach completed his staff with the hiring of Miami Hall-of-Famer Damon Frierson to the position of Assistant to the Head Coach. “It feels great and exciting to be back in Oxford once again and be a part of the Miami coaching staff,” said Frierson. “I am looking forward to working
Lou Gudino Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico State
Chris Jans’ first order of business as New Mexico State’s head men’s basketball coach is the hiring of Lou Gudino as his associate head coach. “I have always respected Coach Jans for as long as I’ve known him,” Gudino said. “I’m also very well aware of the basketball history at New Mexico State and have
Northwestern Extends Chris Collins Through 2024-25 Season
Northwestern University Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Jim Phillips announced Tuesday the signing of Sullivan-Ubben Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Collins to a multi-year contract extension. Collins’ contract has been extended through the 2024-25 campaign. Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald also received an extension. “At Northwestern we place a premium on ‘institutional fit’, and
College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant Signs New Five-Year Contract
College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant has signed a new five-year contract that runs through the 2021-22 season, Director of Athletics Matt Roberts announced on Monday. “Our men’s basketball program’s success on-and-off the court is the direct result of Earl Grant’s leadership and commitment to the College of Charleston,” Roberts said. “He and his
OFFICIAL: Jason Sautter Named Head Basketball Coach at Seward County CC
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier this morning (JUCO DIRT)… A familiar face to Saints fans will return to the bench in 2017-2018 as former Seward assistant Jason Sautter will lead the Men’s Basketball program next season as its Head Coach. Sautter spent two seasons with the
Daily Dirt – 4/24/17
A few things to start the week… I can confirm that Southern Utah assistant coach Patrice Days is headed to Coastal Carolina. Before joining the SUU staff prior to last season, he was an assistant at Wright State. He has also been an assistant at Abilene Christian and a GA at Charlotte. It sounds like
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Make The Switch
At HoopDirt.com, we take pride in showcasing companies that are committed to helping you become a better coach. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve likely seen we are pretty fired up about what Just Play has been able to do the past year. This off-season I’ve had numerous coaches reach out with questions about the company,
Rahim Lockhart Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ole Miss
Ole Miss All-American Rahim Lockhart has returned to Oxford to join the Rebel basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Andy Kennedy announced Monday. Lockhart, a standout on the hardwood for the Rebels from 1998-2001, returns to Ole Miss after a successful high school and junior college coaching career. Most recently, Lockhart was the
JUCO DIRT: Seward County CC (KS) Search Update…
The search to replace Byran Zollinger at Seward County CC (KS) is over, and the official announcement is expected as early as today. I have heard that the leader and expected choice here is Jason Sautter. The former Seward County assistant coach has also been the head coach at Western Texas and and assistant at
REPORT: Florida A&M Interim Head Coach Lamont Franklin Resigns
According to WCTV in Tallahassee, Florida A&M University Interim Head Basketball Coach Lamont Franklin has resigned. Franklin was named as the interim head coach after Byron Samuels was fired earlier in the spring. According to the report, only Gerald Gillion who is not an employee with FAMU is on the Rattlers coaching staff. Gillion is