I have heard that NYU will hire former assistant coach Dagan Nelson as the Violets new head basketball coach. He will replace his former boss Joe Nesci who retired back in March. Nelson, a New York native, served as an assistant at NYU from 2000-2002. He then went on to become a DI assistant at
DIII DIRT: Lesley University Opens
The busy off-season in New England continues… I can confirm that Chris Giordano has resigned as the head basketball coach at DIII Lesley University. Giordano inherited a Lesley program back in 2014 with only five players. By year three, he put together a 16-win season which is the most in program history. During his tenure,
David Grace to be named assistant coach at Cal
David Grace will be named as an assistant basketball coach at Cal. He was unexpectedly fired earlier this week at UCLA by head coach Steve Alford. The hiring is expected to be announced shortly. Before coming to UCLA back in 2013, Grace had spent five seasons as an assistant at Oregon State. The 20-year Air
Daily Dirt – 4/18/18
I few quick things that I’ve heard… Following up on a tweet that I sent earlier…I can confirm that DII Central Washington will hire Lewis-Clark State’s Brandon Rinta as their new head coach. Rinta is a CWU alum who has had a ton of success at LCSC. The official announcement is expected later today. I
Tim Miles receives Contract Extension at Nebraska
Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos announced Tuesday a one-year contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Miles. With the addition of a year to his current deal, Miles is now under contract at Nebraska through the 2020-21 season. Miles coached Nebraska to one of the best seasons in school history in 2017-18. The Huskers
Aaron Coombs Named Head Basketball Coach at OPSU
Following a nationwide search that drew a strong field of applicants, Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Aggie Athletics are pleased to announce the hire of Aaron Coombs as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program. University President Dr. Tim Faltyn is excited to have Coach Coombs join the Panhandle State family and foresees
St. John Fisher Appoints Grosodonia Head Coach of Men’s Basketball Program Following Interim Tenure
The St. John Fisher College Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that Mike Grosodonia II has been named the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Grosodonia, who had served as the interim head coach for the 2017-18 season, has been with the program since 2016 following an outstanding career in the high school
Larry Blunt Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Drake
Larry Blunt, an experienced developer of talent at all levels, has joined the Drake University men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Darian DeVries announced. Blunt joins the Bulldogs after spending the last two seasons as an assistant at Canisius in Buffalo, N.Y., where he helped guide the Golden Griffins to a share of the Mid-Atlantic
Hofstra’s Joe Mihalich Receives Contract Extension
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today a contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich. “Joe continues to be an outstanding coach, educator and valued member of the Hofstra community, and we are excited that his successful tenure at Hofstra will continue,” commented Hathaway. “The Hofstra Men’s
Virginia Basketball Staff Update
Virginia’s Jason Williford has been promoted to associate head coach and Orlando Vandross has been elevated to assistant coach, three-time National Coach of the Year Tony Bennett announced Tuesday (April 17). Williford, who has served as an assistant coach for the past nine seasons under Bennett, has helped the Cavaliers capture three ACC regular-season championships,
Jason James Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Allen University
Coach James makes the move over from the Women to the Men’s program Allen University announced that Jason James has been named the head coach of the Yellow Jackets Men’s Basketball Team. “Coach James and I share the same vision for Allen — putting together a competitive team, competing for a Conference Championship and eventually
St. Bonaventure assistant Dave Moore named Head Basketball Coach at West Georgia
The University of West Georgia announced Dave Moore as its new basketball coach Monday, the ninth head coach in the program’s history. “It is with great pleasure we introduce Dave Moore as our new head men’s basketball coach,” said University of West Georgia Athletic Director Daryl Dickey. “During the interview process on our campus, it