Michael Mucci, the winningest coach in the 99 year history of the Haverford College men’s basketball program, has announced his retirement after 22 years on the Haverford sidelines. He became the program’s all-time winningest coach with a 64-59 victory against Dickinson inside the Calvin J. Gooding ’84 Arena during the 2009-10 season and finished his
PDF: Calipari Contract Extension Details
Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari inked a two-year contract extension on Monday. Here is a PDF of the Amendment as well as a PDF of Coach Calipari’s updated contact terms. The amendment to Calipari’s contract extends his deal from March 30, 2022 to March 30, 2024. Calipari’s total guaranteed compensation – including base salary, media/endorsement
The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler featuring Fordham University Assistant Coach Ali Ton
In this week’s ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler gains a European perspective on player development from Ali Ton (Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Fordham University), discussing fundamental work as well as the different ways skills are taught. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s DirtKing Adam Nelson Episode 2: Cal State Fullerton Associate Head
Texas A&M Commerce Head Coach Sam Walker relinquishes basketball post; Remains in administrative role
Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. Ray M. Keck has named Sam Walker Executive Director of Alumni Engagement. In this new role, Walker – a 1993 graduate of East Texas State University – will have direct influence in expanding alumni engagement, supporting chapter formulation, and facilitating strategic undergraduate recruiting initiatives in the vibrant North Texas region.
HOT: Shawn Walker not retained as Head Basketball Coach at Grambling
According to an ESPN report, Grambling has decided not to retain head basketball coach Shawn Walker. It’s a bit of a surprising move, as Walker’s squad finished 16-17 this year – a nine game improvement over last season. Before becoming the head coach at GU back in 2014, he spent 13-seasons at DII Elizabeth City
Drake Dirt…
Word on the street is that the search at Drake is getting close to wrapping up. It sounds like the top two here are South Dakota head coach Craig Smith and Furman head coach Nike Medved. I have also heard that current interim head coach Jeff Rutter could still be in the mix. Smith has
Daily Dirt – 3/22/17
Yesterday was wild – I expect more of the same today. Here are some things that I’ve heard… The two hottest names on Cleveland State’s radar right now are Wyoming assistant Jermaine Kimbrough and Fairmont State (WVa.) head coach Jerrod Calhoun. Kimbrough spent nine seasons as an assistant at Cleveland State under Gary Waters, and
OFFICIAL: Mike Rhoades to become Head Basketball Coach at VCU
VCU will introduce Mike Rhoades as men’s basketball coach Wednesday at an 11:30 a.m. press conference at the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Rhoades, who served as an assistant coach and associate head coach at VCU from 2009-14, will become the 12th head coach in program history. He returns to VCU
Austin Peay Search Update…
The search to replace Dave Loos at Austin Peay is ramping up, with on-campus interviews underway. I have now heard from multiple sources that VCU assistant coach Wes Long interviewed yesterday. Word on the street is that Long is option #1, and is weighing his options now that Will Wade has departed VCU for LSU.
BREAKING: Jim Crutchfield Named Head Basketball Coach at Nova Southeastern
The dawn of a new era is about to take place for the Nova Southeastern University men’s basketball program. On Tuesday, March 21, Director of Athletics Michael Mominey has announced the hiring of NCAA coaching legend Jim Crutchfield as the next head coach. Crutchfield takes over the Sharks men’s basketball program after 13 successful seasons
Duquesne Search Update…
Interesting day at Duquesne. Earlier today, I mentioned that Monmouth head coach King Rice was “on fire” at Duquesne. Apparently it was just a small kitchen fire, and was extinguished quickly. He is not involved at Duquesne any more, but two new names are surfacing – Vermont head coach and Michigan State assistant coach Dane
Eastern Michigan Dirt…
HoopDirt.com has learned that Eastern Michigan University Associate Head Coach Mike Brown, and Assistant Coach Benny White are no longer on Rob Murphy’s staff. Brown had been on the staff since 2011, and has also served as an assistant at South Alabama and as the head coach at Motlow State CC. White had also been