Here’s a Final Four Edition of the Daily Dirt as the parties in Phoenix continue… It’s now been confirmed that Pitt assistant Jeremy Ballard is departing and will become the associate head coach at VCU. Ballard spent 2012-15 on Shaka Smart’s staff at VCU. He then moved on to one-year stints at Illinois State and
John Redman Named Assistant Basketball Coach at the University of Mobile
University of Mobile’s athletic department announces the hiring of John Redman, as the assistant men’s basketball coach. Redman, a Spanish Fort, Ala. native, graduated from Spring Hill College in 2013, where he spent one year as a basketball player and the other three years as a student assistant. “I’m excited to join coach [Joe] Niland
BREAKING: Daytona State’s Ryan Ridder to be named Head Basketball Coach at Bethune-Cookman
Bethune-Cookman will name Ryan Ridder as their next head basketball coach. A press conference has been scheduled for tomorrow afternoon to make the official announcement. Ridder, who has been the head coach at DSC for the past four years, led the Falcons to a 25-7 record this past season. During his tenure, he compiled a
HOT: Chad Murray Named Head Basketball Coach at Pacific Lutheran University
The Pacific Lutheran University athletic department and athletic director Laurie Turner announced the hiring of Chad Murray on Thursday as head coach for the Lute men’s basketball program. “Under Chad’s leadership, I look forward to seeing men’s basketball continue to be a top tier program in the Northwest Conference,” said Athletic Director Laurie Turner. “With
MUST WATCH: This is Just Play…
Coaches, if you’re looking to win championships, check out this new video from Just Play – I was really impressed! These guys are former athletes who “get it”, and understand what coaches need to be successful. If you’re looking for more info, check them out at their booth at the Final Four or reach out
BREAKING: Metro State Denver parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Derrick Clark
In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that a good DII job in the RMC was opening. Here it is… Metropolitan State University of Denver Director of Athletics Dr. Anthony Grant announced today that a national search will begin for the next head men’s basketball coach. “MSU Denver has a tradition of being one of the
Jones Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UNC Pembroke
UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Ben Miller announced Thursday that Tony Jones, who has served the team in various roles over the last three seasons, has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Jones, who most recently served as a graduate assistant coach for the Black & Gold this past season in its run
Miller and Downing round-out North Texas basketball staff
North Texas men’s basketball head coach Grant McCasland has announced the hiring of James Miller and Jareem Dowling as assistant coaches. Miller and Dowling join associate head coach Ross Hodge, completing McCasland’s coaching staff. Assistant coach James Miller “We are thrilled to have James Miller join the Mean Green family,” McCasland said. “He is an
BREAKING: Anthony Grant Named Head Basketball Coach at Dayton
University of Dayton Vice President/Director of Athletics Neil Sullivan has announced that Anthony Grant will be the next head Flyer men’s basketball coach. “Anthony Grant is a proven winner with the highest integrity,” Sullivan said. “He has successful experience in coaching, recruiting and playing basketball at an elite level. I welcome Anthony to our staff
Ben Jacobson agrees to two-year contract extension at Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson has agreed to a two-year contract extension through March 31, 2027. “Jake is one of the premier coaches in the Missouri Valley Conference and one of the best coaches in the country,” UNI Director of Athletics David Harris said. “While we didn’t have the success
Tim O’Toole Elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Cal
California assistant men’s basketball coach Tim O’Toole has been elevated to associate head coach, Wyking Jones announced. O’Toole, who boasts more than two decades of collegiate coaching experience, joined the Golden Bears in April 2016 under former head coach Cuonzo Martin and was a key assistant on the 2016-17 staff that guided Cal in developing
DII Search Updates…
There are a bunch of DII openings right now. Here are updates on a few of them… Tusculum College (TN) I have heard that Tusculum College is onto the Skype round of interviews. Over the next week, the search committee is expected to talk to eight coaches. The names that I have heard here