Midwestern State assistant coach Tres Segler will be named as the next head coach at Eastern New Mexico University. Great sources have had HoopDirt.com in front of this one the entire time as we had the final three candidates posted yesterday (ENMU Dirt), and the larger group of initial interviews a few weeks ago (Daily Dirt II –
Cornell Dirt…
I have heard from a great source that on-campus interviews are underway at Cornell in the search to replace Bill Courtney. The three names that I have heard here are: Billy Taylor (assistant coach Iowa / former head coach Ball State and Lehigh), Brian Earl (associate head coach Princeton), and Tom Billeter (head coach Augustana /
REPORT: Bobby Lutz to Join Josh Pastner’s Staff at Georgia Tech
The question many have been asking today…if Joe Dooley is heading to NC State, whose spot is he taking? It is now being reported Wolfpack associate head coach Bobby Lutz will be headed to Georgia Tech where he will assume a similar role on Josh Pastner’s new staff. Lutz has spent the past five seasons
REPORT: FGCU’s Joe Dooley Considering Joining NC State Staff
Multiple outlets including CBSSports.com, are reporting that Florida Gulf Coast head coach Joe Dooley is considering an offer to join Mark Gottfried’s staff at North Carolina State. Dooley, a long-time assistant at Kansas took over at FGCU back in 2013. He has gone 65-38 during his tenure, winning 21+ games in all three seasons. He is reportedly
Jamil Jones Added to UCF Basketball Staff
UCF head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins has announced the hiring of Jamill Jones as an assistant coach for the Knights. “I am excited to add Jamill to my staff,” said Dawkins, who was hired on March 23. “He is one of the top young coaches in the country and has worked with some great programs in VCU and
Matt McKillop Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Davidson
Davidson men’s basketball coach Bob McKillop announced today that Matt McKillop ’06 has been promoted to associate head coach. “Matt continues to play a significant and vital role on our staff. It has been particularly evident as we have made the transition to the Atlantic 10,” said Bob McKillop, who just completed his 27th season at the helm. We find
Daily Dirt – 4/12/16
Here are some things that I’ve heard… The search at NJIT is moving a bit slowly. I have heard that current NJIT assistant Brian Kennedy is the leader to replace Jim Engles, but the administration is kicking the tires on a few other candidates. Most expect Kennedy to get the job, but I’ve seen stranger
Jay Young Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Jay Young, who spent the past 11 seasons as an assistant at Stony Brook, including the last seven as associate head coach, has been named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Rutgers University. He arrives “On the Banks” with 29 years of collegiate coaching experience. “Jay is one of the finest people that I have had
Greg Kampe Extended Through 2020 at Oakland
Director of Athletics Jeff Konya announced on Monday that Oakland University and men’s basketball head coach Greg Kampe have agreed to terms for a contract extension. Kampe’s current contract was set to expire in May 2017, and will now run through the 2019-2020 season. “Greg has done a great job with our transition into the Horizon League
Eastern New Mexico Search Update
Back on March 28th, I reported on some of the candidates that I had heard surrounding the opening at Eastern New Mexico (Daily Dirt II – 3/28/16). I have now heard from great sources who have told me that the final group includes: Vinay Patel (head coach Oklahoma City University), Houston Reed (head coach Otero
DI Assistants on the Move: Second Edition
Last week, I published a list of DI assistants on the move. This past weekend has been busy, so here’s the second edition: Boise State: Lost Danny Henderson to Oklahoma State last week. Head coach Leon Rice will replace him with Nebraska assistant Phil Beckner. Last season was Beckner’s first as a Cornhusker, he has also
DIII DIRT: Empire State Search Update…
An update on two DIII searches going on right now in New York State: SUNY Potsdam: I have heard from multiple sources here who have told me that on-campus interviews are underway to find a replacement for former head coach Sherry Dobbs, Jr. It sounds like there is a group of at least five still involved here. The names