What a wild Easter Weekend – Stallings to Pitt (Panther fans want to burn the city), Beard to UNLV (well done parlaying a 30-5 season into a better gig), and Dunleavy Sr. to Tulane (a lot of head scratching here). I think the best hiring over the weekend was the one that had the least
OFFICIAL: Former NBA Coach, Player Mike Dunleavy, Sr. Named Tulane’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tulane Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the hiring of long-time NBA coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr., as the 24th head men’s basketball coach in the 106-year history of the program. Dunleavy will be formally introduced at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29 inside Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Tulane students and fans
REPORTS: Little Rock’s Chris Beard set to Ink Deal at UNLV
Multiple reports, including one from the Las Vegas Review’s Mark Anderson are indicating that Little Rock’s Chris Beard will become the next head coach at UNLV. He will reportedly ink a five-year deal later this morning. The reigning Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year, Beard led Little Rock to a 30-5 record and an upset victory
OFFICIAL: Rick Stansbury Named Head Coach at Western Kentucky
With 293 career wins and 11 postseason trips as a head coach to his credit, Rick Stansbury has been named the 15th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Monday. A formal press conference to introduce Stansbury is set for 1 p.m. today inside the Jack and
OFFICIAL: Kevin Stallings Named Head Coach at Pitt
Kevin Stallings has been named the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball program as announced by Pitt Athletic Director Scott Barnes Sunday afternoon. “Coach Stallings and I share the same vision for Pitt — playing in the Final Four,” said Barnes. “Kevin has a successful track record recruiting the ACC footprint and
Daily Dirt – Easter Edition – 3/27/16
A quick Easter Edition of the Daily Dirt… Kevin Stallings to Pitt is the hottest rumor out there right now. I’ve heard from a lot of Pitt fans since this one first broke last evening…and they are all upset. Not sure exactly why. Stallings has won 332 games over the past 17 seasons at Vanderbilt,
UNLV Search Update…
After losing out on top choice Mick Cronin earlier this week, UNLV is now moving on in their search for a basketball coach, and conducting interviews with other candidates. UNLV AD Tina Kunzer-Murphy is trying to replace former head coach Dave Rice who she fired back in January. New Mexico State head coach Marvin Menzies and Arkansas
Saturday Dirt – 3/26/16
A few things that I’ve heard so far this weekend… I mentioned the search at UTRGV back on 3/22 (UTRGV Search Update). I have now heard that the final group is 8 and includes two current head coaches – including one from the OVC. It sounds like this group will be pared down over the
East Carolina’s Lebo Receives Vote of Confidence from AD
In an interview with Hoist The Colours, East Carolina Athletic Director Jeff Compher confirmed his support for head basketball coach Jeff Lebo and the direction that he has the program moving. Compher told HTC; “I’ve had a few conversations with Jeff about the program and the direction that he’s taking it, and I feel good about where we’re going,”
BREAKING: Cronin Turns Down UNLV; Will Remain at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics Mike Bohn announced Friday Cronin, who recently finished his 10th season will remain at the helm of the storied UC program. “I would like people to try and understand after 10 years of dedicated service I chose to evaluate my career and my life,” Cronin said. “Reflecting through that
REPORT: Mike Dunleavy, Sr. to become Head Coach at Tulane
Multiple outlets are reporting that former NBA head coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr. has agreed to become the head coach at Tulane. He last coached in the NBA in 2010, and has been the head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers. He was the NBA Coach of the Year in 1999, and scored 3,496
Brian Gregory Not Retained as Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech director of athletics Mike Bobinski announced Friday that Brian Gregory will not be retained as head men’s basketball coach. Gregory served as head coach for five seasons, compiling an overall record of 76-86 (27-61 in the Atlantic Coast Conference). “This was a difficult decision because of the character and integrity that Brian has demonstrated throughout