A few things to start the day… Former UNLV assistant Ryan Miller has been hired by Jamie Dixon at TCU. He had spent the past two seasons at UNLV, and has also worked at Memphis, Auburn, and New Mexico. He will join former LSU assistant David Patrick who was brought on board by Dixon earlier this
Sundance Wicks Returns to Northern State as an Assistant Basketball Coach
Northern State and head men’s basketball coach Paul Sather are excited to announce the hiring of Sundance Wicks, as the Wolves next assistant coach. Wicks returns to the NSU sidelines after spending the 2015-16 season with the University of San Francisco Dons. “I’m extremely jacked to be coming back to what I have always called ‘Title Town!’,” explained
Detroit Search Update…
The search to replace Ray McCallum at Detroit is moving along, with candidates on campus over the next few days. The names that I have heard are: Bacari Alexander – Assistant Coach Michigan. A Detroit alum who has been on John Beilein’s staff at Michigan for the past six seasons. Spent six seasons (2001-07) as an
BREAKING: Brian Earl Named Head Coach at Cornell
Brian Earl, who helped the Princeton program return to national prominence during nine seasons as an assistant and associate head coach, has been named the Robert E. Gallagher ’44 Head Coach of Cornell Men’s Basketball by Andy Noel, the Meakem*Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education. Earl becomes the 22nd head coach in school history and
The Coach’s Insight with Richie Schueler featuring HoopDirt.com’s Adam Nelson
Here is episode #1 of The Coach’s Insight, a new feature added to HoopDirt.com by Richie Schueler. The series will feature college basketball coaches from all levels sharing their insight on wide range of topics – from basketball to life. The first episode features The “DirtKing” Adam Nelson discussing the new series as well as
Daily Dirt – 4/18/16
HD was down for a bit today as we upgraded our server. Thanks to the guys at Surge4 for being great at what they do and getting us through this! Here are a few quick things that I’ve heard… It sounds like new Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper has hired Chase Richardson and Jake
Justin Welke Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Harper College
Justin Welke tendered his resignation as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Harper College. He indicated that he wanted to “pursue other career and coaching interests.” He was thankful for the opportunity to coach at Harper and for his time working with the students and staff in athletics. “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the student-athletes
OFFICIAL: Marvin Menzies Chosen To Lead UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball Program
UNLV President Len Jessup and Athletics Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced that an offer has been made to Marvin Menzies to become the head coach of the men’s basketball program and he has accepted the agreement in principle. A contract will be submitted to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for review and
DIII DIRT: Brooks out as Head Basketball Coach at Cazenovia College (NY)
Michael Brooks is out as the Head Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics at DIII Cazenovia College (NY). The Cazenovia alum and hall of famer had been the head coach since the 2013-14 season, and had been an assistant for two years before that. In his three seasons at the helm, he compiled a 30-46
Point Loma Nazarene Head Coach Bill Carr Lands DI Women’s Head Coach Job at Santa Clara
With an NCCAA national title and two conference coach of the year awards to his name, Bill Carr has been hired as Santa Clara women’s head basketball coach. Carr, a native of Los Angeles, has been a men’s basketball coach for more than 25 years, including extensive experience in the West Coast Conference. He has compiled
REPORT: UNLV to Hire New Mexico State Head Coach Marvin Menzies
According to an ESPN report, UNLV and New Mexico State head coach Marvin Menzies have verbally agreed on a contract. Menzies would replace Chris Beard who bolted for Texas Tech just weeks after accepting the UNLV job. In his nine seasons as the head coach at NMSU, Menzies has compiled a 198-111 record, including a 23-11
Kevin Hovde Named Assistant Coach at San Francisco
Kevin Hovde, who served on the men’s basketball staff at Columbia for the past four seasons, has been named assistant head coach at the University of San Francisco, head coach Kyle Smith announced today. Hovde initially joined Smith’s staff at Columbia in 2011-12 as the program’s director of basketball operations and was promoted to assistant coach prior