Monte Ross is no longer the head basketball coach at Delaware. The move was confirmed by Ross a few minutes ago on Twitter: Monte Ross @CoachMonteRoss 7m7 minutes ago I had a great run at UD (10 years)…Thanks to UD for the opportunity, really appreciate you guys, you were great to me and my family!
BREAKING: Western Kentucky Head Basketball Coach Ray Harper Resigns
WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced today that head coach Ray Harper has resigned from his position. He will remain in paid status through the end of his contract term, June 30, 2016. “I would like to thank Ray Harper for his many contributions to our program over the past eight years,” Stewart said. “Today
HOT DIII DIRT: Connolly Released as Head Basketball Coach at Utica
I have heard from a great source that Utica College head basketball coach Chris Connolly has been released from his duties earlier this morning. Connolly had been the head coach at Utica since 2008 and has compiled an 83-117 overall record (7-17, 2015-16). Before being hired at Utica, he spent four seasons as the head
BREAKING: Milwaukee Parts Ways with Head Basketball Coach Rob Jeter
Milwaukee Director of Athletics, Amanda Braun announced today that Rob Jeter will not return as the Panthers’ Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Rob has always put the interests of our student-athletes first and has represented our program and the university with class over the last 11 years. I thank him and his staff for their contributions,” Braun said. “After a
Daily Dirt: St. Patrick’s Day Edition – 3/17/16
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Wanted to catch up on a few things before heading out to watch today’s first round games. Should be interesting to be out in Boston on St. Patty’s Day – wish me luck… Last week, I mentioned that Michael Bradley was out as an assistant at Eastern Kentucky (Bluegrass State Dirt).
BREAKING: James Green Out as Head Basketball Coach at Jacksonville State
Jacksonville State announced tonight that the school and head basketball coach James Green “mutually agreed” that he will step down. Assistant coach Reggie Sharp will serve as interim head coach during the coaching search. Green had been the head coach of the Gamecocks for the past eight seasons. His team finished this season with an
HOT: Adam Hiatt Named Head Basketball Coach at Montana Tech
Montana Tech Athletic Director Chuck Morrell announced Adam Hiatt as the new leader of the Oredigger men’s basketball program. “Coach Hiatt embodied all of the key elements we were looking for to lead our men’s basketball team: a strong focus on academics, an elite basketball IQ, and a plan to build a culture of community and toughness
HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group: DII Award Winners
Here is a recap of the 15 Division II winners of this season’s HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award presented by the Hoop Group. These 16 coaches now qualify for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by The Hoop Group. The winner will be announced during the week leading up to the Final Four. Click on the week for
BREAKING: Wright State Terminates the Contract of Head Basketball Coach Billy Donlon
HoopDirt.com can confirm through great sources that Wright State Athletic Director Bob Grant has terminated the contract of Head Basketball Coach Billy Donlon. More on this breaking story as it develops…
OFFICIAL: Pacific Hires Damon Stoudamire as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
University of the Pacific Director of Athletics Ted Leland has announced the hiring of Damon Stoudamire as Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Stoudamire becomes the 22nd head coach in school history. A press conference will be held at 1:30 pm at the Vereschagin Alumni House to announce the hiring where Dr. Leland and Coach Stoudamire will speak. Stoudamire honed
CONFIRMED: Damon Stoudamire Becomes Head Basketball Coach at Pacific
Damon Stoudamire has reached an agreement to become the next head coach at the University of the Pacific. Stoudamire made the move official in a post on The Players’ Tribune which was just released. He will replace Ron Verlin who was not retained after a lengthy suspension. The seventh overall pick in the 1995 NBA
Daily Dirt – 3/16/16
Going to be another busy day today. Here are somethings that I’ve heard over the past 24 hours… I can confirm that Providence associate head coach Andre LaFleur has had “extended conversations” with athletic directors from Central Connecticut State and the University of San Francisco. LaFleur joined Ed Cooley’s staff back in 2011 after a