The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced it will hold an 11:00 a.m. (CT) press conference Wednesday, March 16, announcing Grant McCasland as its new head men’s basketball coach. The press conference will be held on the Arkansas State University campus at the Convocation Center auditorium. The press conference is open to working media and
OFFICIAL: Hipsher Reassigned at UTRGV
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier this morning (DI DIRT: Hipsher Out at Texas Rio Grande Valley). It’s now been made official… University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Director of Athletics Chris King announced on Tuesday that men’s basketball head coach Dan Hipsher has been reassigned within the department. Hipsher
Brent Bargen Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Chadron State
Brent Bargen has resigned, effective June 30, 2016, as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Chadron State College, according to Athletic Director Joel Smith. “I appreciate Brent’s service to Chadron State College and wish him well with his future endeavors,” said Smith. In ten seasons leading the Eagles, Bargen put together a record of 78-186. In the
HOT: Ernie Kent Receives 1-year Rollover Extension at Washington State
According to the Seattle Times, Washington State Athletic Director Bill Moos will exercise the rollover clause in Cougars men’s basketball coach Ernie Kent’s contract that allows WSU to extend his term in Pullman by one year at the end of every season. Kent, who just finished his second season at WSU, will now be under contract through
JUCO DIRT: Mueller Resigns as Head Basketball at Bismarck State (ND)
HoopDirt.com has learned that Joe Mueller has resigned as the head basketball coach at Bismarck State College (ND). The BSC alum just wrapped up his third year as the school where his squad finished 11-17 (4-8). Mueller was 38-45 overall during his tenure. The official announcement is expected later this afternoon.
HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group: DI Award Winners
Here is a recap of the 16 Division I 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.
BREAKING: Eric Reveno Will Not Return as Head Basketball Coach at Portland
The University of Portland announced today that Eric Reveno will not return as men’s basketball head coach. Reveno recently completed his 10th season at Portland. “I would like to thank Coach Reveno for his service, dedication and contributions to the University over the past ten years,” Athletic Director Scott Leykam said. “He has represented the University
DI DIRT: Hipsher Out as Head Coach at Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sources have confirmed to HoopDirt.com that Dan Hipsher is out as the head coach at Texas Rio Grande Valley. The official announcement is expected shortly. Hipsher came to UTRGV (formerly Texas Pan American) back in 2013 after a stint as the associate head coach at Alabama. In his three seasons at UTRGV, he compiled a 27-66
Brandon Curran Named Head Coach at East Texas Baptist University
A veteran of coaching NCAA Division I, II, and junior college men’s basketball, Brandon Curran has been named the new head men’s basketball coach for East Texas Baptist University. Curran has made stops at Dallas Baptist University, Centenary College, Jacksonville College, and the University of Texas-Austin. “How blessed we are at ETBU to have Brandon
REPORT: McCasland to be Named Head Coach at Arkansas State
Baylor assistant coach Grant McCasland will become the next head coach at Arkansas State according to an ESPN report. HoopDirt.com named McCasland as a candidate for this job back on 3/10 (DI Search Updates). McCasland, a Baylor alum, has been on the Bears for the past five years. Before that, he was the head coach at
OFFICIAL: Stanford Fires Head Basketball Coach Johnny Dawkins
Stanford University’s Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics Bernard Muir announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Johnny Dawkins has been relieved of his duties after eight seasons. “This decision was not easy and it was a very difficult discussion for both Johnny and me, but like everything else during his tenure at Stanford, he handled it
Tony LaMarr Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Clark Atlanta
Back on 3/8, I mentioned that a SIAC job was going to open (Daily Dirt – 3/8/16) – it is now official, Clark Atlanta University has opted to move forward in a new direction with the men’s basketball program relieving head coach Tony LaMarr of his duties after three seasons. LaMarr directed the Panthers to a