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
OFFICIAL: Jerod Haase Named Head Basketball Coach at Stanford
Jerod Haase has been named Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, as announced today by Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics Bernard Muir. Haase, who becomes the 18th head coach in the history of the program, arrives on The Farm after completing his fourth season as the head coach at UAB, where
OFFICIAL: Spiker Named Head Basketball Coach at Drexel
Zach Spiker, who led Army West Point to its most wins in more than 30 years, has been named the new men’s basketball coach at Drexel University. Drexel’s Director of Athletics Dr. Eric Zillmer made the announcement on Friday morning. Spiker will become the 26th head coach in Drexel history and the sixth since the school became a
REPORT: Stanford Expected to Hire UAB’s Haase as Head Basketball Coach
According to a recently published ESPN report, Stanford will hire UAB head coach Jerod Haase to replace Johnny Dawkins. HoopDirt.com mentioned Haase as the “hot” name at Stanford yesterday (Daily Dirt II – 3/24/16). Haase just wrapped up his fourth season at UAB with a 26-7 (16-2) record and a NIT appearance. During his time at
Daily Dirt – Good Friday Edition – 3/25/16
A few things that I’ve heard as we roll into Easter weekend… With Zach Spiker off to Drexel, the attention has now turned to Army. I have heard that current West Point associate head coach Jimmy Allen is receiving a lot of support for this job. Not only has he been on Spiker’s staff at the
Illinois’ Groce Receives Public Vote of Confidence from AD
Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman gave basketball coach John Groce a public assurance that he still has a job Thursday, the second from the new AD in less than a month. Whitman first said Groce would keep his job March 5, just after the team ended a losing season, its third straight without an
BREAKING: Zach Spiker to be Named Head Basketball Coach at Drexel
Multiple reports, including sources close to HoopDirt.com are confirming that Army’s Zach Spiker will be named as the head basketball coach at Drexel. As we have reported all along, Drexel has been looking for someone with an academic background and Spiker fits that mold. In addition to his experience at Army, he spent five seasons in the