Author Archives: The DirtKing

HOT: Billy Kennedy Signs New 5-Year Deal at Texas A&M

Texas A&M University has reached an agreement in principle with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Kennedy on a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced today at the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Terms of the contract are pending approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents at a future meeting. The top-seeded and SEC Co-Champion

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REPORT: Rodney Billups to be Named Head Coach at Denver

Multiple outlets including 9NEWS in Denver and ESPN are reporting that Colorado assistant Rodney Billups will become the next head coach at the University of Denver.  Billups, the younger brother of former NBA standout Chauncey Billups, has been on the Colorado staff for the past six seasons.  He played at the University of Denver from 2002-2005 Billups

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REPORT: UCLA to Retain Steve Alford

According to the BruinReportOnline.com, UCLA will retain head basketball coach Steve Alford.  According to the report, after this year’s team lost in the Pac-12 Tournament to USC and finished the season with a 15-17 record, the disapproval of the third-year coach from donors, boosters and fans appeared to reach an unprecedented level.  BruinReportOnline.com is reporting however

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Corban University (OR) Names Austin Johnson Head Basketball Coach

Corban University Director of Athletics, Greg Eide, announced on Friday morning that the Warriors have hired current Lewis-Clark State College Associate Head Coach Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban. “I am pleased to announce Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban University,” said Eide. “After conducting a national search, we developed a very deep

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Bluegrass State Dirt…

Some things that I’ve heard from the great state of Kentucky… I can confirm that Kentucky State head coach Darnell Williams has resigned.  He had been an assistant for the Thorobreds since 2012, and took over as the head coach just before the 2015-16 season.  KSC finished this season with an 11-14 (9-9) record.  Williams

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OFFICIAL: Central Florida, Donnie Jones Part Ways

UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday night that head men’s basketball coach Donnie Jones has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After a great deal of thought and deliberation, we have determined that a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program is necessary,” said White. “Donnie and his

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BREAKING: Brooks Thompson Relieved of Duties at UTSA

UTSA Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Lynn Hickey announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Brooks Thompson has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. “I met with Brooks earlier today and after evaluating all areas of the program, I have decided that it is time to make a change in leadership,” Hickey said. “I

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