I have now heard from multiple sources that DII Mansfield University (PA) head coach Rich Miller has resigned today effective immediately. Miller had been the head coach at MU for the past ten seasons (130-141). He also spent six seasons as an assistant at the school before taking the reins in 2005. There is no immediate word on
SALE EXTENDED: HoopDirt.com Nike Gear @ Lids Flash Store
Due to popular demand, we have extended our Lids Flash Store featuring HoopDirt.com Nike apparel until November 3rd! All of the gear that had previously sold out has now been re-stocked. We are currently offering Nike Dri-FIT short sleeve shirts, Nike Dri-FIT long sleeve shirts, and Nike Team Gameday Polo shirts. You can access our Lids Flash
HOT: Salary Increase in Place for Leon Rice at Boise State
HoopDirt.com has obtained the agenda for the Idaho State Board of Education meeting scheduled for October 22nd. On the schedule is a proposed pay increase for Boise State head coach Leon Rice. Some of the highlights of the increase are as follows: An increase in annual salary by $10,530 for year 1, and a set dollar
UPDATE: NYC DIII Dirt
A quick update to yesterday’s NYC DIII Dirt: I have heard from a great source, and confirmed through another, that former Mercy College (NY) head coach Adam Parmenter will be named as an assistant at New York University. Parmenter, who spent four seasons as the head coach of the Mavericks has also been an assistant at Daniel
NYC DIII Dirt…
I can confirm the hirings of a couple of DIII assistant coaches in NYC… Brooklyn College – Albert Barbosa has been added to Rich Micallef staff. Barbosa brings with him 22 years of coaching experience at La Salle Academy in NYC. When he as an assistant, he worked with Ron Artest, Eddie Elisma and God Shammagod. He also spent 2009-11
Lake Forest College Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Ryan Davis and Ross Ferrarini have both joined the Lake Forest College men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Ken Davis announced. Ryan Davis joins the Foresters after spending the past two seasons coaching at The University of Chicago Laboratory School in Chicago, IL. In addition, Davis will be going
Lehigh Names Harry Morra Assistant Basketball Coach
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced on Monday the addition of Harry Morra as assistant coach. A former video coordinator during the Mountain Hawks’ historic 2011-12 season, Morra has spent the last three years as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at nearby DeSales University. Morra replaces Ryan
Cooper Calzonetti Named Video Coordinator at Iona
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Iona College men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess announced the completion of his staff with the addition of Cooper Calzonetti as Video Coordinator. “I’ve watched Cooper grow up and I’m thrilled to have him begin his coaching career on our staff,” said Cluess. “Cooper will have an integral role
Ranking the 2015 NCAA DII Coaching Changes
This off-season, there were 34 NCAA DII schools that made men’s basketball coaching changes. HoopDirt.com has ranked the Top 5 hirings as well as honorable mentions. Also, the complete list of 2015 NCAA DII hirings can be found at the bottom of the page. Here are HoopDirt.com’s Top 5 NCAA DII hirings: 1. Scott Burrell – Southern
OFFICIAL: Medaille College Adds Two Assistants
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one last week (Daily Dirt – 10/15/15). Medialle College has officially announced the addition of two new assistant coaches to the Men’s Basketball program. Greg Bean and Daniel Jones will both start their first season on the sidelines
Hawaii Settles With Former Head Coach Gib Arnold for $700K
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and former UH men’s head basketball coach Gib Arnold have come to a mediated resolution ending all legal disputes between the parties. Arnold has agreed to drop all claims against the university in return for a $700,000 settlement, which consists of a $200,000 payment to his attorney
OFFICIAL: Pelin Named Head Coach at Hunter
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish HoopDirt.com first reported back on October 6th that John Pelin had been hired as the head coach at Hunter College (DIII DIRT). It has now been made official by the school… “After a comprehensive search we are excited to announce John Pelin to our Hawk family as our new