Earier today, I mentioned two out of the three finalists at Ave Maria (FL): Ave Maria Finalists I have now heard that the third finalist, and possiby the leader here is Northwood (FL) assistant coach Ken Sullivan. He has worked for Rollie Massimino at Northwood for the past seven seasons. More on this as I hear
OFFICIAL: Sachs Named Head Coach Salisbury
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this one earlier this morning. It is now official, Salisbury University Director of Athletics Dr. Michael Vienna announced the hiring of Andrew Sachs as the new head coach of men’s basketball on Monday afternoon. Sachs, a Salisbury alumnus, joins the Sea Gulls following a
DIII DIRT: Sachs the Choice at Salisbury (MD)
I can confirm that Bethany College (WVa) head coach Andrew Sachs will be named as the new head coach at Salisbury University (MD). He will replace Josh Merkel who became the head coach at Randolph-Macon earlier this spring. Sachs, a 1990 Salisbury alum, has compiled a 117-49 record in his five seasons at Bethany. Prior
HOT: Iowa State Staff Update
Iowa State head men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm announced today his initial coaching staff. Prohm has retained T.J. Otzelberger as an assistant coach from Fred Hoiberg’s staff and announced he will bring William Small with him from his staff at Murray State. Former Iowa State assistant and most recently a staffer at Loyola (Chicago), Daniyal
Daily Dirt – 6/22/15
Two quick hitters to start off the week… I can confrim that new Charlotte head coach Mark Price will hire former UNC player Jackson Simmons as a graduate assistant. Simmons wrapped up his career as a Tar Heel this past season where he appeared in 115 games for Roy Williams since 2011. Jamestown CC (NY)
NAIA DIRT: Ave Maria (FL) Finalists
I have heard that there are three finalists in the search to replace Ken D’Agostino as the head coach at Ave Maria University (FL). Two of the final three are: John Lamanna – Head Coach Franciscan University (OH). Has been at Franciscan for the past five seasons. Re-started the basketball program which has been discontinued
Oakland Dirt…
I can confirm that Oakland University will hire Drew Valantine as an assistant coach. Valentine is a 2013 Oakland graduate who most recently served as a graduate assistant at Michigan State. He scored 1,069 points for the Grizzlies, and was an All-Summitt League honorable mention during his senior season. Valentines brother, Denzel, was the second
OFFICIAL: Barone to Butler CC
HoopDirt.com has been following the Butler CC (KS) search closely for the past few weeks. Last week, we reported that former UWGB assistant Brian Barone had been offered the job. It has now been made official – Barone has been named the new men’s head basketball coach at BCC. Barone comes to the Grizzlies after serving
Weekly Round-up: DIRT
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there! DK is enjoying being away with the family for the weekend. Here was my view when I woke up this morning. Going to be tough to go back to the HD World Headquaters tomorrow… Here are our top rumors from this past week… 6/18 – Radford DIRT:
New Five-Year Deal for Northern Colorado’s Hill
Northern Colorado Athletics and head men’s basketball coach B.J. Hill have agreed upon the provisions of a new five-year contract, reflecting the university’s continued investment in the program and its commitment to future growth and success. “B.J. continues to grow the foundation of the men’s basketball program,” director of athletics Darren Dunn said. “Coach Hill
Radford Dirt…
I have heard that Ron Jirsa is the leader for the vacant assistant position at Radford. The position opened earlier this spring when Kyle Getter took a spot on Ritchie McKay’s new staff at Liberty. Jirsa is the former head coach at Georgia (1997-99) and Marshall (2003-07). He has also been an assistant to Tubby
Angelo State Names David Lewis Assistant
Angelo State head coach Cinco Boone has announced the hiring of David Lewis who will join the surging Ram basketball program as its assistant coach. “David is an up and coming rock star in the coaching profession and our program is extremely fortunate to be adding him to the staff here at ASU,” Boone said.