I have heard from multiple sources that there are two moves that have been made in the great state of Massachusetts. It sounds like both of these will be made official with in the next few days… Curry College – I have heard that Wheelock College head coach Matt LeVangie is the choice to replace
OFFICIAL: Jirsa to Radford
Following-up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted last week. It has now been made official that Ron Jirsa has been named as an assistant coach at Radford University. “We are excited to welcome Coach Jirsa into our basketball family,” Jones said. “I have admired his work from afar for many years, and I have worked
High Point Dirt…
I have heard that High Point will promote Director of Player Development Eric Gabriel to the role of assistant coach. He will replace Neill Berry who took an administrative spot on Steve Prohm’s new staff at Iowa State. Gabriel joined the High Point University men’s basketball staff as the team’s first-ever Director of Video Operations in
NAIA DIRT: Ave Maria Update
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: