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NABC names Reese’s DI all-star game coaches
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced Stanford University’s Johnny Dawkins and Mark Turgeon of the University of Maryland as the head coaches for the 2014 Reese’s® Division I College All-Star game. The game will be played as part of Final Four® Friday® on April 4, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at
Neal to receive extension at New Mexico
University of New Mexico Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs has announced that head men’s basketball coach Craig Neal, who became the first rookie coach in school history to lead the Lobos to the NCAA Tournament, will receive a two-year contract extension. Neal, whose original contract was for five years and ran through the 2017-18
OFFICIAL: Gardner named head coach at IUPUI
We had this on Saturday – it’s now been made official… The IUPUI Athletics Department and Director of Athletics Michael Moore have announced the hiring of Jason Gardner as the eighth head coach in the men’s basketball program’s history. Gardner, the 1999 winner of the Indiana Mr. Basketball Award, spent the past year on the
OFFICIAL: Cal’s Montgomery retires
Mike Montgomery, one of college basketball’s all-time winningest coaches, has announced his retirement as head men’s basketball coach at the University of California, Berkeley. Montgomery, who directed the Golden Bears’ program to postseason appearances during each of his six seasons at the school, enjoyed a storied career that spanned more than four decades and also
BREAKING: Washington State hires Kent
Washington State University and Director of Athletics Bill Moos will introduce veteran head coach Ernie Kent as the 18th Cougar men’s basketball head coach during a press conference Wednesday, April 2. Kent was signed to a five-year roll over contract. Terms of the deal are unavailable. “I am excited that Ernie will be the leader
BREAKING: Antigua lands South Florida job
University of South Florida Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today the hiring of nationally honored University of Kentucky assistant coach and Dominican National Team head coach Orlando Antigua to lead the USF men’s basketball program. Antigua, who helped lead the Wildcats to their third Final Four appearance in the last four years on Sunday,
HOT: Ladner to Southeastern Louisiana
I first mentioned Jones County JC head coach Jay Ladner as a "hot" name for Southeastern Louisiana last week ( http://hoopdirt.com/blog/bb901dd2/southeastern-louisiana-rum…). Now according to two separate sources, he has been offered and will accept the job. Jones led his squad to the NJCAA National Championship this past season. More on this when it becomes official.
ESPN: Cal’s Montgomery could retire
ESPN’s Andy Katz is reporting that Cal head coach Mike Montgomery will meet with AD Sandy Barbour on Monday to discuss his future. According to Katz, Montgomery is leaning towards retiring. Here’s a link to the article: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/106987… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Appalachian State rumors…
Now that NC State associate head coach Bobby Lutz has withdrawn from the search at Appalachian State, AD Charlie Cobb is on to plan B. Here are some of the names that I’ve heard the most when talking about this search… Duggar Baucom – Head Coach VMI. His squad is currently 22012 and still alive
Washington State and Boston College updates
Two of the best schools right now at keeping info close to the vest are Washington State and Boston College. All of the candidate lists at these schools have been put together by media speculation. There are no confirmed legit candidates at either place. Here’s a quick look at some things we’ve been able to
Amaker to remain at Harvard
Harvard Athletics has announced that men’s basketball head coach Tommy Amaker will remain with the program. "After thoughtful deliberation, I continue to realize my heart is at Harvard," Amaker stated. "To teach, lead and serve at this amazing institution, and in this special community, is truly meaningful to me." "Tommy is a great leader, a