On the run most of the day today – here are some quick hitters to start the day. Will try to blog from the phone if other things pop up (which they inevitably will)…. • Former UConn head coach Jim Calhoun, and Celtics assistant Walter McCarty have both expressed interest in the vacant Boston College
Texas Dirt…
A couple of things from the Lone Star State. Looking to forward to spending some time down there next week… • I mentioned earlier today that Ranger College head coach Jimmy Voight was out. I’ve now heard from multiple sources that the leader there is former Ranger HC Larry Brown. In addition to his stint
Dickinson State coach resigns
Ty Orton, Dickinson State men’s basketball coach, instructor in the department of health and physical education, and Blue Hawk Booster club membership coordinator, announced his resignation today after seven years with the university. The resignation is effective May 15, 2014. Orton has accepted a position with the Dickinson State University Alumni and Foundation (Foundation) as
HOT: South Florida to hire Masiello
Multiple people are reporting that Manhattan’s Steve Masiello will be named as the next head coach at South Florida. We mentioned yesterday that he was a front runner here (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/6a647df1/south-florida-rumors/…) – it now seems like it’s a done deal. It sounds like the deal could be worth more than $5 million over five years. More
HOT: VCU’s Rhodes headed to Rice
VCU associate head coach Mike Rhoades will be named as the next head coach at Rice. Rhoades has been on Shaka Smart’s staff since 2009. Before that, he spent 10 seasons as the head coach at Randolph-Macon College (197-76). He will replace Ben Braun who resigned earlier this month. The official announcement is expected tomorrow
BREAKING: Jans named head coach at Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University Director of Athletics D. Christopher Kingston has announced the hiring of Chris Jans as the new head men’s basketball coach for the Falcons. Jans becomes the 16th head coach in BGSU men’s basketball history. "Chris Jans is doing the things that we want to do at BGSU," Kingston said. "He is
OFFICIAL: Savino retires at Adelphi
Head men’s Basketball Coach, Dominick Savino, announced his decision to retire from his position today, March 24. A nationwide search to fill the position of head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately. Savino was named Adelphi University Head Men’s Basketball Coach on May 27, 2010 and led the Panthers to a record of 60-56 over
HOT RUMOR: Nebraska assistant to South Dakota
It sounds like The University of South Dakota will name Nebraska assistant Craig Smith as their new head coach. The announcement is expected today. Smith is in his second year at Nebraska and has also worked with Huskers head coach Tim Miles at Mayville State, North Dakota State and Colorado State. He also spent three
Couch To Retire From Long Beach State
Long Beach State Assistant Head Coach Vic Couch has announced his retirement, following an extended battle with illness. Couch was on medical leave during the 2013-14 campaign, and had held his position with The Beach since joining Dan Monson’s staff upon their arrival in 2007. Couch ultimately spent 14 years as a part of Coach
New England Coaches Clinic
On Sunday, April 27th, the New England Coaches Clinic will take place at Suffield Academy (Suffield, CT). This clinic will provide an excellent professional development opportunity for basketball coaches at all levels. The clinic will take place from 9 AM – 6 PM and feature the following coaches: • Jim Calhoun – Naismith Hall of
More Junior College Dirt…
I guess my Junior College dirt from earlier tonight started something…a few more things that I’ve heard at the JC level since posting less than an hour ago… • I can confirm from two separate sources that Cowley College (KS) head coach Tommy DeSalme has been fired. He had just finished his fifth year at
HOT RUMOR: Sampson in the mix at Houston
• A great source has told me that Kelvin Sampson is in the mix big-time at Houston. When my guy say’s “run with it” I do – there are not many out there better than him! Sampson is currently an assistant in the NBA with the Houston Rockets. Sampson has been the head coach at