The search to replace the retiring Kevin Schlagel at St. Cloud State is winding down. On-campus interviews for the three finalists will be next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-19. The candidates are Matt Reimer, Matt Woodley and Rodell Davis. Reimer, current St. Cloud State assistant men’s basketball coach, will interview on Monday, March 16.
Peckinpaugh named head coach at Indiana Tech
ndiana Tech announced today that John Peckinpaugh has been hired as men’s head basketball coach. Peckinpaugh returns to Indiana Tech after serving as an assistant for the Warriors during the 2012-2013 season. Peckinpaugh served as recruiting coordinator and worked on budgeting, travel, and academic affairs for the team during his previous service at Tech. He
OFFICIAL: Braun resigns at Rice
First heard this rumor at lunch today (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/60469aea/hot-rumor-braun-done-at-ri…). It’s now official – Ben Braun has resigned at Rice. Rice Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard announced on Thursday that he has accepted the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Ben Braun effective immediately. “Ben and I met this morning to review the program and at that
Daily Dirt – 3/13/14
Crazy day…here are a few things that I’ve heard… • I have heard that Wichita State associate head coach Chris Jans in very high on the list at Bowling Green. He is in his sixth season for the undefeated Shockers. Jans won the NJCAA DII National Championship as the head coach at Kirkwood CC (IA)
HOT RUMOR: Braun done at Rice
The DirtKing is having lunch at the mall with Mr. Dirt and the kids. Just heard that Ben Braun will be bought out at Rice. He just finished year 6 and has 2 remaining. More on this after we finish our Japanese food.
Official LMU statement on Good
LMU Athletics Director Dr. William Husak announced today, Tuesday, that the contract for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Max Good has expired and will not be renewed for the 2014-15 season. Good completed his sixth season with an 85-74 setback last Saturday to BYU at the West Coast Conference Basketball Championships. "I wish to thank Max
BREAKING: Barbee fired at Auburn
Auburn dismissed Tony Barbee as its basketball coach Wednesday night after a Southeastern Conference Tournament loss that dropped his four-year record to 48-75 that included an 18-50 mark in league play. Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs informed Barbee of his decision after the game at the team hotel. "After careful evaluation of the last four
Jones retires at Texas Lutheran
After a coaching career spanning more than 40 years, including seven years as head coach at Texas Lutheran University, Tommy Jones has announced his retirement as head men’s basketball coach of the Bulldogs. "I think next year, with the way the league is set up, this team is in a position to do extremely well,"
BREAKING: Allen not renewed at Maryland-Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) announced today it will not renew the contract of head men’s basketball coach Frankie Allen. Allen guided the Hawks the past six seasons and compiled an overall record of 42-139 during that time. He just completed his 24th year as a head coach and has amassed 265 wins
BREAKING: Loyola Marymount hires Dunlap
Loyola Marymount University Athletics Director Dr. William Husak announced on Wednesday that Mike Dunlap, a 1980 graduate of LMU, has been hired as the 26th head coach of the men’s basketball program. Dunlap returns to the Westchester campus with more than 30 years of college and NBA coaching experience. "I am very excited at the
Lamar rumor…
I have heard from multiple sources tonight that Lamar will remove the interim tag from Tic Price, and name him head coach sometime this week. Price took over in mid-February after Pat Knight was fired. Before assuming the interim role, Price was working at Lamar an interim vice president. He had been on former head
Daily Dirt – 3/11/14
A few things that I’ve heard today… • I have heard from two different sources that Virginia Union head coach Luqman Jaaber will not be retained. He has been that head coach there since 2011 and compiled a 31-49 record (6-20 this season). Jaaber was the captain of VUU’s 2005 National Championship team. I’ve heard