Multiple outlets are reporting that UIC has selected Indiana associate head coach Steve McClain as its next basketball coach. McClain has been an assistant at Indiana under Tom Crean for five seasons and was 157-115 in nine seasons as head coach at Wyoming, which he led to one NCAA tournament and three NIT appearances. He
BREAKING: Mississippi State Official Statement
Mississippi State Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin released the following statement on Bulldog men’s basketball Saturday: "After much thought and deliberation, I have made the decision to replace Rick Ray as Mississippi State’s men’s basketball coach. This has been a difficult decision, as I have the utmost respect for Rick, and am highly appreciative of
Ray out at Mississippi State
DK is at an 85th bday party today. Trying to keep things updated… Mississippi State head coach Rick Ray has been relieved of duties at Mississippi State. More as soon as I can post it…
Daily Dirt – 3/20/15
Great games yesterday, looking forward to more today. Best moment so far was watching the Butler game with my 9-year old daughter…when Kellen Dunham made a FT with 5:37 left, he stepped off the line before he shot the 2nd one. She jumped up and yelled “stay on the line!” Sure enough, he missed the
HOT: Langel receives extension at Colgate
Colgate has rewarded men’s basketball head coach Matt Langel with a five-year contract extension. Director of Athletics Victoria M. Chun ’91 MA’94 made the official announcement Thursday, less than two weeks after the Raiders completed their best season since 1996. Colgate finished second in the Patriot League standings and advanced to the tournament semifinals. It
Nevada Dirt…
I have heard that Nevada will announce their new head coach as early as next Thursday. The candidate has already been identified, and is just waiting approval from the Nevada Board of Regents (they will meet on Thursday). This search has moved pretty quickly. Former head coach David Carter was released immediately following the Wolfpack’s
Daily Dirt II – 3/20/15
DDII…a few VERY quick updates… • I mentioned Jay Larranaga as a candidate at George Mason a few days ago. Sounds like he was high on their radar, but he has decided to remain in the NBA. • Will Wade out as a candidate at Charlotte – a few different ways to read this one.
WATCH LIVE: Boeheim Press Conference
Here’s the link to watch Jim Boeheim’s press conference live today at 10:00am: http://www.cuse.com/press-conference/…
HOT: Binghamton extends Dempsey
Binghamton Director of Athletics Patrick Elliott announced Thursday that men’s basketball coach Tommy Dempsey has received a two-year contraction extension. Dempsey’s extension will carry him through the 2018-19 season. He originally signed a five-year deal when he arrived to campus in 2012 and had two years remaining on that contract. "Tommy has done a great
Daily Dirt – 3/19/15
A couple things to start off the day… • The “hot” name at East Tennessee State right now is Wichita assistant Steve Forbes. Forbes, a former assistant to Bruce Pearl at Tennessee, compiled a 61-6 record as a head coach at Northwest Florida State before joining the Shockers staff in 2013. He has also been
HOT: Chambers inks extension at Penn State
Patrick Chambers, head coach of the Penn State men’s basketball team, has received a two-year contract extension, Sandy Barbour, Director of Athletics, announced Thursday. The extension will keep him at the helm of the Nittany Lions through at least the 2018-19 season. "I am grateful for the commitment and enthusiasm for the men’s basketball program
Daily Dirt II – 3/19/15
How about the 13-0 run to end the game by Georgia State….gotta love it! Just want to take a few minutes between games to give a few updates – VERY busy out there today. Going with some “quick hitters” here…. • Early at UALR, but already staring to hear some names. Bowling Green assistant Mark