After nine wins in each of the last two seasons, San Jose State University is initiating a search for a new men’s basketball head coach to replace George Nessman. Gene Bleymaier, the Spartans’ athletics director made the announcement. "George Nessman worked hard to create an environment for our student-athletes to be successful. We thank him
BREAKING: Siena fires Buonaguro
The Siena’s men’s basketball program will have a change in leadership. Mitch Buonaguro has been relieved of his duties as head coach. A national search for his successor is underway. Buonaguro served as lead assistant to Fran McCaffery during the most successful stretch in Siena basketball history from 2005-10. The Saints won three straight MAAC
Lynn University rumor
Two separate sources have told me that Lynn University and head coach Scott McMillin have parted ways. I don’t have too many more details, but I can confirm that he is no longer with the program. He had been the head coach there for the past nine seasons (181-129). I’ll post the official statement once
Ben Jobe award finalists
The Ben Jobe Award is presented annually to the top minority coach in division I men’s basketball. Coach Jobe is an icon in the history of basketball at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He is best known as the head coach of the Southern University, a position he held for 12 seasons. He has also
OFFICIAL: Young fired at Georgia Southern
I blogged about this last night when I first heard the rumor – it’s now official…Charlton Young has been fired after four seasons at Georgia Southern. Here’s the official statement from GSU: Georgia Southern University will make a change in leadership of its men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein announced today. The Eagles
Daily Dirt – 3/12/13
It’s going to be a busy day today – I believe 2-3 DI jobs will open before the day is through. Here are a few things that I heard last night… • I can confirm that Gabe Van Guse is out as the head coach at Pima CC (AZ). In his two seasons at PCC,
A Step Up – Professional Development for college coaches
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Cameron hires Gamet
Cameron University Director of Athletics Jim Jackson has removed the interim tag and named Nate Gamet as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program. “For the last five years I have seen firsthand Coach Gamet’s work and successes,” said Jackson. “He has earned this appointment and I fully expect Nate will move our
BREAKING: Brown fired at UMKC
Matt Brown, who has led the University of Missouri-Kansas City men’s basketball program for the last six seasons, has been dismissed as head coach, Director of Athletics Tim Hall announced Tuesday. "Matt ran our men’s basketball program with dignity," Hall said. "He put student-athlete welfare and academics in the forefront. The coaches and student-athletes have
Concordia (NE) hires new HC
Ben Limback will return to his alma mater as Concordia’s head men’s basketball coach, the university announced Tuesday. Limback, formerly the head coach at Concordia University-Ann Arbor, steps into the role that Marty Kohlwey held during the 2012-13 season. Kohlwey will resume his position as the program’s top assistant. Limback emerged as the top candidate
HOT RUMOR: Laing fired at Campbell
According to two separate sources, Campbell University has fired head coach Robbie Lainge. In his ten years at Campbell, Lainge compiled a 114-185 record (including 13-20 this season). More on this as it becomes official.
Daily Dirt – 3/11/13
A few things that I heard this weekend… • The search is already underway at Troy as AD John Hartwell looks to replace recently retire Don Maestri. I have heard that they are not going to use a search firm on this one – Hartwell is a basketball guy and will look to use some