Getting conflicting reports on this one. Yesterday, we were hearing that New Mexico assistant Craig Neal was the choice at Colorado State. Not sure what’s happening, but now we are hearing that former Oregon head coach Ernie Kent is going to be the choice. It sounds like the announcement will be made by mid-morning. We’ll
Daily Dirt II – 4/11/12
Fairly busy day today – here’s a second installment of the “Daily Dirt”….. I mentioned in my earlier “Daily Dirt” that Rick Majerus was a hot name at SMU. It looks like he’s gotten even hotter since this morning! I can now confirm that he has been given permission be St. Louis to interview at
Craziness at Colorado State continues….
The search at Colorado State has been a wild one. Late last night I blogged that I heard New Mexico’s Craig Neal was the choice. I got up this morning, and my inbox was full of emails saying that Ernie Kent was a done deal there. Now, I am hearing that Kent won’t be the
2 assistants hired at SUU
First-year Southern Utah University men’s basketball Head Coach Nick Robinson has taken the first steps in putting his mark on the Thunderbird program as he has named Jared Barrett and Todd Okeson as assistant coaches. Barrett is currently the coordinator of basketball operations at Washington State, while Okeson serves in a similar capacity at the
OFFICIAL: Culver to UCCS
Just wanted to pass along this press release – we first reported this as a done deal two weeks ago! Jeff Culver is now officially the head coach at UC-Colorado Springs. Thanks to a couple of great sources for keeping us way out in front of this one! Here’s the official statement: http://pressreleases.uccs.edu/?p=877… Stay with
Former VUU coach sues school
Here’s an interesting article….Former Virginia Union University head coach Willard Coker is suing VUU alleging that AD Michael Bailey falsely stated that the reason for Coker’s firing was shortfalls in his ability to recruit good students. He is apparently suing for "millions". It’s a pretty interesting read…. http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2012/apr/07/tdsport02-f… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college
Daily Dirt – 4/10/12
The Lamar State-Port Arthur job has gotten a lot of interest. From what I’ve heard, there are close to 120 applicants to date. One candidate who I can confirm is involved is former Southeast Missouri State / Duquesne / Murray State head coach Scott Edgar. He has also been an assistant at Tennessee and Arkansas.
HOT RUMOR: Colorado State set to hire
It looks like Colorado State is set to name a new head coach. Rumors are circulating that New Mexico assistant Craig Neal will be the choice. I can confirm that it definitely won’t be New Mexico State head coach Marvin Menzies – he issued a statement a few hours ago saying that he has withdrawn
BREAKING: Perri named head coach at LIU
Jack Perri has been named head men’s basketball coach at LIU Brooklyn. Perri takes the reigns of the Blackbirds program after Jim Ferry took a similar position at Duquesne. Perri, 36, has spent seven seasons on the LIU staff, including the last five as associate head coach. He was promoted to that position in August
OFFICIAL: Roberts Rejoins Kansas Staff
Norm Roberts has officially rejoined the Kansas men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Roberts, who replaces Danny Manning, comes to Kansas after serving the 2011-12 season as an assistant coach at the University of Florida. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Illinois Staff Update
The Illinois men’s basketball team announced Monday that Dustin Ford and Jamall Walker have been hired as assistant coaches. Both coaches served under Groce during Ohio’s Sweet 16 run. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Mississippi State Completes Staff
New Mississippi State basketball coach Rick Ray has completed his coaching staff with the hiring of Chris Hollender and Adam Gordon. Hollender will be an assistant basketball coach while Gordon will be the director of basketball operations. Hollender comes to the Bulldogs after stints as an assistant coach at Evansville and Army. Gordon was previously