Some things that I’ve heard today…. Baker College head coach Brett Ballard has resigned and will join Danny Manning’s staff at Tulsa. He had spent two seasons at Baker, and was a Kansas staffer before that. I’ve also heard that Missouri State assistant Steve Woodberry (Kansas ’94) is in the mix for a spot on
BREAKING: Kelsey hired at Winthrop
Winthrop Athletic Director Tom Hickman announced on Thursday that 36-year-old Pat Kelsey, a former assistant coach at Wake Forest and an associate head coach at Xavier University in Cincinnati, has been hired as the sixth men’s basketball head coach in school history. He will be formally introduced to the media and Winthrop supporters sometime next
HOT RUMOR: Robinson the choice at Southern Utah
According to a source, LSU assistant coach Nick Robinson will be the next head coach at Southern Utah. Robinson has reportedly beat out Barret Peery (Indian Hills) and Ron Verlin (Pacific) for the job – we confirmed them as the final three last week (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/d02438ca/southern-utah-update/…). Robinson Hails from Salt Lake City, UT and played at
UW Oshkosh Coach Retires
Ted Van Dellen, announced Thursday his retirement as the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh head coach. Van Dellen guided the Titans to 358 wins and five National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) postseason appearances. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Bryn Athyn names Baxter head coach
We reported this as a rumor earlier this month – just wanted to pass along the official statement from Bryn Athyn College now that the hiring of Justin Baxter has been confirmed. One interesting note….AD Matthew Kennedy said that there were over 700 applicants for the men’s and women’s basketball positions at Bryn Athyn. And
BREAKING: Manning to Tulsa
According to an ESPN report, Kansas assistant Danny Manning will be the next head coach at Tulsa. Earlier today, I mentioned in my blog that he was emerging as the leader for Tulsa – looks like things have progressed pretty quickly. We’ll keep monitoring this situation and bring you more as we hear it. Sounds
Berg out, Peterson in at Williston State
Eric Peterson, who has been an assistant coach at Williston State for five years will take over for Hunter Berg who has decided to move back to coaching the Teton Women’s Basketball program. Peterson served as Teton Basketball Assistant Coach for two stints. The first from 2005-2006 through the 2008-2009 season before he accepted a
Daily Dirt – 3/28/12
A few quick items this morning…. Minnesota assistant Ron Jirsa will interview for the vacant head spot at Northland College (WI). Jirsa spent six seasons as a DI head coach (Georgia, Marshall). He has also been an assistant at Dayton, Tulsa, and Georgia. He is believed to be one of three finalists, and will reportedly
Daily Dirt II – 3/28/12
Busy day in the “dirt” field! Here’s “Daily Dirt” #2 for today…. I mentioned in the earlier “Daily Dirt” that Minnesota assistant Ron Jirsa was in the final three for the Northwood (WI) job. I’ve heard that the other two candidates are Iowa Enegry (NBDL) assistant Bruce Wilson and former Minnesota State Moorhead head coach
Black Hills adds assistant
Black Hills State University head men’s basketball coach, Bradd Schafer, announced today the hiring of Sam Holden as the men’s assistant basketball coach. Formerly a graduate assistant for the Yellow Jackets, Holden will take the reins in his new position effective immediately. Holden will take over a new role in his fifth season with the
Pastner Gets Extension
The University of Memphis has extended the contract of coach Josh Pastner by one year, carrying him through the 2017 season. Pastner’s team went 26-9 this past season, won its second straight Conference USA tourney title and played in the NCAA tourney. The Tigers are 75-29 in his three seasons as head coach. Stay with
K-State’s Martin to South Carolina
Kansas State head coach Frank Martin will be the next head coach at the University of South Carolina. The deal, which will would pay Martin in excess of $2 million per season needs to be approved by the USC Board of Trustees, which could happen as early as today. More on this as it becomes