The search to replace Roger Reid at Southern Utah appears to be in the final stages. From what I’ve heard, there are three leaders in the clubhouse at this point. They are: Barret Peery – Head Coach Indian Hills CC. Played at Southern Utah. His IHCC team went 30-3 this season, his first at the
CONFIRMED: Nebraska hires Miles
Colorado State AD Jack Graham has confirmed that CSU’s Tim Miles will be hired as the next head coach at Nebraska. A news conference is expected for tomorrow where Miles will be formally introduced. Miles is believed to have received a 5-year deal worth in the neighborhood of $1.5 million per season.
"Interim" tag removed from BSC coach
The term “interim” has been removed Jamaal Jackson’s position title, and after one season as interim head coach of the Bluefield State College men’s basketball team, Jackson is now the team’s head coach. The College conducted a formal search for the position, and Jackson was selected from a field of applicants. His selection was announced
Daily Dirt – 3/23/12
Some “dirt” as we head into the weekend…. I’ve heard that Wisconsin-Whitewater assistant Dick Luther is going to retire. Luther has spent the past 46 years in basketball. I guess he’s figured he should go out on top – Whitewater won the DIII National Championship last weekend. Not sure what’s going on at the College
Wagner update
The Wagner job is a hot one right now. Even though Danny Hurley departed for URI, he has left the program in great shape. There are a lot of great candidates lining up for this one. Originally, it was Bobby Hurley’s job if he wanted it, but he decided to remain with his brother and
QUICK HITTERS: Friday Night Dirt
Here are some “quick hitters” for a Friday night. Typically I like to go more in depth, but we are going on a quick family get-a-way this weekend. The DirtQueen will kill me if I’m on too long tonight. Here we go…. • Frank Martin to South Carolina rumors are heating up. Sources are saying
HOT RUMOR: Miles the leader at Nebraska
Multiple sources are reporting that Colorado State head coach Tim Miles is meeting with Nebraska AD Tom Osborne today, and is the leader to become the next head coach at Nebraska. Some have even speculated that a press conference to make the announcement could happen as early as tomorrow. Stay tuned for more as this
Daily Dirt – 3/22/12
Here are few things that I’ve heard today…. I can confirm that Mark Sembrowich is no longer the head coach at Academy of Art University (CA). I don’t know the whole story here, but I can also confirm that assistant Julius Barnes has assumed the role of interim head coach. Sembrowich has spent the past
BREAKING: Carmody safe at Northwestern
Northwestern AD Jim Phillips and Head Coach Bill Carmody will have a joint teleconference at 10 a.m. (CT) to announce that Carmody will remain as head coach of the men’s basketball team. Carmody has one year remaining on his current contract. There has been much speculation about his future, with much of the focus centering
Eastern Illinois finalists
Eastern Illinois University Director of Athletics Barbara Burke has announced the five finalists for the vacant men’s basketball head coaching position. The finalists are David Cason, Brian Fish, Doug Novsek, Kareem Richardson and Jay Spoonhour. Each of the five finalists will interview on campus in the next two weeks based on availability and advancement of
Canisius update
The search to replace Tom Parrotta at Canisius is well under way. Here are some of the names that I’ve heard…. Jim Baron – Former Head Coach URI. Was the head coach at St. Bonaventure before URI – knows the area. He is definitely the front runner here (if Canisius can afford him). Some are
Tarkanian suffers heart attack
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, former UNLV and Fresno State head coach Jerry Tarkanian suffered a "mild" heart attack. He remains in a Las Vegas area hospital where he is said to be doing well. Here’s more from the Review-Journal: http://www.lvrj.com/sports/tarkanian-hospitalized-due-to-mil… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.