According to the Lewiston (ME) Sun Journal, Zach Tomaselli has filed an order of protection against former Syracuse assistant Bernie Fine. Tomaselli, who accused Fine of abuse in 2002, now says that Fine has been calling him at home and on his cell to "harass, terrorize and intimidate me at all costs." Here’s a link
Idaho State search
The search to replace Joe O’Brien at Idaho State is in full swing. After speaking with a few people close to the situation, here are some of the names that I’ve been able to piece together…. Deane Martin – Current Interim Head Coach at Idaho State. Has a legit shot to have the interim tag
Air Force update
Air Force has indeed fired head coach Jeff Reynolds. Reynolds was in his fifth season at Air Force with a 63-82 overall record. As we reported earlier in the day, Associate head coach Dave Pilipovich will serve as the team’s head coach for the remainder of this season. Here’s a link to the video of
BREAKING: Air Force to fire Reynolds
According to sources, a 2:00pm press conference has been called for this afternoon to announce the firing of Jeff Reynolds as the head coach at Air Force. There is little information as of now, but it appears that associate head coach Dave Pilipovich will take over for the rest of the season. More info to
UPDATE: Cremins exhausted
Here’s the transcript of Bobby Cremins’ press conference from yesterday. He said that he "got physically exhausted, fatigued and lacked the necessary energy to coach our team. My doctor advised me to take an immediate medical leave of absence, which I did." Here’s the link: http://www.cofcsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64091&S… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching
KCKCC coach suspended
Kansas City Kansas CC head coach Jon Oler has been suspended for the next six games. He was suspended for violating NJCAA rules by facilitating payment to a player. He has been suspended without pay and can not have any contact with his team until 2/22. Assistant coach Bill Sloan will take over in the
Kessler reaches 650 wins at Grace
Grace College head coach Jim Kessler got his 650th career victory last week with a 75-66 victory over Spring Arbor. Kessler’s milestone makes him one of only nine active NAIA basketball coaches who have reached 650 coaching wins. His all-time record currently stands at 650-498. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news
LIVE: Cremins to discuss health
College of Charleston head coach Bobby Cremins will hold a press conference this afternoon at 2:30pm. He will discuss the health issues that have forced him to take a leave of absence. The live video of the press conference can be found here: http://www.abcnews4.com/story/16686198/live-cremins-makes-an… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and
VIDEO: Arizona ass’t kicks Cal player
Here’s the video of the incident that occurred this week during the Arizona – Cal game. With less than 5:00 left in the game, Cal guard Jorge Gutierrez dove into Arizona’s bench while tracking down a loose ball. Gutierrez landed in the lap of Arizona assistant Joe Pasternack. Gutierrez claims he was kicked, Pasternack denies
Briar Cliff to dedicate court to Nacke
On Saturday, February 4th, the playing surface at Briar Cliff University’s Newman Flanagan Center will be officially named Ray Nacke Court. The official dedication will take place prior to the start of the 4 p.m. men’s basketball game that day against Mount Marty. Nacke coached the Chargers for 26 years, compiling over 500 career wins.
BREAKING: Calhoun to take medical leave
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence, effective immediately, to deal with worsening spinal stenosis, a lower back condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility. Calhoun will not coach Saturday’s game against Seton Hall nor Monday’s game at Louisville and his condition will be
Daily Dirt – 2/2/12
Today’s “dirt” from The DirtKing…. Sounds like Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenburg got a vote of confidence from his AD. Some have speculated that he may be in trouble, but AD Jim Weaver said publically this week that Greenburg will be back next season. The Hokies are currently 12-9 (1-5 ACC), and host Duke