University of Tampa head men’s basketball coach Richard Schmidt became the fourth active NCAA Division II coach and 12th overall to reach 600 victories as his Spartans defeated the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon by a 53-44 score. Schmidt, in his 29th season at the helm of the Spartans, also spent two years at Vanderbilt University
Vitale honored at Detroit
The University of Detroit named their court in honor of Dick Vitale at a ceremony before their contest with St. John’s last night. Vitale was the head coach at Detroit from 1973-1977 before becoming the head coach of the Pistons. He went 78-30 during his time at UD. The dedication took place on the 32nd
IUPUI rumor….
It sounds like IUPUI assistant Matt Whinrey has accepted a video spot with the Cleveland Cavaliers. I have two great sources who have confirmed this move. He joined the IUPUI staff in September 2010. Definitely a strange time to make a move, but with the lock-out over, the NBA teams are starting to hire.
WPU goes co-ed, hires MBB coach
William Peace University is in the process of going co-ed and has formally announced the hiring of Claude Shields as the the first men’s basketball coach in school history. Shields will also have responsibilities as the men’s golf coach. Shields was a JV player at North Carolina, and spent time recently as an assistant at
#700 for TU’s Patterson
Taylor University men’s basketball coach Paul Patterson made Indiana college basketball history Saturday afternoon, recording his 700th win as the Trojans defeated Bethel College 85-67 in Odle Arena. In his 33rd season at Taylor, Patterson becomes the only coach in history to record 700 wins while coaching at a four-year Indiana college. Patterson arrived at
Dallas Baptist coach gets win 100
Dallas Baptist head coach Blake Filckner won the 100th game of his career this past weekend as his squad defeated Ouachita Baptist. Flickner has been at the DBU helm for the past six seasons where he amassed all 100 wins. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Kennesaw State rumor….
I’ve heard from multiple sources that Mike Smith is no longer on the staff at Kennesaw State. He was hired by new head coach Lewis Preston in June of this year after working as an assistant at Jacksonville State. I’m still trying to dig to find out what happened, but Smith is no longer listed
Wimberly resigns at Swarthmore
Lee Wimberly has resigned as Swarthmore College’s head men’s basketball coach, citing worsening health conditions. Joe Culley will take over the head coaching duties for the remainder of the season. Culley is in his 10th season as an assistant coach at Swarthmore. In 24+ seasons at Swarthmore, Wimberly has a career record of 184-417. A
Baldwin gets 100th win
Cory Baldwin reached career win 100 when his Swamp Foxes of Waycross College defeated the junior varsity squad from Lee University, 91-72. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Jim Baron’s Contract
Below is an article on URI head coach Jim Baron’s current contract. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Giannini Earns 400th Career Win
La Salle Head coach Dr. John Giannini earned his 400th career win Saturday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Daily Dirt – 12/1/11
A bunch of former NBA players in the news today…. Aaron Williams, a 14-year NBA vet, has been added to the staff at Xavier. He will be listed as a "temporary assistant coach" while assistant coach Kareem Richardson continues his recovery after recent surgery that was related to a collapsed lung. Richardson hopes to be