Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Knight, who has worked as an analyst for ESPN since 2008, is leaving the company. Thursday night’s NIT final between Stanford and Miami was his last appearance for the network. “We thank Bob for his contributions to ESPN’s coverage over the last seven seasons and wish him luck in
OFFICIAL: Texas hires Shaka Smart
The leader of a Virginia Commonwealth University program that advanced to the 2011 Final Four and posted at least 26 wins in each of his six seasons at the school, Shaka Smart has been named the 24th head basketball coach at The University of Texas, Men’s Athletics Director Steve Patterson announced Friday. The 37-year-old Smart
BREAKING: Jans fired for conduct at Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University has terminated the employment of Men’s Head Basketball Coach Chris Jans. Jans was terminated following an investigation into his recent public conduct. The University concluded that Jans’ public conduct failed to meet his obligations as a head coach and the expectations that BGSU Athletics has for its coaches. The University will
BREAKING: Shaka Smart to Texas
Multiple sources are now reporting that Shaka Smart will become the new head coach at Texas. Smart wrapped up a meeting with his team at around 10:30 tonight. After the meeting, VCU released the following statement, "Out of respect for Coach Smart and the University of Texas, we decline comment at this point. Athletic director
Wisconsin-Green Bay Dirt…
On Monday, I mentioned some very early names in the search to replace Brian Wardle at Wisconsin-Green Bay (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/7c40e807/daily-dirt-3-30-15/…). Included in that list were: UWGB associate head coach Brian Barone, Indiana assistant Tim Buckley, Virginia assistant Ron Sanchez, and Nebraska assistant Chris Harriman. Since Monday, there have been a bunch of other names popping up
Billy Gillespie Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that former Kentucky head coach Billy Gillispie is in line to become the head coach at Ranger JC (TX). Gillispie, who has also been the head coach at UTEP, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech, has not coached since 2012. He played at Ranger JC from 1978-1980 before graduating
Kennesaw State Dirt…
All kinds of things going on with the search at Kennesaw State. Head coach Jimmy Lallathin was “reassigned” a few weeks ago and assistant coach David Rivers was named as the interim head coach. Lallathin himself was the interim head coach for half of the 2013-14 season before being promoted to head coach last spring.
University of Pennsylvania Hires Assistant
The University of Pennsylvania’s John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Steve Donahue, has announced the hiring of Joe Mihalich Jr. as an assistant coach on his staff. A Philadelphia native and the son of longtime Niagara and current Hofstra head men’s basketball coach Joe Mihalich, this move marks a return to the area
Chris Jans video + letter of termination
What a crazy day it’s been following the situation at Bowling Green. As we’ve been reporting all day, head coach Chris Jans has been dismissed due to his "recent public conduct." It has now been made public that he acted inappropriately towards several women at a local bar. The incident took place on March 21st
Jans incident update
As we reported earlier, Bowling Green State terminated the employment of Chris Jans following an investigation into his recent public conduct. Some outlets are reporting that it was a bar fight, however we have great sources that are telling us that it was not a fight. There was definitely an incident at a bar, but
HOT: Jacobson Signs 10-Year Contract Extension at UNI
University of Northern Iowa head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson has signed a contract extension through the 2024-25 season as announced today by UNI Director of Athletics Troy Dannen. “Ben has led UNI’s basketball program to a place among the nation’s elite during his nine years as our head coach,” Dannen said. “At the same
HOT: Mack Extended Through 2020-21
Chris Mack led Xavier to an NCAA Sweet 16 for the third time in 2015. Chris Mack led Xavier to an NCAA Sweet 16 for the third time in 2015. April 1, 2015 CINCINNATI — Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that the contract of Sedler Family Men’s Head Basketball Coach Chris