Gonzaga University women’s basketball head coach Lisa Fortier has rounded out her coaching staff with the hiring of Craig Fortier. Craig joins Jordan Green and Stacy Clinesmith as assistant coaches on the new staff. “With the addition of Craig, I think we have really solidified an excellent staff,” explained Lisa. “They can all coach, they
Indiana State adds assistant
ISU head coach Greg Lansing has announced the hiring of Terry Parker as an assistant coach. Parker joins the Sycamores from Utah Valley where he served as an assistant coach for one season. “I’m excited to add Terry Parker to the staff at Indiana State,” ISU head coach Greg Lansing said. “When you’re looking for
Wall named head coach at OLLU
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) has named Ryan Wall head men’s basketball coach. Wall took over as head coach of the Saints in November 2013 on an interim basis after the resignation of Russell Vanlandingham. Vanlandingham was the first coach of the men’s basketball team when it returned to competition in 2009 –
Jacksonville University Staff Update
New Jacksonville University men’s basketball head coach Tony Jasick has hit the ground running in his first month in charge of the program. In addition to spending countless hours on the recruiting trail, putting the returning players through workouts and the small matter of moving his family to Florida, he’s also recently completed the core
Odom promoted to associate head coach at Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers men’s basketball coach Alan Major announced the promotion of Ryan Odom to associate head coach. Odom, who has spent the last four seasons as a 49ers assistant coach, has 17 years of experience as a college basketball coach. "I am extremely blessed and fortunate to have an outstanding coaching staff and support group,”
OFFICIAL: Grant to Coppin State
I’ve mentioned this a few times since we first reported it on Friday – it’s now official… Coppin State University has named Michael Grant as its new head men’s basketball coach. He is Coppin State’s sixth head men’s basketball coach since 1964. A fifteen-year veteran, who has won 56 percent of his games, Grant comes
Daily Dirt -5/5/14
Some Cinco De Mayo "chisme"… • A few names are starting to surface as possible assistants at Marshall. Former Duke standout and NBA vet Chris Duhon and long-time Wake Forest assistant Jeff Battle are rumored to be in the mix. Duhon played for four teams from 2004-13 (Bulls, Knicks, Magic, and Lakers) – new Marshall
OFFICIAL: King to Mercy
Mentioned this as a rumor last week – i’s now official… Mercy College has hired Jody King, Ph.D., as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program. Dr. King’s teams have ranked in the Top 10 in the country in points allowed per game and advanced to postseason play in all six of his
BREAKING RUMOR: Robinson out at Oregon State
As first reported by Sports Illustrated, Oregon State has fired head coach Craig Robinson. In six seasons at OSU, the Presidential Brother-in-Law compiled a 94-106 record. Word is that OSU is on the hook for 3 years and close to $4 million in compensation. More on this when it becomes official.
Mississippi Valley State rumor…
Strange situation at Mississippi Valley State…I heard in March that head coach Chico Potts was out – I even mentioned on 3/10 that I heard a SWAC job was going to open (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/3bc7a801/daily-dirt-3-10-14/…). There was never an official announcement, and the situation kind of faded away, but now I have heard from three people around
HOT: Extension for Neubauer at EKU
Following one of the most successful seasons in program history, Eastern Kentucky University and head men’s basketball coach Jeff Neubauer have agreed in principle to a contract extension through 2018. Under Neubauer’s guidance in 2013-14, the Colonels won the program’s sixth Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship and made their eighth NCAA Tournament appearance. Eastern nearly
OFFICIAL: OSU fires Robinson
Oregon State Athletic Director Bob De Carolis announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Craig Robinson has been relieved of his duties effective immediately, and that a national search for Robinson’s successor has begun. “I want to thank Coach Robinson and his family for their contributions to Oregon State University,” said De Carolis. “This was