Multiple sources are reporting that Arizona State associate head coach Eric Musselman has resigned and will be replaced by Indian Hills (IA) head coach Barret Peery. Musselman was hired at ASU in 2012 and had previously been an NBA head coach (Golden State and Sacramento). Sounds like he wants to be a head coach again
Boston College rumor…
I mentioned earlier today that I had heard that Mike Jarvis II was involved with an assistant spot at Boston College: http://hoopdirt.com/blog/f2a84cec/daily-dirt-4-7-14/… . It now appears that Maryland assistant Scott Spinelli is involved as well. I have heard from multiple sources that the Leominster, Massachusetts native has been in contact with new head coach Jim
HOT: Manhattan to keep Masiello
ManhattanCollege today announced it will reinstate Steve Masiello as its men’s head basketball coach, once he has completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky. He will be on unpaid leave until he receives his degree. During his absence, associate head coach Matt Grady will lead the program as interim head coach. Masiello has
Jacksonville rumor Part III…
Busy day at Jacksonville… Boots on the ground are telling me that not only is IPFW’s Tony Jasick on campus right now, he may be starting to talk contract. I’ve got some good people on this one. Sounds like a deal could be imminent. Stay tuned…
HOT RUMOR: Michael Curry to FAU
Multiple sources have told me that Florida Atlantic will hire Michael Curry as their new head basketball coach. Curry played in the NBA for 11 seasons. He was most recently an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers. The announcement is expected later today. More on this when it becomes official.
Chuck Person to Auburn
In the fall of 1980, Earl Henderson had just arrived in the little south Alabama town of Brantley to coach the local high school’s basketball team. On the first day of school, he saw the tall kid with the silky jump shot playing a pickup game with his friends. "It sounds like something I’m making
Western Illinois rumor…
Multiple sources have told me that Western Illinois head coach Jim Molinari is headed to Nebraska where he will become Tim Miles’ top assistant. Molinari has been at WIU for the past six seasons (79-104). He would replace Craig Smith who became the head coach at South Dakota last week. More on this as it
HOT: Saul Phillips to Ohio
Ohio University Director of Athletics Jim Schaus has named former North Dakota State University head coach Saul Phillips as the Bobcats’ next men’s basketball head coach. With seven years of head coaching experience, Phillips becomes the 18th head coach in school history. "I am extremely excited about the future of Ohio basketball and I am
Harford CC names head coach
The Harford Athletic Department and Athletic Director Ken Krsolovic have announced the hiring of Mike Smelkinson as men’s basketball coach. Smelkinson was previously at the helm of the Howard Dragons. "Mike Smelkinson stood out among a huge pool of applicants. His track record of academic and on-court success for his student-athletes is exemplary," Krsolovic said.
Cal Rumors…
Here are some names that I’ve heard surrounding the search at Cal. I can confirm that Cal has hired DHR International to conduct the search… • Mike Brey – Head coach Notre Dame. His name has gotten a lot of play out here in Dallas. Cal AD Sandy Barbour was an administrator at ND before
Saturday Dallas Dirt
Actually going to do something “touristy” today and visit the Grassy Knoll. Before I head out, here are a few things that I heard while bouncing around last night… • The buzz around here is that Davidson associate head coach Jim Fox is the choice at Appalachian State. Sounds like it could get done over
OFFICIAL: Danny Manning to Wake Forest
– Danny Manning, one of the most accomplished college basketball players in the history of the sport, has been named the head coach at Wake Forest University. Athletics Director Ron Wellman made the announcement today. Manning comes to Wake Forest after spending two seasons as the head coach at the University of Tulsa. He was