According to a Matt Norlander report, West Virginia is expected to hire North Texas Head Coach Ross Hodge as their new head coach. West Virginia AD Wren Baker was the AD at North Texas before taking over at WVA back in 2022. In his two seasons as the head coach at UNT, Hodge has gone
Daily Dirt – 3/26/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Breaking down some assistants on the move and a few small college search updates: Assistants on the move… Tennessee Martin I have heard that John Aiken is departing the staff at Tennessee Martin to enter the private sector. Aiken was hired last spring. He had previously served as the interim head
REPORT: Richard Pitino to Xavier
According to a Jon Rothstein report, New Mexico’s Richard Pitino will become the next head basketball coach at Xavier. He would replace Sean Miller who departed for Texas on Sunday. More on this move as it continues to develop…
REPORT: Pastner expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at UNLV
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, UNLV is expected to hire Josh Pastner as their new head basketball coach. The former head coach at Georgia Tech and Memphis, Pastner has spent the past two seasons as a TV studio analyst. Pastner, who led Georgia Tech from 2016 to 2023, had an up-and-down
Daily Dirt 2: Trio of small college Head Coaches set to move on
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that the following three small colleges will open: NCAA D2 Fort Valley State (GA) Head coach Montez Robinson will resign in order to pursue other basketball opportunities. Robinson had been the head coach at FVSU for the past four seasons. Prior to his time with the Wildcats, Robinson
REPORT: NBA Vet Mike Bibby headed to Sacramento State as Head Coach
According to a Shams-Bomb, Mike Bibby is expected to be named as the new head basketball coach at Sacramento State. A 14-year NBA veteran, Bibby played for the Kings from 2001 to 2008, helping lead them to a Western Conference Finals appearance. He brings coaching experience from Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, where he
REPORT: Minnesota to hire Niko Medved as new Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports, including one from Matt Norlander, Colorado State’s Niko Medved is set to become the next head coach at Minnesota, with an official announcement and press conference scheduled for Tuesday. A Minneapolis native and Golden Gophers alumnus, Medved is coming off a strong 2024-25 season, leading CSU to the NCAA Tournament, where
D2 DIRT: Allen U (SC) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Shawn Walker has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Allen University (SC). Walker, the former head coach at Grambling State, had been in charge at Allen since 2023. The coaching veteran has also served as the head coach at Elizabeth City State (two separate
REPORT: Ben McCollum to Iowa
According to a Pete Thamel / Jeff Borzello report, Iowa will hire Ben McCollum as their new head basketball coach. In his lone season at Drake, McCollum led the Bulldogs to a 31-4 record, a Missouri Valley Conference title, and an NCAA tournament upset over Missouri before falling to Texas Tech in the second round.
REPORT: Columbia to hire Florida assistant Hovde as new Head Coach
According to a Jeff Goodman report, Columbia will hire Florida assistant Kevin Hovde as their new head coach. HoopDirt mentioned Hovde as being in the mix here back on 3/19 (DAILY DIRT). Hovde has been at Florida since 2022 and has also worked with current Gators head coach Todd Golden at Columbia and San Francisco.
Daily Dirt – 3/24/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) UNLV Coaching Search Heats Up: Wide Net Cast, Decision Coming Soon Interviews are underway at UNLV, with AD Erick Harper casting a very wide net. Some of the names that I’ve heard the most here include Arkansas State head coach Bryan Hodgson, Bradley head coach Brian Wardle, and Florida Assistant Carlin
REPORT: Sean Miller to Texas
According to a Matt Norlander report, Texas hire Sean Miller as their next head basketball coach. Miller, who previously coached Arizona for 12 seasons and is in his second stint at Xavier, will replace Rodney Terry as Texas’ head basketball coach – Terry was released today. Miller, who has led 13 teams to the NCAA