I can confirm that Salem University (WVa) head coach Adam Williams will be named as an assistant coach on Donnie Jones’ new staff at Stetson. Williams has previously worked for Jones at UCF (2012-15). This past season, Williams led Salem to a 17-9 mark – their best record since 2005-06. He was also tabbed as
Daily Dirt – 4/12/19
A bunch of things going on today… Is Frank Martin really considering leaving South Carolina for Cincinnati? There is a reported $12.6m buyout in play here – I’m assuming that could be an issue. I have heard that former Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin is taking Bearcats associate head coach Darren Savino, assistant coach Greg
DII DIRT: Holy Family opens
Following up on something that I tweeted earlier this evening…I can confirm that R.C. Kehoe is no longer the head basketball coach at Holy Family University. In his eight seasons as at the school, he compiled a 128-101 record, with his best season coming in 2015-16, where his squad went 26-6. Kehoe, the nephew of
Idaho State Search Update
On campus interviews at Idaho State are underway in this Fogler led search. The names that I’ve heard surrounding this one are: Gus Argenal – Assistant Coach Nevada Jared Phay – Head Coach College of Southern Idaho Saul Phillips – Former Head Coach Ohio & North Dakota State A current DII Head Coach who won
Presbyterian set to name Ferrell as new Head Basketball Coach
I have heard that Quinton Ferrell will be named as the new head basketball coach at Presbyterian. He will replace Dustin Kerns who departed for Appalachian State earlier this spring. Ferrell’s involvement with this job was mentioned in the Daily Dirt back on April 5th. Ferrell is a South Carolina native has been an assistant
TENNESSEE DIRT: English set to join Vols men’s basketball staff
Following up on a tweet from earlier today… I can confirm that Colorado assistant Kim English will join Rick Barnes staff at Tennessee. He will replace Rob Lanier who became the head coach at Georgia State last week. English had been on the Colorado staff for the past two seasons. Prior to that, English spent
REPORT: Mark Pope to BYU
According to a report by Desert News, BYU will hire Utah Valley’s Mark Pope as their new head basketball coach. Pope, who has been at UVU for the past four seasons, was an assistant at BYU under Dave Rose from 2011-2015. He is 77-56 during his tenure at UVU, and has increased his win total
Daily Dirt – 4/10/19
Wednesday’s Dirt… Following up on a Tweet from yesterday, it sounds like Kennesaw State is close to wrapping up their search. All indications point to Florida assistant Al Pinkins and Tennessee assistant Desmond Oliver being the top two at this point. Hearing this one could be done shortly. The early HOT name at Cincinnati is
REPORT: Mick Cronin to UCLA
Multiple reports, including one from the Bruin Report Online, have confirmed that Mick Cronin will become the next head basketball coach at UCLA. According to the report, Cronin will ink a six-year deal worth $24 million. The pact will also include an increased salary pool for his assistants, and charter flights for all road games.
Daily Dirt – 4/9/19
A few quick hitters after a late night watching a great National Championship game… I have heard that Todd Abernathy will be hired as an assistant coach at Florida Atlantic (replacing Erik Pastrana who departed for Oklahoma State). The current head coach at Trinity International (IL), Abernathy had spent four seasons as an assistant to
REPORT: Chris Mullin expected to resign at St. John’s
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, St. John’s head coach Chris Mullin is expected to resign (or according to other reports, be bought out). Mullin led his alma mater to a 21-13 record this past season, and an NCAA tournament appearance. His win total increased in each of his four seasons with the Red
Daily Dirt – 4/8/19
A few things I’ve heard as the sea of sweatsuits heads out of Minneapolis… How about all of the Rick Barnes and Lon Kruger to UCLA stuff? Crazy how long this search has taken with no clear direction. I’m tired of following this one, but feel like I should. It’s like driving by an accident