I have now heard from multiple sources that Davidson assistant coach Ryan Mee has been offered the head basketball coach position at Vassar College. It sounds like the other two finalists were Colgate assistant Mike McGarvey, and NYU assistant Mike McSloy. Mee, a New York native, has spent the past six seasons on the Davidson
JUCO DIRT: Manor College makes its choice…
I can confirm that NJCAA Manor College (PA) will hire Dave Ellerbee as their new head men’s basketball coach. Ellerbee, who played collegiately at Elizabeth City State University, coached the Bluejays women’s team last season. He is also the Athletic Coordinator at the college, and coaches the men’s and women’s cross country teams. He will
Daily Dirt – 5/25/18: Staff additions at Cleveland State, San Francisco, and VMI
Some DI DIRT as we slide in to the Memorial Day weekend… I have heard that former Pitt assistant Sam Ferry will join the staff at Cleveland State. Last season was his first on Kevin Stallings staff at Pitt after spending six seasons as an assistant at Monmouth. He had also worked in an administrative
Daily Dirt – 5/24/18
Here are a few things that I’ve heard… The Director of Administration for Men’s Basketball job at UAB was posted yesterday. I have heard that the posting is actually a formality and that Blazers head coach Rob Ehsan is just shuffling some titles of current staffers. More when the changes here are official. Iowa State
Daily Dirt – 5/22/18
A few things that I’ve heard… The search at Southern New Hampshire is just about complete. Last week, I mentioned the guys who I have heard who had been on campus: Former Maine head coach Bob Walsh, NJIT assistant Jeff Rafferty, and Boston University assistant Jack Perri. I have also heard that Iona assistant coach
REPORT: Winston-Salem State to name Cleo Hill, Jr. Head Basketball Coach
According to a report by the Winston-Salem Journal, Cleo Hill, Jr. is expected to be named as the next head basketball coach at Winston Salem State. HoopDirt.com first mentioned Hil’s involvement here late last week (Daily Dirt – 5/18/18). Hill, the son of WSSU legend Cleo Hill, Sr. (8th overall pick in 1961 NBA Draft),
Daily Dirt – 5/18/18
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… The hot rumor coming from the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago is that the Orlando Magic are kicking the tires on Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson. This past season, Sampson led the Cougars to a 27-8 record and is 83-48 in his four seasons at the school. The
URI DIRT…
Following up on multiple reports here… I can confirm that John Carroll and Kevin Sutton will be added to David Cox’ new staff at Rhode Island. Carroll coached the Celtics at the end of the 2003-04 season and also served as the head coach at Duquesne. He had most recently been coaching AAU with the
DIII DIRT: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at FDU Florham
I have now heard from multiple sources that Pete Marion is no longer the head basketball coach at DIII Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham). Marion had spent the past thirteen seasons as the head coach of the Devils and tallied a 99-231 career mark during his tenure. This past season his squad finished 3-22 (3-11). The
DI JUCO DIRT: Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute makes coaching change
I can confirm that a coaching change has been made at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute (NC). Current head basketball coach Matt Anderson will step away from his coaching duties to focus solely on his role of Athletic Director. Anderson has been at the school for the past nine years, and has overseen the
Siena Dirt II…
Jamion Christian’s new staff at Siena is beginning to take shape. Last night, I confirmed that Ryan Devlin would be added to the Saints staff (SIENA DIRT). I’ve now also heard from multiple sources that George Washington assistant Carmen Maciariello will also be hired as an assistant coach. Maciariello is an Albany area native who
Siena Dirt…
I can confirm that Ryan Devlin has been added to Jamion Christian’s new staff at Siena. Devlin was most recently the Director of Player Development at Penn State (2013-17). He also spent four seasons as an assistant at the College of Southern Idaho and worked for Hall of Fame high school Stu Vetter at Montrose