HoopDirt.com can confirm reports that Bobby Champagne is out as the head coach at North Alabama. UNA will be making the move from DII next season, and will be joining the Atlantic Sun Conference. Champagne had been the head coach of the Lions for the past fifteen seasons. An official announcement is expected shortly.
Weekend Dirt – 3/10/18
I spent most of the day at Monster Jam today (the things that we do for our kids…). Here are a few things that I heard while almost losing my hearing (yes, those things are LOUD)…. Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry’s name is picking up steam at UTEP. Terry’s Bulldogs are currently 21-11 and
BREAKING REPORT: Georgia to part ways with Mark Fox
ESPN has reported that Georgia has fired head coach Mark Fox after nine seasons. The Bulldogs lost Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals and finished 18-15 overall, 7-11 in the SEC this season. Overall, Fox finished 163-133 in nine seasons in Athens. More on this breaking story as in develops.
Daily Dirt – 3/9/18
Starting to get busy at the HD World Headquarters. Here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… It sounds like Pitt AD Heather Lyke is moving quickly in her efforts to right the ship at Pitt. Lyke, who spent 15 years as a senior administrator at Ohio State has reportedly already reached out to
JUCO DIRT: Coaching Change made at New Mexico JC
I can confirm that a change has been made at New Mexico Junior College and that Brian Lohrey is no longer the head coach there. Lohrey had been the Thunderbirds head coach for the past three seasons, and served as and assistant at the school for the previous three. His squad finished 16-14 (5-11) this
BREAKING REPORT: Pitt Parts Ways With Kevin Stallings
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, Pitt has parted ways with head basketball coach Kevin Stallings after just two seasons. It sounds like his buyout could be in the $9 million range. The Panthers finished this season 8-24 (0-18 ACC). More on this breaking story as in develops.
UTEP Search Update
According to a report in the El Paso Times, UTEP has interviewed seven candidates so far in their search for a new basketball coach. According to the report, the seven are: Joe Dooley – Head Coach Florida Gulf Coast Steve Forbes – Head Coach East Tennessee State Greg Foster – Milwaukee Bucks Assistant (UTEP Alum)
Terry Evans to Become Next Head Basketball Coach at SWOSU
In today’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that Terry Evans was involved at Southwestern Oklahoma State. I have now heard that he is in fact the choice, and will become the next head basketball coach at the school. **UPDATE: The story is also confirmed by NewsOK – Link HERE** Evans had spent the past two seasons
Daily Dirt – 3/7/18
Some rumors, news, and updates as we brace for another Nor’easter up here in New England (UPDATES in RED)… With Reggie Theus now out at Cal State Northridge, the very, very early HOT name making the rounds is UCLA assistant coach David Grace. The decorated military veteran has been a member of Steve Alford’s staff for
Reggie Theus Out at Cal State Northridge
HoopDirt.com can confirm multiple reports that Reggie Theus is no longer the head coach at Cal State Northridge. According to sources, the decision was made this weekend, and an official announcement is forthcoming. Theus had been the head coach at CSUN for the past five seasons. His squad went 6-24 (3-13) this past year and
DIII DIRT: NYU’s Nesci to Retire
HoopDirt.com has learned that NYU head coach Joe Nesci is retiring. He just completed his 30th season at the helm, and departs as the all-time winningest coach in program history (512-271). Nesci also led his squads to 27 winning seasons, 21 postseason appearances (including seven-straight NCAA Division III Championship bids from 1992-98), and the 2007
REPORT: Burmeister out at UIW
According to an ESPN report, Ken Burmeister is out as the head coach at University of the Incarnate Word. Burmeister had been at UIW for the past 11 seasons, leading the transition from DII to the Southland Conference. He has also served as the head coach at UTSA, Loyola (Chicago), and Trinity Texas and amassed