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
Daily Dirt – 5/14/18
A bunch of things to kick off the week… It sounds like the final two at Cal State Bernardino are both current DII head coaches. I have heard from multiple sources that the leader here is UT Permian Basin head coach Andy Newman. This one will be done this week. I have heard that Former
NAIA DIRT…
I can confirm that NAIA Central Baptist College (AR) name Clint Galyean as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Chris Wright who became the head coach at Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) last week. Galyean spent last season as an assistant on Wright’s staff at CBC where they went 21-9 (16-6).
JUCO DIRT: Daniels Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Manor College
I can confirm that Diallo Daniels has resigned as the head basketball coach at NJCAA DII Manor College in order to pursue other opportunities. Daniels had a great run at Manor, compiling a 37-18 record over the past two seasons, including a 17-11 this past year. Before becoming the head coach at the school, Daniels
Daily Dirt – 5/11/18
Catching up on a bunch of things… UNC Asheville has officially announced the hirings of Kyle Perry and R.J. Evans over the past few days. Not a huge secret here, but the official press release on Mike Moynihan joining the staff is coming next. He has most recently been the Director of Basketball Operations at