A few things to start the day… An interesting early name at William & Mary is former Georgetown and Princeton head coach John Thompson III. W&M AD Samantha Huge was the associate AD at Georgetown when JTIII was the Hoyas head coach. Obviously really early here though. I have heard Xavier assistant Jonas Hayes’ name
DI DIRT: Tony Shaver out at William & Mary
I can confirm that Tony Shaver has been released as the head basketball coach at William & Mary. He had been the head coach at W&M since 2003, and compiled a 226-268 record during his tenure. The Tribe finished 14-17 (10-8 CAA) this past season. UPDATE: Shaver has released the following statement:
Daily Dirt – 3/13/19
Obviously a very busy week so far. Here’s a quick update – more later… I tweeted on Monday that the over/under on DI coaching changes was 11 for the week. The firing of Saul Phillips earlier this morning moves the number so far to 7. Thursday and Friday will be busy – I’ll take the
Breaking: Billy Kennedy Out at Texas A&M
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Billy Kennedy is out at Texas A&M. The Aggies were just 13-17 overall and 6-12 in SEC play this season. In eight seasons he posted a 150-115 record. More on this when it becomes official.
Search firm updates…
With a bunch of DI searches underway, here’s a quick update on some of the search firms that I’ve heard, as well as some updates from schools not not using them. Cal Poly – Collegiate Sports Solutions (Jeff Schemmel) – search update HERE. Fairfield – Ventura Partners (Katy Young Staudt) Mercer – Fogler Consulting Southern
Cal Poly Search Update
The search to replace Joe Callero at Cal Poly is moving at warp speed. Callero, who officially resigned on March 6th, coached the last two games of the season for the Mustangs, wrapping up a 6-23 (2-14 Big West) season on Saturday. Callero will reportedly be paid a $137,000 buy out for the one year
DI DIRT: Johnson out at Fairfield
I can confirm that Sydeny Johnson is out as the head basketball coach at Fairfield. Johnson went 116-147 in his eight seasons with the Stags, including 9-22 (6-12 MAAC) this past season. The former head coach at Princeton now has a career mark of 182-200. An official announcement is expected later this morning.
DIII DIRT: St. Joseph’s College – Long Island Opens
Kevin Spann is no longer the head basketball coach at DIII St. Joseph’s College – Long Island. Spann had been the head coach at the school since the 2014-15 season. He ends his tenure with a 47-81 record including a 5-20 (4-16 Skyline) mark this past season. In his first season in charge, Spann led
STETSON SEARCH UPDATE: Hatters focus in on four candidates
I have heard from a bunch of people on this one today. It sounds like the group of coaches that Stetson is focused in on right now are: Donnie Jones – Assistant Coach, Dayton Ryan Ridder – Head Coach, Bethune-Cookman Rex Walters – Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Nevada Sean Woods – Head Coach,
Daily Dirt – 3/7/19
A few things that I’ve heard… The search at Stetson is moving quickly. I have heard that they are already focused on a small group of candidates. One of the hot names down there is current Dayton assistant Donnie Jones. The long-time Billy Donovan assistant (at Marshall and Florida), also spent six seasons as the
DII DIRT: Lander University Finalists
In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned some of the names that I have heard at DII Lander University. I have now heard from multiple sources that the final three are: Grant Leonard – Associate head coach Queens University of Charlotte. Has spent the past six seasons at Queens. Has also worked at Paine College, Flagler
DII DIRT: Fayetteville State to part ways with Spencer
I can confirm that DII Fayetteville State (NC) will part ways with head men’s basketball coach Ken Spencer. Spencer had been the head coach at FSU for the past three seasons, where he compiled a 27-57 overall record. This year, the Broncos went 6-20 (5-13 CIAA). Before being hired at Fayetteville State back in 2016,