Last week, I mentioned seven candidates for the opening at North Alabama. I have now heard that four of them have advanced to the next round and will have / have had on campus interviews. The four names that I’ve heard are that have advanced are: Larry Cordaro – head coach LSU Alexandria (also interviewed
DII DIRT: Sundance Wicks to be named Head Coach at Missouri Western
I can confirm that Northern State assistant Sundance Wicks will be named as the new head basketball coach at Missouri Western. An announcement is expected as early as tomorrow. He will replace Brett Weiberg who resigned back on March first. Wicks, is a NSU alum who has worked at his alma mater for the past
NAIA DIRT: Tennessee Wesleyan’s Poe Resigns
I can confirm that Tennessee Wesleyan head basketball coach Mike Poe has resigned. He had spent the past fourteen seasons at TWU where he compiled a 251-187 (13-16 this past season). Poe was named Coach of the Year in the Appalachian Athletic Conference in 2012, 2013 and 2016. An official announcement is expected shortly.
BREAKING: Pittsburgh to Hire Jeff Capel as its next Head Coach
According to multiple reports, Pittsburgh is expected to hire Duke associate head coach Jeff Capel to be its next head men’s basketball coach. Capel owns a 175-110 record as a head coach at VCU and Oklahoma with three NCAA Tournament appearances, taking OU to the Elite Eight in 2008. More on this when it becomes
HOT: Western Carolina set to name new Head Basketball Coach
Western Carolina Director of Athletics Randy Eaton has called a Tuesday, March 27 press conference to announce the hiring of the school’s next head men’s basketball coach. According to multiple reports, Winthrop associate head coach Mark Prosser is the choice here. Prosser has been on the Winthrop staff for the past six seasons, and has
BREAKING: Bobby Collins Out at Maryland Eastern Shore
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN, Bobby Collins is out at Maryland Eastern Shore after his contract was not renewed. Collins just finished up his fourth season going 7-25. More on this when it becomes official.
BREAKING: Detroit Parts Ways with Bacari Alexander
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN, Detroit has parted ways with head coach Bacari Alexander. Alexander, who had been the Titans head coach since 2016, was suspended earlier this season for seven games over a “personnel matter.” The former Michigan assistant wraps up his tenure with a 16-47 record at the school. More
San Diego Dirt…
The search to replace Lamont Smith at San Diego is in full swing. Some of the names that I’ve heard there are: Rick Croy – Head Coach Cal Baptist. Led the Lancers to a 28-6 record this past season. Has been an assistant at St. Mary’s and Cal Riverside. Was also the head coach at
Marist Dirt…
Sounds like the search at Marist is getting closer to wrapping up. I heard over the weekend that current Wagner head coach and former Marist assistant Bashir Mason had interviewed, but is no longer a candidate. I have also heard that LeMoyne head coach Patrick Beilein was on campus this weekend. The Hudson Valley Sports
Glenville State Search Update…
The search to replace Stephen Dye at DII Glenville State College (WVa) is down to six finalists. The final group is: Justin Caldwell – Assistant Coach California University of Pennsylvania Bill Lilly – Current Assistant Coach Glenville State College Mike Smelkinson – Head Coach Harford Community College (MD) Duncan Williams -Assistant Coach Alderson Broaddus University
REPORT: Little Rock expected to hire Darrell Walker as next Head Basketball Coach
According to a report by ESPN, Clark Atlanta head coach Darrell Walker will be the next head coach at Little Rock. The former standout at Arkansas led CAU to a 24-6 record this season, and went 44-18 in his two seasons at the school. Following his ten seasons in the NBA, the former first round
Daily Dirt: WEEKEND EDITION -3/25/18
Busy weekend…here are some things that I’ve heard… I keep hearing UCLA assistant coach David Grace’s name mentioned at Fresno State. He has been on Steve Alford’s staff since 2013, and has also been an assistant at Oregon, San Francisco, and Sacramento State. Grace spent 20 years in the Air Force before beginning his collegiate