Multiple sources have told me that UMBC Director of Recruiting/Program Development Griff Aldrich is the leader at Longwood. The Lancers Blog reported this first earlier today. Aldrich has been on Ryan Odom’s staff for the past two seasons, and is a graduate of Hampden-Sydney College (located 6 miles from Longwood). Aldrich is an interesting story…he
Daily Dirt – JUCO EDITION – 3/15/18
A few quick items from the JUCO level… Bill Haskell will retire as the head basketball coach at SUNY Adirondack. He had been the head coach at the school since 1999, and also served as an assistant coach at Skidmore. I have heard that Randy Jackson is no longer the head coach at Sussex County
BREAKING: Heath Schroyer to be named Head Basketball Coach at McNeese State
Following up on HoopDirt.com’s McNeese State Search Update from earlier today… Multiple sources are reporting that Heath Schroyer will be named as the next head basketball coach at McNeese State. He had most recently been an assistant at BYU, and was at NC State before that. Schroyer is the former head coach Wyoming, Tennessee Martin,
McNeese State Search Update…
The search at McNeese State is coming to an end. I have heard that there are five finalists for the job. I reported in the Daily Dirt on 3/9 that BYU associate head coach Heath Schroyer, LSU Alexandria head coach Larry Cordaro, and Northwestern State assistant Jeff Moore were all involved. In this weekend’s DIRT,
HOT: TCU’s David Patrick to become next Head Basketball Coach at UC-Riverside
HoopDirt.com can confirm that TCU assistant David Patrick will become the next head basketball coach at UC-Riverside. HoopDirt.com mentioned Patrick and his involvement here back on Saturday in the Weekend Dirt. He will replace Dennis Cutts who was fired back on January 1st. UCR associate head coach Justin Bell manned the ship after Cutts’ dismissal.
REPORT: Thad Matta Turns Down Georgia Offer
According to a report just published by ESPN, Thad Matta has turned down an offer by Georgia to become their next head basketball coach. Matta was reportedly offered the job yesterday, and given 24 hours to make his decision. It sounds like he rejected a deal that would have paid him in the $15mm range
Daily Dirt – 3/14/18
It’s been a crazy start to the week (and we’re continuing to dig out of a blizzard here in Boston). Here are some things that I’ve heard… Still waiting for the official announcement on the firing of Marty Simmons at Evansville. In the meantime, the hot name making the rounds there is former Indiana standout
REPORT: Ole Miss to Hire MTSU’s Kermit Davis
Ole Miss will hire Middle Tennessee State head coach Kermit Davis to replace Andy Kennedy according to a report this morning from Jon Rothstein. Davis has led MTSU to a 25-7 record, the program’s first-ever Top 25 ranking, and an NIT bid this season. MTSU won 31 games last year, and claimed both the 2016
REPORT: Evansville Fires Head Basketball Coach Marty Simmons
According to a report by 14 News, Evansville has fired head basketball coach Marty Simmons. In his 11 seasons at the helm, the Evansville alum has amassed a 184-174 record. The Purple Aces were 17-15 (7-11 MVC) this past year. An official statement is expected tomorrow.
Eastern Kentucky Dirt…
I have heard that the search at Eastern Kentucky is now focused on four candidates. The names that I’ve heard are: Chris Briggs – Head Coach Georgetown College (KY). 184-54 in seven seasons at GC. Won 2013 NAIA National Championship. AW Hamilton – Assistant Coach NC State. Kentucky native and former head coach at Hargrave
Georgia Dirt…
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, Georgia has offered their job to former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta. He would replace Mark Fox who was fired over the weekend after eight seasons with the Bulldogs. Matta spent 13 seasons at OSU (337-123) and was also the head coach at Butler (2000-01 – 24-8)
REPORT: Mark Gottfried expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Northridge
According to an ESPN report, former NC State head coach Mark Gottfried is expected to be named as the next coach at Cal State Northridge. He would replace Reggie Theus who was fired last week. Gottfried, who was released at NC State following last season, had been working as a scout for the Dallas Mavericks