Some things that I’ve heard over the last few days… It sounds like new Delaware State AD D. Scott Gines is leaning towards keeping current interim head basketball coach Keith Johnson in place for the season. Johnson took over for former head coach Keith Walker on February 21st after Walker was told that his contract
Towson Dirt…
I can confirm that Ryan Brown will be hired as the Director of Basketball Operations at Towson University. Brown had spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant at TCU. Before that, he served as the assistant video coordinator, and student manager at Auburn. An official announcement is expected shortly.
Robert Morris Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Robert Morris will name Jimmy Langhurst as their new director of men’s basketball operations. Langhurst, a 2010 RMU alum, had been on Patrick Beilein’s staff at LeMoyne since 2015. He has also worked as an assistant at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and as a staffer for the
IPFW Dirt…
I can confirm that IPFW head coach Jon Coffman will hire University of Indianapolis associate head coach Paul Corsaro as an assistant. He will replace Ben Botts who departed for Ball State earlier this spring. Corsaro, a UIndy alum, had spent the past six seasons on the Greyhounds staff. Following his graduation in 2012, he
Maryland Dirt: Former Siena Assistant set to join Terps Staff
I have now heard from multiple sources that former Siena assistant basketball coach Greg Manning, Jr. will be named as the video coordinator at the University of Maryland. He will fill the spot vacated by Mark Bialkoski who was elevated to DBO earlier this month. Manning had spent the past five seasons on Jimmy Patsos’
Daily Dirt: New England DIII Search Updates…
A few updates on some New England DIII searches as I prepare to join all of the old folks at the Hall & Oates concert tonight… Emmanuel College: The Saints have wrapped up their search for a new head coach. I have heard from multiple sources that Danny Lawson is the leader here, and the
Seattle University Dirt…
I have heard from a great source that Sam Kirby will become an assistant coach at his alma mater Seattle University. He will replace Ryan Madry who departed for Santa Clara a few weeks ago. Kirby has spent the past six seasons on the staff of former Seattle head coach Joe Callero at Cal Poly
JUCO DIRT: Change made at Chipola College
I can confirm that Bret Campbell has resigned as the head basketball coach at Chipola College (FL). He will be replaced by assistant coach Brendan Foley. Campbell had spent the past three seasons at Chipola and led his team to a 22-8 record this past season. Campbell spent ten seasons as the head coach at
DIII DIRT: Western Connecticut set to announce alum as new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Western Connecticut will name Guy Rancourt as their new head basketball coach. The 1997 WestConn grad has spent the past ten seasons as the head coach at Lycoming College (PA) where he has compiled a 176-89 record. During his tenure, Rancourt led the Warriors to the NCAA Tournament three times, won
Daily Dirt: JUCO EDITION – 6/5/18
Some things that I’ve heard from the JUCO level… I have heard from multiple sources that Rock Valley College (IL) brought five guys to campus: Matt Bowen (former head coach Minnesota Duluth), Rob Buss (former head coach Kishwaukee College), Rusty Elmore (assistant coach Moberly Area CC), Preston Ingram (assistant coach Angelo State), and Tim Sandquist
DII DIRT: Texas Permian Basin moves quickly to find new Head Basketball Coach
The University of Texas Permian Basin has moved quickly to replace Andy Newman, who departed to become the head coach at Cal State San Bernardino less than two weeks ago. Multiple sources have now told me that Arkansas Fort Smith head coach Josh Newman will be the choice here. Newman has been the head coach
DI DIRT: Chicago State Search Update
The long, strange search at Chicago State seems to finally be making progress. HoopDirt.com first reported that CSU and former head coach Tracy Dildy had parted ways back on March 12th (DI DIRT). There has still been no official statement from the school since our original report, but the job was officially posted on 3/23,