Here are some things that I’ve heard… The search at NJIT is moving a bit slowly. I have heard that current NJIT assistant Brian Kennedy is the leader to replace Jim Engles, but the administration is kicking the tires on a few other candidates. Most expect Kennedy to get the job, but I’ve seen stranger
Eastern New Mexico Search Update
Back on March 28th, I reported on some of the candidates that I had heard surrounding the opening at Eastern New Mexico (Daily Dirt II – 3/28/16). I have now heard from great sources who have told me that the final group includes: Vinay Patel (head coach Oklahoma City University), Houston Reed (head coach Otero
DI Assistants on the Move: Second Edition
Last week, I published a list of DI assistants on the move. This past weekend has been busy, so here’s the second edition: Boise State: Lost Danny Henderson to Oklahoma State last week. Head coach Leon Rice will replace him with Nebraska assistant Phil Beckner. Last season was Beckner’s first as a Cornhusker, he has also
DIII DIRT: Empire State Search Update…
An update on two DIII searches going on right now in New York State: SUNY Potsdam: I have heard from multiple sources here who have told me that on-campus interviews are underway to find a replacement for former head coach Sherry Dobbs, Jr. It sounds like there is a group of at least five still involved here. The names
South Dakota State Dirt…
The search to replace Scott Nagy at South Dakota State is underway, and interviews have begun. I have heard a bunch of names here. They are: Tom Billeter – Head Coach Augustana (SD). Won the DII National Championship this past season (34-2). Has also been the head coach at North Dakota State. Holds a career
BREAKING: Ohio State Assistant Jeff Boals Named Head Basketball Coach at Stony Brook
Stony Brook athletic director Shawn Heilbron confirmed to Newsday that Ohio State assistant coach Jeff Boals will be the Seawolves new head basketball coach. HoopDirt.com reported yesterday that Villanova assistant coach Baker Dunleavy turned down the job after his visit on Wednesday. Boals was the next man up – he interviewed on campus Thursday, and
BREAKING: Georgia Tech set to Hire Josh Pastner as Head Basketball Coach
According to a report by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Memphis’ Josh Pastner will be hired as the new head basketball coach at Georgia Tech. According to the report, Pastner needs to clear two more hurdles, which would appear formalities at this point – a face-to-face meeting with school president G.P. “Bud” Peterson and approval from
DI Assistant Coaches on the Move…
Just catching up on a bunch of moves from the past few days – some we’ve reported already, some we haven’t… Alabama: Scott Pospichal is out. He had been an AAU coach before joining Avery Johnson’s staff last year. He will reportedly be replaced by former Arkansas and South Alabama head coach John Pelphrey. Arizona State
DII DIRT: Lee University Set to Name New Head Coach
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Lee University will hire Bubba Smith as their new head basketball coach with the announcement coming tomorrow. We listed Smith as one of the finalists for the job in our “dirt” earlier this week (Lee University Finalists). Smith has spent the past eight seasons as the head coach at Sewanee where he
BREAKING: Valparaiso to Promote Matt Lottich to Head Basketball Coach
Multiple outlets are reporting that Valparaiso will promote assistant basketball coach Matt Lottich to head coach replacing Bryce Drew. Lottich has been an assistant at Valpo for the past three seasons, and will take over for his former boss who was named head coach at Vanderbilt earlier this week. A former player at Stanford, Lottich
Dartmouth Dirt…
I’ve heard from a ton of sources on the search at Dartmouth. The names that I’ve heard surrounding this one are: Rob Jeter (former head coach Milwaukee), Shaun Morris (associate head coach Boston University), Dane Fischer (assistant coach George Mason), Dave McLaughlin (associate head coach Northeastern), Matt Kingsley (assistant coach Yale), Brian Earl (associate head
BREAKING: Milwaukee to Hire Michigan Assistant LaVall Jordan
HoopDirt.com tweeted early this morning that the search at Milwaukee was done. ESPN has now confirmed that and is reporting that Michigan assistant LaVall Jordan is the choice. He will replace Rob Jeter who was fired back on March 17th. Jordan has been on John Beilein’s staff since at Michigan since 2010. He has also