Here we go… It’s that time of the year again where the “dirt” gets rolling. With the small college season wrapping up, and teams getting bounced from low major and mid major conference tournaments in the next few days, I expect it to get busy fast. Here are a few things that I’ve heard to
NAIA DIRT: Holcomb Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Simpson University (CA)
Simpson University (CA) head basketball coach Jim Holcomb has resigned. In his four seasons as the head coach at Simpson, Holcomb has compiled a 46-78 record (5-22 this season). Before taking the reigns at Simpson, he served as an assistant coach at Shasta College for five seasons. Holcomb had also worked as an assistant coach
NAIA DIRT: Marian University (IN) set to name new head basketball coach
Marian University has moved quickly to replace head basketball coach Carson Harris who resigned back on February 8th. According to the Indy Star, Carmel HS head coach Scott Heady will be named as Harris’ replacement as early as tomorrow. Heady has compiled a 134-37 during his seven seasons at Carmel, including a 15-4 mark this
DII DIRT: Coaching Change made at Elizabeth City State (NC)
HoopDirt.com has learned that Alico Dunk is no longer the head basketball coach at DII Elizabeth City State University (NC), and a search to find his replacement is now underway. There has been no official statement issued by the university at this point. Towards the end of October, Dunk elected to take leave from his
HOT: Coaching Change Made at DIII College of Mount Saint Vincent
Brian Nigro is out as the head basketball coach at the College of Mount Saint Vincent (NY). Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Coach Laura Pruitt is also no longer employed by the college. MSV has postponed tonight’s game vs. Maritime College. Nigro had been the head coach at Mount Saint Vincent since 2008. He had
West Virginia Basketball Staff Update
West Virginia assistant coach Ron Everhart underwent successful back surgery on January 6th, and is now on medical leave. There is no timetable for his return, but it sounds like his return to the bench this season is “unlikely.” Everhart joined Bob Huggins staff back in 2012, after stints as a head coach at Duquesne,
South Florida Dirt…
The dismissal of head basketball coach Orlando Antigua back on January 3rd wasn’t the only change on the South Florida staff. Director of Basketball operations Jerry McCullough is now no longer part of the program. He is a long-time friend and former teammate of Antigua’s – they played together at Pitt, and played against each
NAIA DIRT: Coaching Change Made at St. Louis College of Pharmacy
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Brian Swift is out as the head basketball coach at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Swift had been the head coach at the school for the past twelve seasons. STLCOP is currently 0-9 on the season, and in the midst of a 57-game losing streak dating back to the 2014-15 season.
HOT JUCO DIRT: Dave Clarke Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Owens CC (OH)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Owens Community College head coach Dave Clarke has resigned from his position effective immediately. Clarke was in his sixth season as the head coach at OCC – his team is currently 8-4 (1-1). In his first five seasons, Clarke had guided the program to a 118-44 record. He had led his
Ivy League Dirt: Brown set to add New Director of Basketball Operations
I have heard from great sources that Brown University will name Brendan Smith as their new Director of Basketball Operations. He will replace former DBO John Mariano who departed the staff last month. Smith had spent the past three seasons as an assistant to legendary head coach Herb Magee at Philadelphia University. Before that, he
HOT DIII DIRT: SUNY Maritime Head Coach Jake Scott Headed to SUNY Cobleskill
HoopDirt.com can confirm that SUNY Maritime head coach Jake Scott will be named as the new head basketball coach at SUNY Cobleskill. He will replace Matt Allen who resigned back in August. Scott has been the head coach of the Privateers since 2012. He has also worked as an assistant coach at Rochester Institute of
DIII DIRT: SUNY Cobleskill Search Update II
On Monday, I mentioned that there were three finalists for the vacant SUNY Cobleskill job (DIII DIRT). I can now confirm that an offer has been made, and accepted by a current DIII head coach from NY State. The official paperwork should be done shortly, and the new coach is expected to begin working with