I mentioned earlier in today’s first round of the Daily Dirt that I had some “dirt” on a few DII jobs – here’s what I’ve got… EASTERN NEW MEXICO: The Greyhounds are searching to replace Stot Carter who resigned back on 3/8. The names that I have heard here are: Clif Carroll (head coach Sul Ross State), Chris
Daily Dirt – 3/28/16
What a wild Easter Weekend – Stallings to Pitt (Panther fans want to burn the city), Beard to UNLV (well done parlaying a 30-5 season into a better gig), and Dunleavy Sr. to Tulane (a lot of head scratching here). I think the best hiring over the weekend was the one that had the least
REPORTS: Little Rock’s Chris Beard set to Ink Deal at UNLV
Multiple reports, including one from the Las Vegas Review’s Mark Anderson are indicating that Little Rock’s Chris Beard will become the next head coach at UNLV. He will reportedly ink a five-year deal later this morning. The reigning Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year, Beard led Little Rock to a 30-5 record and an upset victory
Daily Dirt – Easter Edition – 3/27/16
A quick Easter Edition of the Daily Dirt… Kevin Stallings to Pitt is the hottest rumor out there right now. I’ve heard from a lot of Pitt fans since this one first broke last evening…and they are all upset. Not sure exactly why. Stallings has won 332 games over the past 17 seasons at Vanderbilt,
UNLV Search Update…
After losing out on top choice Mick Cronin earlier this week, UNLV is now moving on in their search for a basketball coach, and conducting interviews with other candidates. UNLV AD Tina Kunzer-Murphy is trying to replace former head coach Dave Rice who she fired back in January. New Mexico State head coach Marvin Menzies and Arkansas
Saturday Dirt – 3/26/16
A few things that I’ve heard so far this weekend… I mentioned the search at UTRGV back on 3/22 (UTRGV Search Update). I have now heard that the final group is 8 and includes two current head coaches – including one from the OVC. It sounds like this group will be pared down over the
REPORT: Mike Dunleavy, Sr. to become Head Coach at Tulane
Multiple outlets are reporting that former NBA head coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr. has agreed to become the head coach at Tulane. He last coached in the NBA in 2010, and has been the head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers. He was the NBA Coach of the Year in 1999, and scored 3,496
REPORT: Stanford Expected to Hire UAB’s Haase as Head Basketball Coach
According to a recently published ESPN report, Stanford will hire UAB head coach Jerod Haase to replace Johnny Dawkins. HoopDirt.com mentioned Haase as the “hot” name at Stanford yesterday (Daily Dirt II – 3/24/16). Haase just wrapped up his fourth season at UAB with a 26-7 (16-2) record and a NIT appearance. During his time at
Daily Dirt – Good Friday Edition – 3/25/16
A few things that I’ve heard as we roll into Easter weekend… With Zach Spiker off to Drexel, the attention has now turned to Army. I have heard that current West Point associate head coach Jimmy Allen is receiving a lot of support for this job. Not only has he been on Spiker’s staff at the
BREAKING: Zach Spiker to be Named Head Basketball Coach at Drexel
Multiple reports, including sources close to HoopDirt.com are confirming that Army’s Zach Spiker will be named as the head basketball coach at Drexel. As we have reported all along, Drexel has been looking for someone with an academic background and Spiker fits that mold. In addition to his experience at Army, he spent five seasons in the
Daily Dirt II – 3/24/16
The DirtKing is on the move today – here’s a very quick second version of the Daily Dirt… Donyell Marshall’s name has been hot lately. The longtime NBA player and current Buffalo assistant had been rumored to be joining Steve Pikiell’s staff at Rutgers (not happening), and has interviewed at Central Connecticut. Yesterday, I mentioned
Daily Dirt – 3/24/16
A few things to start the day… On Monday, I mentioned some candidates to replace Eric Reveno at Portland. I have now also heard Columbia head coach Kyle Smith’s name mentioned here. His team is currently 23-10 and still playing in the CIT. He knows the WCC – he spent nine seasons at St. Mary’s