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
DIII DIRT: SUNY Cobleskill Search Update
DIII practice has already begun, but SUNY Cobleskill is still searching for a head coach. I have heard from great sources that the final three were interviewed last Wednesday through Friday, and an offer is expected to be made no later that this coming Wednesday (10/19). The finalists include a current DIII head coach, an
Daily Dirt – 10/14/16
A few things I’ve heard as practices are finally getting under way… Juan Dixon, the all-time leading scorer at Maryland, who had spent the past three seasons there as the special assistant to the head coach, will be moving to the women’s side. According to reports, Dixon will be named as the head women’s basketball
DIII DIRT: JCU’s Moran to Retire Following 2016-17 Season
According to a report by Hoopsville’s Dave McHugh, John Carroll University head coach Mike Moran will retire following the 2016-17 season. Moran has been the head coach at JCU since 1992, and has compiled a 442-222 overall record. In his 24 seasons, Moran has won ten Ohio Athletic Conference regular season championships, four OAC Tournament
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that former Prairie View A&M head coach Byron Rimm II will be added to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi staff as the Director of Basketball Operations. Rimm was released at PVAMU in January 2016 after spending ten seasons as the head coach at the school (115-192). He has also been the head coach