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
BREAKING: Jacksonville State to Hire Ray Harper as Head Basketball Coach
Multiple sources are reporting that Ray Harper will be named as the next head basketball coach at Jacksonville State. HoopDirt.com first mentioned Harper’s involvement at JSU on Monday. Harper resigned as the head coach at Western Kentucky back on 3/17. He went 88-64 during his tenure at WJU, including record 18-16 this past season. I have heard
REPORT: Colorado State to Lose Two Assistant Basketball Coaches
According to a report in the Coloradoan, Colorado State head coach Larry Eustachy will be losing two assistant coaches to other programs. Assistant coach Leonard Perry is reportedly headed to Pacific where he will become new head coach Damon Stoudamire’s associate head coach. Perry played for Eustachy at Idaho, and was also his assistant at
DII DIRT: California (PA) Search Update…
I’ve heard from a bunch of really good sources on the search for a new head coach at DII California University (PA). It sounds like Skype interviews are complete and 3-5 interviews will take place on campus. I have heard that the Skype round included a Mountain West assistant, and a current small college head