Crazy day today! Trying to keep up with everything…here’s the second “Daily Dirt” of the day… Stanford: Heard from a great source that Tommy Amaker is involved here. The current Harvard coach has also been the head coach at Michigan and Seton Hall. Interesting to see if Stanford would hire another former Duke guard after they
HOT RUMOR: Allen Edwards to be Named Head Coach at Wyoming
Multiple sources are reporting that Allen Edwards will replace Larry Shyatt as the next head coach at Wyoming. Shyatt announced his resignation earlier today. Edwards, a former standout at Kentucky, has been on the Wyoming staff for the past five seasons. He has also been an assistant at VCU, Western Kentucky, Towson and Morehead State
BREAKING: TCU to Name Jamie Dixon Head Basketball Coach
CBSSports.com’s Jon Rothstein is reporting the Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon is headed to TCU. Dixon, a 1987 TCU alum, has been at Pitt for the past 13 seasons where he has gone 328-123. It sounds like the official announcement could come as early as this afternoon. More on this developing story as we hear it.
BREAKING: Cormier Out as Head Basketball Coach at Dartmouth
Sources have confirmed to HoopDirt.com that Paul Cormier is out as the head coach at Dartmouth. Cormier was in his second stint as the head coach of the Big Green (1984-91, 2010-16). He also spent seven seasons as the head coach at Fairfield, and worked for multiple NBA teams. More on this once the official
Daily Dirt – 3/21/16
Snow day in Boston today…all four kids are at home. I thought spring was here?!?! Anyway, here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard while getting ready to watch our 6th episode in a row of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air… TCU: Obviously Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon is the name that’s on fire
JUCO DIRT – 3/21/16
Two quick things that I’ve heard from the JUCO world… It sounds like veteran head coach Mike Ray has retired at NJCAA DI Lincoln Trail College (IL). He has been the head coach at LTC since, 2012, and has also worked at Vincennes (IN), and Wabash Valley. Ray led the Statesmen to a 19-12 (13-5) record
HOT RUMOR: Cincinnati’s Mick Cronin Involved at UNLV
Multiple reports have surfaced over the past 24-hours surrounding Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin and his involvement at UNLV. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported earlier that Cronin is a candidate to replace Dave Rice as the head coach of the Runnin’ Rebels. The Lobo Lair has gone a step further and reported that Cronin will be visiting UNLV
Saturday Dirt – 3/19/16
Here are some things that I’ve heard while watching some great buzzer beaters and upsets… Stony Brook: The ink isn’t even dry yet on the Pikiell to Rutgers deal, but rumors are already swirling here…Associate head coach Jay Young, who has been at Stony Brook for the past 11-years is the leader here. Before his time
HOT: Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell to be named Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell will become the new head basketball coach Rutgers. The official announcement is expected as early as today. Pikiell just wrapped up his 11th season at SBU – his Seawolves lost to Kentucky on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA tournament. He was honored as the 2016 America East Coach of the
BREAKING: Monte Ross Out as Head Basketball Coach at Delaware
Monte Ross is no longer the head basketball coach at Delaware. The move was confirmed by Ross a few minutes ago on Twitter: Monte Ross @CoachMonteRoss 7m7 minutes ago I had a great run at UD (10 years)…Thanks to UD for the opportunity, really appreciate you guys, you were great to me and my family!
HOT DIII DIRT: Connolly Released as Head Basketball Coach at Utica
I have heard from a great source that Utica College head basketball coach Chris Connolly has been released from his duties earlier this morning. Connolly had been the head coach at Utica since 2008 and has compiled an 83-117 overall record (7-17, 2015-16). Before being hired at Utica, he spent four seasons as the head
Daily Dirt: St. Patrick’s Day Edition – 3/17/16
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Wanted to catch up on a few things before heading out to watch today’s first round games. Should be interesting to be out in Boston on St. Patty’s Day – wish me luck… Last week, I mentioned that Michael Bradley was out as an assistant at Eastern Kentucky (Bluegrass State Dirt).