Busy Monday already with the announcements that Trent Johnson is out at TCU and James Madison has parted ways with Matt Brady. I expect lot more movement today, especially with rumors swirling about Oklahoma State and Tulane… Here are some things that I heard over the weekend: The search at St. Louis is in the very
REPORTS: Trent Johnson Out as Head Basketball Coach TCU
Multiple reports including the Dallas Morning News and ESPN are reporting that Trent Johnson has been fired as the head basketball coach at TCU. The official announcement will come later this morning. Johnson had spent the past four seasons as the head coach of the Horned Frogs. He compiled a 50-79 overall record, including a
REPORT: Ferry to Return as Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne
According to a report by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jim Ferry will return to Duquesne as the head basketball coach next season. The Dukes, who ended their season at the A-10 Tournament on Wednesday, went 16-16 (6-12) – that was the highest win total for Ferry since he took over back in 2012. Currently, he holds
REPORT: Rodney Billups to be Named Head Coach at Denver
Multiple outlets including 9NEWS in Denver and ESPN are reporting that Colorado assistant Rodney Billups will become the next head coach at the University of Denver. Billups, the younger brother of former NBA standout Chauncey Billups, has been on the Colorado staff for the past six seasons. He played at the University of Denver from 2002-2005 Billups
JUCO DIRT: Beck Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western Nebraska CC
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Russ Beck has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Western Nebraska CC. He will remain at the college until July 31st when his contract runs out. Beck will then be moving to Utah where he has accepted a coaching and teaching position at Mountain Crest HS (Logan, UT). He
REPORT: UCLA to Retain Steve Alford
According to the BruinReportOnline.com, UCLA will retain head basketball coach Steve Alford. According to the report, after this year’s team lost in the Pac-12 Tournament to USC and finished the season with a 15-17 record, the disapproval of the third-year coach from donors, boosters and fans appeared to reach an unprecedented level. BruinReportOnline.com is reporting however
Bluegrass State Dirt…
Some things that I’ve heard from the great state of Kentucky… I can confirm that Kentucky State head coach Darnell Williams has resigned. He had been an assistant for the Thorobreds since 2012, and took over as the head coach just before the 2015-16 season. KSC finished this season with an 11-14 (9-9) record. Williams
BREAKING: Central Florida Fires Head Basketball Coach Donnie Jones
Shortly after tonight’s loss to Tulane in the AAC Tournament, Central Florida AD Danny White informed head coach Donnie Jones that he will not be retained. This was first reported by Ryan Bass. Jones just completed his 6th season at UCF where he compiled a 19-88 record (12-18 2015-16). The official announcement is expect tomorrow
BREAKING: Eddie Jordan Fired as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers
Eddie Jordan has been fired as the head basketball coach at Rutgers University. The move, which comes as no surprise, is expected to be officially announced by Rutgers later this afternoon. Jordan, a former player at Rutgers, was hired back in 2013 after a long stint in the NBA. The former head coach of the
Daily Dirt – 3/10/16 (DI Search Updates)
Some things that I’ve heard on a few current searches… Santa Clara: It’s early in the search to replace Kerry Keating, but the process is moving quickly. I have heard from multiple sources on this one, and the same three names keep coming up: Lloyd Pierce (assistant coach Philadelphia 76ers – Santa Clara alum), Herb
DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Cameron University (OK)
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Nate Gamet has resigned his post as the head basketball coach at Cameron University (OK). Gamet led the Aggies to a 16-12 record this past season, and was tabbed as the Lone Star Conference Co-Coach of the year for his efforts. I have heard that Gamet has resigned in order to
Daily Dirt – 3/8/16
Busy day yesterday at the DI level. Obviously more changes coming soon! Here are some things that I’ve heard from the small colleges… I have heard that the leader for the vacant NAIA Corban University (OR) job is Cal Baptist assistant coach Josh Dusaj. He just wrapped up his third season at CBU, and has