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
BREAKING: Kerry Keating Out at Santa Clara
HoopDirt.com can confirm through great sources that Kerry Keating is out as the head basketball coach at Santa Clara. Keating, who just wrapped up his ninth season at the school, closes his tenure with a 139-159 record (11-20 this season). More on this after the Santa Clara makes the announcement which is expected later today.
Wisconsin Update: Gard Deal on Tap for Tonight’s Board of Regents Meeting
HoopDirt.com has obtained the agenda for tonight’s University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting. The 5:00 meeting will take place via teleconference. The only item being discussed tonight is a deal for Badgers interim head coach Greg Gard. The agenda reads: Convene in open session and move into closed session to consider an employment agreement
BREAKING: Bruiser Flint out at Drexel
Multiple sources have now told HoopDirt.com that following a meeting this morning with AD Eric Zilmer, head basketball coach Bruiser Flint has been relieved of his duties at Drexel. ESPN.com is also reporting the move. The firing is not unexpected – Flint’s Dragons struggled to a 6-25 record this past season. He will wrap up
DII DIRT: Hill Out at as Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA)
Multiple sources have now confirmed with HoopDirt.com that John Hill has been relieved of his duties as the Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA). Hill had been the head coach at LU since 2010 where he compiled an overall record of 77-91 (9-20 this season). He has also served as the head coach at