I have heard from a great source that there are two finalists for the vacant Dawson CC (MT) job. Both candidates are interviewing on campus today, and a decision is expected shortly. The finalists are: Shelby Lindley – Spent the past two seasons as an assistant at East Mississippi CC. Was also the assistant coach/interim
DIII DIRT: Colbert Out at Keene State
I have now heard from multiple sources that Rob Colbert is out as the head coach at DIII Keene State (NH). Apparently there has been an on going investigation of a former men’s basketball staffer who was employed under Colbert. I have also heard that Colbert is fighting his dismissal, and will file an appeal
DIII DIRT: Kobasa to Resign at Wesley (DE)
I have heard from a great source that DIII Wesley College (DE) head coach Jerry Kobasa will resign and accept an Athletic Directors position. Kobasa has spent the past ten seasons at Wesley where he compiled a 163-109 record. His best season came in 2013-14 when he led his team to a 23-4 record and
DII DIRT: Alexander the Choice at St. Leo (FL)
I can now confirm that USC Aiken head coach Vince Alexander will become the head coach at St. Leo (FL). Alexander was among three finalists that HoopDirt.com listed back on 5/29 (St. Leo Finalists). He beat out former Bowling Green assistant Mark Downey and former Wisconsin Green Bay Brian Barone for the job. In Alexander’s
Daily Dirt – 6/3/15
Today’s Daily Dirt… I have heard that the search for an assistant at Presbyterian has been narrowed to four. Among the group is a DI video coordinator (believed to be the leader), a former DI operations guy, and two other assistant coaches. Sounds like the official word will come any day. I’ll go with the
Eastern Washington Dirt II…
A follow-up to the Eastern Washington Dirt that I posted back on 5/5…. Jim Hayford’s search to replace Alex Pribble focused on four candidates: Chris Victor – Head Coach Citrus College Justin Lunt – Head Coach University of Puget Sound Curtis Condie – Former Utah Valley Assistant Zac Clauss – Former Nevada Assistant I have
Daily Dirt – 6/1/15
Here are a some things that I’ve heard… The first name that has emerged surrounding the search to replace Steve Evans at LeMoyne is Patrick Beilein. The former West Virginia Wesleyan head coach spent this past season in a player development / video coordinator role with the Utah Jazz. Beilein was a 1,000 point scorer
UPDATE: VMI Dirt…
Just a quick update on the VMI Dirt that I posted last week… Chris Kreider and Steve Lepore will in fact be named to Dan Earl’s staff. The third assistant will not however be Ben Thompson – I can confirm that it will be former East Tennessee State assistant Jason Slay. Before joining the ETSU
DIII DIRT: Curry College (MA) Finalists
I have heard from great sources that there are three finalists for the vacant head coach position at DIII Curry College. The final three are: Matt Blue – Former assistant coach Hartford. Spent 2010 through 2015 on the staff at Hartford. Has also been an assistant at Lafayette and DIII Susquehanna (PA). Played collegiately at
Weekly Roundup: Jobs
We added 20 new jobs this week, check the list below… Head Coach: Unity College- PT (USCAA DII) Cardinal Stritch University – FT (NAIA DII) University of California, Riverside – FT (NCAA DI) Southern Connecticut State University- FT (NCAA DII) Associate Head Coach: California State University, Fresno- FT (NCAA DI) Assistant Coach: University of Michigan
Weekly Round-up: DIRT
Here are our hotest rumors from this past week: DI DIRT: VMI Assistants to be Named DII DIRT: St. Leo (FL) Finalists DIII DIRT: UMass-Boston set to Name New Head Coach JC DIRT: Butler CC (KS) Finalists Rumors that were made official this past week: DI DIRT: Louisiana Tech to Hire Assistant – OFFICIAL: Matt McMahon Added to Louisiana Tech Staff DIII
DIII DIRT: UMass-Boston set to Name New Head Coach
I have heard that UMass-Boston has found their replacement for long-time head coach Charlie Titus. According to great sources, the choice will be current LIU Brooklyn assistant coach Jay Harris. He has spent the past seven seasons on the Blackbirds staff, serving two as the DBO, and the last seven as an assistant. Harris is