What a crazy day it’s been following the situation at Bowling Green. As we’ve been reporting all day, head coach Chris Jans has been dismissed due to his "recent public conduct." It has now been made public that he acted inappropriately towards several women at a local bar. The incident took place on March 21st
Jans incident update
As we reported earlier, Bowling Green State terminated the employment of Chris Jans following an investigation into his recent public conduct. Some outlets are reporting that it was a bar fight, however we have great sources that are telling us that it was not a fight. There was definitely an incident at a bar, but
HOT: Jacobson Signs 10-Year Contract Extension at UNI
University of Northern Iowa head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson has signed a contract extension through the 2024-25 season as announced today by UNI Director of Athletics Troy Dannen. “Ben has led UNI’s basketball program to a place among the nation’s elite during his nine years as our head coach,” Dannen said. “At the same
HOT: Hoffman to stay at Mercer
Earlier today, we mentioned that Mercer head coach Bob Hoffman was the "hot" name to replace Dale Layer at Liberty. I can now confirm that Hoffman will be staying at Mercer. With the announcement coming tomorrow, it sounds like the final three are Michigan assistant Jeff Meyer, Oklahoma assistant Chris Crutchfield, and Lehigh head coach
HOT: Ford safe at Oklahoma State
After much speculation, Travis Ford will remain as the head coach at Oklahoma State. OSU AD Mike Holder released the following statement earlier tonight: "Given the overwhelming amount of unfounded rumors surrounding the future of our head basketball coach Travis Ford, I am departing from my usual practice of not talking about personnel matters. Travis
HOT: Gregg Marshall will remain at Wichita State
There are now multiple reports that Wichita State and head coach Gregg Marshall have reached an agreement on a new contract that will keep him at the school. Marshall had been heavily pursued by Alabama over the past few weeks. According to a CBSsports.com report, Marshal could ink a seven-year deal worth as much as
Missouri State Dirt…
I can confirm that Motlow State head coach Matt Sligh will be named as an assistant on Paul Lusk’s staff at Missouri State. He will replace Derrick Tilmon who resigned earlier this month. Sligh just completed his second season at Motlow – his squad was 23-6 this past year, and he holds a 37-20 record
HOT: Liberty to hire Ritchie McKay
According to a CBSSports.com report, Virginia associate head coach Ritchie McKay will be hired as the next head coach at Liberty. McKay was the head coach at Liberty from 2007-2009 (39-28) before he joined Tony Bennett’s staff at UVA. He has also been the head coach at New Mexico, Colorado State, Oregon State, and Portland
2015 PGC/Glazier Basketball Coaching Clinics
HoopDirt.com is proud to partner with PGC/Glazier Basketball Clinics in announcing its newest list of cities and dates for the 2015 Spring Basketball Coaching Clinics! Each clinic has more than 50 sessions on over 20 different topics presented by winning coaches at all levels. What makes this clinic even better is that with a Staff
4/1 UPDATE: 2015 College Basketball Coaching Changes
HoopDirt.com’s list of 2015 coaching changes. We are going to track the changes this season at all levels (NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and JC). (Former coach in parenthesis). NEW COACH IN CAPS. **UPDATED 4/1 – 5:23pm** _____________________ NCAA DI (30) Alcorn State (Luther Riley) Arkansas Little Rock (Steve Shields) Alabama (Anthony Grant) Bradley (Geno
Liberty Dirt…
I have heard from multiple sources today that the “hot” name at Liberty is Mercer head coach Bob Hoffman. He has spent the past seven years at Mercer – his 14th seeded Bears upset #3 seed Duke in last year’s NCAA Tournament. Hoffman has also been the head coach at Texas Pan American and Oklahoma
Daily Dirt – 3/31/15
Just a few things to start the day… • This weekend I mentioned that San Diego State assistant Justin Hutson and New Mexico associate head coach Lamont Smith are both involved at San Diego. Another name to add to that list…Columbia head coach Kyle Smith. The former St. Mary’s (CA) assistant has been the head