Here are updates on two ongoing DIII searches… Baldwin Wallace (OH): I can confirm that the search here is down to three candidates. The leader is Defiance (OH) head coach Tom Heil – a former Baldwin Wallace assistant coach (2009-14). This past season, his first at Defiance, he led his squad to a 22-7 record
Daily Dirt – 6/9/15: DI Staffers on the Move…
Two DI administrative staffers potentially on the move… I have now heard from multiple sources that the leader for the vacant Presbyterian assistant spot is Miami (OH) video coordinator Cassius Bosket. He has been on the Red Hawks staff for the past two seasons, and was a manager at Clemson before that. I have also
Charleston Southern Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that there are three candidates for the vacant assistant spot at Charleston Southern. From what I have heard, all three candidates have already interviewed. The names that I have heard are: Thomas Butters – Video Coordinator Charleston Southern. Joined the CSU staff prior to last season. Worked in
Iowa State to Hire Steve Prohm
Multiple media outlets are now reporting that Murray State Head Coach Steve Prohm will become the next head coach at Iowa State. Prohm has been the head coach at Murray State the past four seasons and compiled a 104-29 record. He was an assistant at Centenary, Southeastern Louisiana, Tulane and Murray State before moving up to
Weekly Roundup: Jobs
We added 9 new jobs this week, check the list below… Head Coach: University of South Carolina Aiken- FT (NCAA DII) Assistant Coach: St. Catharine College (KY)- PT (NAIA DI) Medaille College- PT (NCAA DIII) Barton Community College- FT (NJCAA DI) Wright State University- FT (NCAA DI) Shaw University- FT (NCAA DII) College of Charleston-
Saturday Dirt – 6/6/15
Two schools who will name head coaches next week… Shaw University (NC) – NCAA DII – Joel Hopkins will be named as the new head coach at Shaw. HoopDirt.com first mentioned Hopkins as the “hot” name here back on 5/12 (Daily Dirt – 5/12/15). Hopkins was the head coach at Shaw in the early 2000’s
Siena Dirt…
I have heard that Siena head coach Jimmy Patsos will hire Ben Asher as the Saints new director of basketball operations. Asher has been a graduate assistant under Mark Gottfried for the past two seasons. Before that, he worked as manager for Bob Huggins at West Virginia. The New York native has also previously worked
Wright State Dirt…
I can confirm that Wright State head coach Billy Donlon has hired Patrice Days as an assistant. Days has spent the past two seasons as an assistant at Abilene Christian. Prior to that, he has been an assistant at Arlington Country Day School (FL), and Vermont Academy. Days also has DI administrative experience – he
JUCO DIRT: Dawson CC (MT) Finalists
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