Two very quick things to start what I believe will be a busy day… • CBSSports.com is reporting that the deal between Ben Howland and Mississippi State is imminent, and could be done today. We’ll definitely continue to follow this one. • Obviously early at Bradley, but a name getting a ton of play right
Small College Dirt…
Some small college rumors… • Yesterday I mentioned that interviews had started at DIII Goucher College (MD) and that it sounds like former Holy Cross assistant Kevin Robinson is involved. I have now also heard that Williston Northampton prep school head coach Mike Shelton is also involved. Before coming to Williston last year, he was
HOT NEVADA RUMOR…
Multiple sources have told me that LSU associate head coach Eric Musselman is emerging as the leader at Nevada. He has been rumored to be involved at his alma mater San Diego, but seems to now be the target at Nevada. In addition to Musselman’s NBA experience (head coach of the Warriors and Kings), he
BREAKING: Kennesaw State fires Lallathin
Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams announced a change in leadership of the men’s basketball program. "I want to personally thank Jimmy Lallathin for his hard work as head coach," Williams said. "Jimmy took over the program in mid-season and guided it through a difficult period of transition. Also, I would like to thank
BREAKING: Nutt fired at SEMO
Southeast Missouri State University Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced Monday that Dickey Nutt has been relieved of his duties as the Redhawks head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. "This is a difficult decision for our university and for our program," Alnutt said. "While we appreciate the rebuilding efforts of our basketball program by Coach
BREAKING: Geno Ford fired at Bradley
New Bradley AD Chris Reynolds has been on the job for less than a week, and has already made a major move. Reynolds sent an email this morning announcing the firing of head basetball coach Geno Ford. The email read in part, "We appreciate the contributions of Coach Ford during his four years of leading
Sunday Dirt – 3/22/15
Very busy weekend….just wanted to pass along some quick updates. I expect tomorrow to be NUTS!! • UIC: We have confirmed that Indiana associate head coach Steve McClain will be named as the next head coach at Illinois-Chicago. I have heard that the school will make an official announcement tomorrow, and that the presser will
RUMOR: UIC to Hire Indiana Assistant Steve McClain
Multiple outlets are reporting that UIC has selected Indiana associate head coach Steve McClain as its next basketball coach. McClain has been an assistant at Indiana under Tom Crean for five seasons and was 157-115 in nine seasons as head coach at Wyoming, which he led to one NCAA tournament and three NIT appearances. He
Ray out at Mississippi State
DK is at an 85th bday party today. Trying to keep things updated… Mississippi State head coach Rick Ray has been relieved of duties at Mississippi State. More as soon as I can post it…
Daily Dirt – 3/20/15
Great games yesterday, looking forward to more today. Best moment so far was watching the Butler game with my 9-year old daughter…when Kellen Dunham made a FT with 5:37 left, he stepped off the line before he shot the 2nd one. She jumped up and yelled “stay on the line!” Sure enough, he missed the
Nevada Dirt…
I have heard that Nevada will announce their new head coach as early as next Thursday. The candidate has already been identified, and is just waiting approval from the Nevada Board of Regents (they will meet on Thursday). This search has moved pretty quickly. Former head coach David Carter was released immediately following the Wolfpack’s
Daily Dirt II – 3/20/15
DDII…a few VERY quick updates… • I mentioned Jay Larranaga as a candidate at George Mason a few days ago. Sounds like he was high on their radar, but he has decided to remain in the NBA. • Will Wade out as a candidate at Charlotte – a few different ways to read this one.