Multiple sources are now reporting that Shaka Smart will become the new head coach at Texas. Smart wrapped up a meeting with his team at around 10:30 tonight. After the meeting, VCU released the following statement, "Out of respect for Coach Smart and the University of Texas, we decline comment at this point. Athletic director
Wisconsin-Green Bay Dirt…
On Monday, I mentioned some very early names in the search to replace Brian Wardle at Wisconsin-Green Bay (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/7c40e807/daily-dirt-3-30-15/…). Included in that list were: UWGB associate head coach Brian Barone, Indiana assistant Tim Buckley, Virginia assistant Ron Sanchez, and Nebraska assistant Chris Harriman. Since Monday, there have been a bunch of other names popping up
Billy Gillespie Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that former Kentucky head coach Billy Gillispie is in line to become the head coach at Ranger JC (TX). Gillispie, who has also been the head coach at UTEP, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech, has not coached since 2012. He played at Ranger JC from 1978-1980 before graduating
Kennesaw State Dirt…
All kinds of things going on with the search at Kennesaw State. Head coach Jimmy Lallathin was “reassigned” a few weeks ago and assistant coach David Rivers was named as the interim head coach. Lallathin himself was the interim head coach for half of the 2013-14 season before being promoted to head coach last spring.
Chris Jans video + letter of termination
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