A couple of things to kick off the week… • I have heard that Pfeiffer assistant Ben McDonald has departed and will join the staff at Combine Academy (NC). Last season was McDonald’s first at Pfeiffer – he was a HS coach in NY before that. He also founded a company that specialized in strength
Daily Dirt – 9/25/14
A couple of quick hitters… • Yesterday, I blogged about the final four candidates at Clarion University (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/bd4511e4/clarion-pa-dirt/…). I can now confirm that Eastern Michigan assistant Kevin Mondro has withdrawn his name from consideration. The other three candidates are still in play, and a decision is expected any day. I will post more as I
Junior College Dirt….
A couple of quickies from the JC level… • Central Arizona has moved quickly to replace JD Pollock and has promoted assistant Tramaine Aaron to head coach. Pollock departed last week to become the DBO at UC Bakersfield (http://hoopdirt.com/news/ddde66f9/pollock-joins-cal-state-ba…). Last season was Aaron’s first at CAC, he was the GA at Berry College (GA) before
HOT: Extension for Dawkins at Stanford
Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball Johnny Dawkins has had his contract extended by the school, Jaquish and Kenninger Director of Athletics Bernard Muir announced today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed per University policy. Leading one of college basketball’s most accomplished programs, Dawkins led the Cardinal to the 2014 NCAA
Clarion (PA) Dirt…
The search for a new head coach at Clarion University (PA) is wrapping up. I have heard that the final candidate will be on campus today. Clarion is in the process of replacing Ron Righter who announced his retirement in July after 26 seasons. It sounds like the Final Four are: • Kevin Mondro –
Georgia Tech Dirt….
Back on September 9th, I mentioned that Tom Herrion was a candidate to replace Billy Schmidt as an assistant at Georgia Tech (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/968f730f/georgia-tech-dirt/…). I can now confirm that Herrion is the choice, and will in fact be joining Brian Gregory’s staff. Herrion has been the head coach at Marshall (2010-2014) and College of Charleston (2002-2006).
Mark Gottfried Basketball Coaches Clinic
2014 Mark Gottfried Basketball Coaches Clinic at NC State Date: Friday, September 26th & Saturday, September 27th, 2014 Time: Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Saturday: 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM Location: North Carolina State University, Dail Basketball Center, 2500 Warren Carroll Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27695 Registration Fee: $60 – NCBCA Members, $75 Non-Members ***Those
Mercer Basketbal Coaches Clinic
The sixth annual Mercer Basketball Coach Clinic, featuring Mercer head coach Bob Hoffman and Texas head coach Rick Barnes, has been set for Sunday October 5th at Hawkins Arena. This year’s event will run from 1:30 p.m.- 6 p.m. and includes a t-shirt and clinic notebook for the price of $10. On court stations will
Texas-Arlington Dirt…
I have heard from a very good source that Texas-Arlington will hire Kenneth Mangrum as an assistant. Mangrum spent last season as an assistant at Sam Houston State, and was at Angelo State for four seasons before that. He played collegiately at North Texas. I have heard a few rumors about Mangrum’s replacement at Sam
Daily Dirt – 9/15/14
A couple of quick hitters to start the week… • From a great source…I have heard that the new head coach at Daemon College (NY) will be Medaille (NY) head coach Mike MacDonald. He will replace Don Silveri who was abruptly fired last week. MacDonald has been the head coach at Medaille for the past
Brayden Carr Foundation Coaches Clinic
We are proud to announce details for the 2014 Brayden Carr Foundation Coaches Clinic! “In Brayden’s Eyes, The Brayden Carr Foundation Inc.”, is a 501(c)(3) non- profit charitable organization established by Jim and Natalie Carr, parents of the late Brayden James Carr. The Big East basketball conference is where Jim called home for 14 years
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