Here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard surrounding some DI openings… • Former Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings head coach Eric Musselman is a hot name at San Diego right now. He played there from 1983-1987 – his senior year, his team went 24-6 and (best record in school history). Musselman is
OFFICIAL: Shields not retained at UALR
HoopDirt.com was the first to report this afternoon that Steve Shields was out at Arkansas Little Rock. The school has finally released the following statement: UALR Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced Wednesday that head men’s basketball coach Steve Shields will not be retained for the final year of his contract. The Trojans are coming
BREAKING: Shields out at Arkansas Little Rock
HoopDirt.com has learned that Steve Shields has been relieved of his duties this afternoon at Arkansas Little Rock. Shields has spent the past 12 seasons at the school. His squad finished 13-18 this past season. We expect the official announcement from UALR shortly.
BREAKING RUMOR: Carmody to Holy Cross
According to an ESPN report, and now confirmed by our sources, Holy Cross will name Bill Carmody as their new head coach. The press conference is scheduled for tomorrow. In 17 years as a head coach, Carmody has compiled a 284-235 record (192-210 at Northwestern, 92-25 at Princeton). More on this as it develops.
Boeheim to retire in three years
Jim Boeheim will spend three more seasons as the head coach at Syracuse. The decision was announced today after Boeheim and Syracuse officials came to an agreement. Coach Boeheim will address the media Thursday morning at 10:00am. Boeheim, 70, who lost 108 games from his win total due to NCAA sanctions, will enter next season
WATCH LIVE: Donahue Press Conference
Here is the link to the press conference where Steve Donahue will be introduced as the new head coach at Penn: http://www.ivyleaguedigitalnetwork.com/ivyleague/game/penn-m… It is scheduled to start at 1pm.
3/17 UPDATE: 2015 College Basketball Coaching Changes
**UPDATED 3/17 – 8:32pm** Tracking the Changes We are going to track the changes this season at all levels (NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and JC) HoopDirt.com’s list of 2015 coaching changes. (Former coach in parenthesis). NEW COACH IN CAPS. _____________________ NCAA DI (16) Alabama (Anthony Grant) Charlotte (Alan Major) Citadel (Chuck Driesell) DePaul (Oliver
Henderson State Finalists
The search to replace Doug Nichols at Henderson State is moving quickly, and according to a big-time source, the field has already been narrowed down to three finalists. The final three are: • Chad Dollar (Georgia Tech – Associate Head Coach). Long-time DI assistant who has been at Georgia Tech for the past four seasons.
Conroy to remain at Tulane
Tulane head coach Ed Conroy has received a vote of confidence from AD Rick Dickson today, and will remain at the school at least through next season. Conroy has two years left on his contract – part of a three-year extension that he signed after last season. The Green Wave went 15-16 this season, giving
HOT: DII Rumor…
I have been told by a great source that DII Shaw University has released head coach Cleo Hill, Jr. In his seven seasons as the head coach at Shaw, Hill compiled a 117-87 record (13-16 2014-15). The former Nebraska assistant also spent five seasons as the head coach at Cheyney before coming to Shaw. No
Daily Dirt – 3/16/15
So much going on…here are a few things to kick off what should be a busy week… • Multiple sources have now confirmed to me that Matthew Taylor is no longer the head coach at NAIA DI St. Catharine (KY). Taylor took over at St. Catharine last June – he had been an assistant at
Daily Dirt II – 3/16/15
Busy day – here’s the second round of the Daily Dirt… • Sounds like Dave Rice is safe at UNLV. The UNLV alum has seen his team’s wins decrease during each of his four years, and met with AD Tina Kunzer-Murphy this morning to discuss his future. Kunzer-Murphy said after the meeting that Rice will