I mentioned last night that today was Day 2 of an all-day retreat for the DK. Well, apparently I don’t have the focus to spend another day there. I bolted after lunch! Here are a few things that I heard while trying to look engaged: • Cliff Ellis’ search to fill the spot on his
Late Night Dirt – 5/28/14
So you want to be a college basketball coach? It’s not always rainbows and unicorns. As a small college head coach, I was forced to spend all day today at student services “retreat” – and have to go back tomorrow! We are involved with so many transfers right now that I really need to be
Vermont "Dirt"…
I can confirm that the University of Vermont has hired St. Marks head coach Greg Snyder as the new Director of Basketball Operations. Snyder just wrapped up his second season as the head coach at St. Marks. He has also been an assistant at Colgate, Hamilton, and SUNY Potsdam. It also sounds like Ryan Schneider
Hawaii "Dirt"…
A bunch of things going on at the University of Hawaii. First, I have now heard from two sources that DBO Chris McMillian is in the mix to join Jared Phay’s new staff at the College of Southern Idaho as an assistant. McMillian has been at UH for the past four seasons in various administrative
Central CC (NE) Finalists
I have heard from two sources that there are four finalists for the job at Central CC (NE). Both sources have confirmed the four as: • Jerry Drymon – Head Coach Clarke College (IA) • Ryan O’Hern – Assistant Coach Southeastern CC (IA) • Brandon Pritchett – Assistant Coach McCook CC (NE) • Tim Sandquist
Seton Hall "Dirt"…
In a not very well kept secret, it appears that the Dwayne “Tiny” Morton to Seton Hall deal is done. Seton Hall officially posted their vacant assistant position on Wednesday (it opened when Oliver Antigua departed to join his brother’s staff at South Florida). The posting is just a formality, and it sounds like Morton
HOT: Brownell receives extension at Clemson
Clemson University and head basketball coach Brad Brownell agreed to a new six-year deal, the athletic department announced today. "Brad has done a tremendous job building a solid foundation for our basketball program," director of athletics Dan Radakovich said. "I have the utmost confidence in Brad to continue to build as we compete in the
Daily Dirt – 5/22/14
Today’s Daily Dirt… • I have heard that former Florida Atlantic assistant Tim Kaine is in the mix for a spot at Georgia Southern. Kaine was a part of Mike Jarvis’ staff at FAU since 2008 and was not retained when Michael Curry took over earlier this spring. Interesting Kaine fact…he is the godson of
Tennessee State "Dirt"…
I have heard from a great source that new Tennessee State head coach Dana Ford has added two members to his staff. Randy Peele has been added as the associate head coach, and Pierre Jordan has been added as an assistant. They both spent last season on Mark Byington’s staff at Georgia Southern. Peele is
BREAKING: Ollie Signs Extension at UConn
The University of Connecticut and head men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie have agreed to a new five year contract that will run through May 31, 2019. Ollie became the 18th men’s basketball coach at UConn in September, 2012. Ollie led the Huskies to a 20-10 season in 2012-13, the first UConn coach to ever win
DIII Rumor…
I mentioned in today’s "Daily Dirt" that I had heard a CUNY job opened last night (http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/ae4b835e/daily-dirt-5-22-14/…). I have now received confirmation from two separate sources that the John Jay (NY) job is in fact open. It sounds like head coach Otis Fenn and the school parted ways last night. Fenn went 37-45 in his
Late Night Dirt – 5/21/14
Late night dirt…stuck in a departmental meeting all day today. Ugh! Here are a few things that I heard while downing three coffees, two cokes, and two packs of Starbursts while doing my best to look like I was paying attention… • The “hot” name at Florida A&M right now is Georgia staffer Byron Samuels.