Campbell University Head Coach Kevin McGeehan will host his annual Coaches Clinic on Saturday October 18th, 2014. This year’s clinic will focus on Coach McGeehan’s Princeton Style offense, The Spread Motion Attack. Learn how the Princeton Offense has evolved today utilizing Triangle Offense Movements and Dribble Drive Motion Principles. Register for this Clinic Today at
Clarkson Dirt…
I have heard that Clarkson University is in the process of bringing the final four candidates to campus. They are in the hunt to replace former head coach Mark Gilbride, who became the head coach at RPI in late August. From a few great sources, I have heard that the finalists are: • Mike Blaine
Empire State Dirt…
A couple of things from the Empire State to round out the week… • Following up on my Clarkson Dirt from earlier today…I can confirm that Rochester assistant Jeff Juron, and Case Western assistant Jeff Gorski are among the final four (and according to some, the two leaders). I am now hearing that Cornell’s Mike
Harvard Basketball Coaches Clinic
Tommy Amaker has announced that the eighth annual Harvard Basketball Coaches Clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at Lavietes Pavilion from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s event will feature a lecture and Q&A session with Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. Entering his second season at the helm of the Celtics, Stevens
Jacksonville Dirt…
I can confirm that Butler DBO Dan Bere will join Tony Jasick’s staff at Jacksonville as an assistant. Bere, who joined the Butler staff in 2013, had previously worked for Jasick at IPFW. He will replace Kurt Kanaskie who became an assistant at Air Force two weeks ago.
Kennedy Receives Two Year Extension at Texas A&M
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Wednesday authorized Texas A&M University Interim President Mark A. Hussey to negotiate and execute a two-year extension to the contract of men’s basketball head coach Billy Kennedy, as proposed by Director of Athletics Eric Hyman. “Coach Kennedy understands our commitment to building champions both in the classroom
Daily Dirt – 9/2/14
It’s great to have all of our guys back on campus. We took four transfers – just got older in a hurry! Here are some things that I’ve heard while making sure the new guys fit in… • I can confirm that former Fresno Pacific head coach Chris Wright has been named an assistant at
BREAKING: Grant named head coach at College of Charleston
Earl Grant has been named men’s basketball head coach, as announced by President Glenn McConnell and Director of Athletics Joe Hull on Tuesday. Grant, 37, will be formally introduced as The College’s 23rd all-time head men’s basketball coach at a press conference to be held on Friday, Sept. 5, at 12:45 p.m. (ET), on the
HOT: Hurley receives extension at Buffalo
University at Buffalo Athletic Director Danny White announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Bobby Hurley on Tuesday morning. The extension keeps Hurley on the sidelines for the Bulls through the 2018-2019 season. "Our men’s basketball program made tremendous progress in just one season under Coach Hurley and his staff," said White. "Our
NYC JC Dirt…
Some things that I’ve heard from two NYC JC’s… • Word on the street is that the two finalists at Hostos CC are Hunter College assistant Eddie Lau and Hostos assistant Darryl Jones. They are in the hunt to replace Dr. Jody King who became the head coach at Mercy College earlier this summer. Sounds
Mountain State Dirt…
A couple of things from the Mountain State… • West Virginia Tech Head Coach Bob Williams has hired Nic Kjaerholt as a full-time assistant. Kjaerholt, a native of Denmark, replaces David Rawlinson who was interim assistant in 2013-14. Kjaerholt spent the past two years as the Graduate Assistant at Rio Grande University. He served as
HOT: 6-year extension for Brennan at American
American University men’s basketball head coach Mike Brennan has agreed to a new contract with AU. The reigning Patriot League Coach of the Year signed a new six-year contract, extending his current deal by two years, keeping him in D.C. through 2020. In his first season at the helm of the Eagles, Brennan led the