Another busy day here at the HD World Headquarters. Here are a few things that I’ve heard…MUCH more coming… • As the search to replace Jerome Allen begins at Penn, many believe that former Cornell and BC head coach Steve Donahue is the leader…I’m not one of those guys however. From what I hear, he
BREAKING: Forrester out at SIU-Edwardsville
SIUE Director of Athletics Dr. Brad Hewitt has announced that the University will not renew the contracts of men’s basketball Head Coach Lennox Forrester and his coaching staff. Forrester guided the Cougars to an 82-146 (.360) mark over eight seasons as head coach. "This was a difficult decision, coming after a thorough and thoughtful evaluation
Daily Dirt – 3/9/15
It’s starting to get crazy in the "dirt" world, my phone has been blowing up over the past week – so much going on! As a reminder, feel free to text me with any "dirt" – 208.495.4129. Here are a few things that I’ve heard (much more coming)… • I have now heard from a
BREAKING: Driesell not retained at The Citadel
Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Monday that the contract of Chuck Driesell as head men’s basketball coach at The Citadel will not be renewed. "We are most appreciative of the hard work and tireless effort that Chuck and his staff have put into Bulldog basketball over the past five years," said Senter. "His
BREAKING: Hunsaker resigns as Utah Valley
Utah Valley University head coach Dick Hunsaker has announced his resignation. Hunskaer just wrapped up his 13th season at UVU. He has also been the head coach at Utah, Ball State, and Manchester. Hunsaker has won 371 games in his 20 seasons as a head coach. Here is the statement that he released last night:
HOT: Allen out at Penn
According to an ESPN report, Penn head coach Jerome Allen will not be retained at the conclusion of the season. The former Penn star joined the Glen Millers staff in 2009, and was promoted to head coach after Miller was fired. Penn is currently 8-18 with two games left this season. Allen has compiled a
NCAA suspends Boeheim nine games
The NCAA released a 94-page report today which outlined multiple infractions in both the Syracuse basketball and football programs. As a result of the NCAA’s findings, SU head coach Jim Boeheim will be suspended for nine games (the first nine ACC games in 2015-16). Syracuse will also lose three scholarships per year for the next
BREAKING: Holy Cross fires Brown
Milan Brown has been fired as the head coach at Holy Cross. I was talking to a bunch of coaches about this one over the past few days – with one year left on his deal, the feeling was that he would either be extended or fired. I had some good sources telling me that
Delaware Dirt…
A bunch of people that I have talked to over the past few days have told me to keep an eye on the situation at Delaware. Head coach Monte Ross is winding down his ninth season at UD, and he is in the final year of his contract. According to sources close to the situation,
Tracking the 2015 College Basketball Coaching Changes
**For the up-to-date changes, follow this link to our articles section: http://hoopdirt.com/article/76f90f70/tracking-the-2015-colle… Tracking the Changes (as of 3/5 9:51am) 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
BREAKING: Layer fired at Liberty
Liberty University Director of Athletics Jeff Barber has announced Dale Layer has been relieved as head men’s basketball coach. Liberty Athletics has hired Collegiate Sports Associates to help with the immediate national search for the ninth head coach in program history. Liberty concluded its 2014-15 season tonight, falling to No. 6 seed UNC Asheville, 80-70,
UPDATE: Graceland (IA)
Yesterday, I reported that there had been a change made at Graceland (IA). I can now confirm that head coach Jeffrey Hamilton will step aside at the end of the season to "be closer to family." Hamilton will continue to coach the team through the playoffs – they face Central Methodist tonight in the HAAC