I mentioned earlier today that I had heard that Mike Jarvis II was involved with an assistant spot at Boston College: http://hoopdirt.com/blog/f2a84cec/daily-dirt-4-7-14/… . It now appears that Maryland assistant Scott Spinelli is involved as well. I have heard from multiple sources that the Leominster, Massachusetts native has been in contact with new head coach Jim
Jacksonville rumor Part III…
Busy day at Jacksonville… Boots on the ground are telling me that not only is IPFW’s Tony Jasick on campus right now, he may be starting to talk contract. I’ve got some good people on this one. Sounds like a deal could be imminent. Stay tuned…
HOT RUMOR: Michael Curry to FAU
Multiple sources have told me that Florida Atlantic will hire Michael Curry as their new head basketball coach. Curry played in the NBA for 11 seasons. He was most recently an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers. The announcement is expected later today. More on this when it becomes official.
Western Illinois rumor…
Multiple sources have told me that Western Illinois head coach Jim Molinari is headed to Nebraska where he will become Tim Miles’ top assistant. Molinari has been at WIU for the past six seasons (79-104). He would replace Craig Smith who became the head coach at South Dakota last week. More on this as it
HOT: Saul Phillips to Ohio
Ohio University Director of Athletics Jim Schaus has named former North Dakota State University head coach Saul Phillips as the Bobcats’ next men’s basketball head coach. With seven years of head coaching experience, Phillips becomes the 18th head coach in school history. "I am extremely excited about the future of Ohio basketball and I am
Cal Rumors…
Here are some names that I’ve heard surrounding the search at Cal. I can confirm that Cal has hired DHR International to conduct the search… • Mike Brey – Head coach Notre Dame. His name has gotten a lot of play out here in Dallas. Cal AD Sandy Barbour was an administrator at ND before
Saturday Dallas Dirt
Actually going to do something “touristy” today and visit the Grassy Knoll. Before I head out, here are a few things that I heard while bouncing around last night… • The buzz around here is that Davidson associate head coach Jim Fox is the choice at Appalachian State. Sounds like it could get done over
OFFICIAL: Danny Manning to Wake Forest
– Danny Manning, one of the most accomplished college basketball players in the history of the sport, has been named the head coach at Wake Forest University. Athletics Director Ron Wellman made the announcement today. Manning comes to Wake Forest after spending two seasons as the head coach at the University of Tulsa. He was
Dallas Dirt…
Long night last night, getting ready to hit the streets again in a few. Eating breakfast at the Embassy Suites at 8:30 if anyone wants to join me. Just a couple of quickies from last night… • Word on the street is that new South Florida head coach Orlando Antigua will try to hire his
Dallas Dirt II
Blogging from the phone – quick updates… I’ve heard that Darrin Horn could head to Boston College with Jim Christian. He could also be trying to get involved in the Ohio job. Sounds like Ohio assistant Anthony Stewart is headed to Tennessee Martin. He had previously worked for new UTM head coach Heath Schroyer when
The DirtKing is headed to Dallas…
Let the fun begin (kind of)… At the airport headed to the "Big D" and it’s already a sausage-fest! Saw a handful of coaches and their staff’s all sweatsuited-up and ready to go (jeans and a golf shirt for me). I did my nerd due diligence last night and downloaded the NABC Convention mobile app.
OFFICIAL: Sampson to Houston
A veteran of 13 NCAA Tournaments, Houston Rockets assistant coach and former college coach Kelvin Sampson will join the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program as its head coach, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades announced Wednesday evening. Sampson will be introduced at a 3 p.m., press conference on Thursday, inside Hofheinz Pavilion. Fans