I have heard from a great source that the leader for the vacant assistant spot at Tennessee Tech is former Georgia and Marshall head coach Ron Jirsa. The spot opened up last month when TTU assistant Brian Kloman left for a spot on Pat Kelsey’s staff at Winthrop. In addition to his time as a
Daily Dirt – 7/15/14
Busy day for the DirtKing – sorry for the late update. Had a recruit on campus this morning, a “big boy” meeting this afternoon, then hit the Little League fields with the Little DirtBags this evening. Finally have a few minutes to myself – here’s what I’ve got… • Trent Wolf has been hired as
Daily Dirt – 7/14/14
Today’s "dirt"… • I have heard that interviews are beginning at RPI. There were nearly 90 legitimate applicants who were reviewed by the committee. Of those, 13 were selected for the first round of interviews (believed to be phone or Skype interviews). From that group, five will be chosen to come to campus. The group
Albany Dirt…
I have heard from two separate sources, and have since confirmed through a top-notch source that Albany will name Josh Pelletier as an assistant coach. Pelletier is currently the Director of Administration at Duquesne – he will replace Jeremy Friel who departed in the spring. In addition to his time as at Duquesne, Pelletier has
Daily Dirt – 7/10/14
DK on the recruiting trail today – feel free to come by and say hi if you see me (kind of like a Where’s Waldo thing). Two quickies… I can confirm that University of Great Falls head coach Steve Silsby has departed to and will become the head coach at Chandler-Gilbert CC (AZ). Sounds like
Daily Dirt – 7/9/14
A few things to start the day… • A good source has told me that North Alabama assistant Kyle Morris has departed to become an assistant at NE Mississippi CC. Morris had been the GA at North Alabama for two seasons before becoming a full-time assistant last season. • I have heard phone interviews at
Howard Garfinkel Clinic to End All Clinics #8
Some of the most successful basketball coaches of all time will appear together at a basketball coaching clinic at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York on Saturday, September 27th.The clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost for attending is $100.00 per person. Reservations can be made either online
Temple Dirt…
Back on 6/25, I mentioned that former Temple great Rick Brunson was set to join the staff at his alma mater (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/9b393f79/temple-dirt/…). I have now heard from a source close to the situation that they are now in a holding pattern following Brunson’s arrest in Chicago after an alleged sexual assault at a fitness center.
College of Charleston report
The Charleston Post and Courier has obtained the report detailing the investigation conducted by the College of Charleston regarding the allegations levied against head coach Doug Wojcik. The 50-page report is pretty damning. It get’s pretty nasty once you get to the player and employee statements. Here it is – you decide how this one
Daily Dirt – 7/7/14
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. Here are some things that I heard over the past few days… • I’ve been told by a great source to keep an eye on the College of Charleston situation. It sounds like it’s very fluid there right now, and the suspension of Doug Wojcik may not
Top 10 Rules To Landing That Elusive Coaching Gig
Top 10 Rules To Landing That Elusive Coaching Gig By: Mike Rejniak, Head Coach SUNY New Paltz Now that the coaching carousel is in full swing so many basketball coaches are moving on to new positions, going through the interview process or are waiting in the wings to hear back from that certain “dream job”.
Daily Dirt – 7/3/14
Getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July – here’s a speed round of the Daily Dirt. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe… • I have heard from a great source that Dowling (NY) head coach Steve Hayn is the leader for the Merchant Marine job. Hayn has been at Dowling for the past eight