Crazy day so far. A couple VERY quick items. The DirtKing is on the fly today… • Things seem to be heating up with the Cuonzo Martin to Marquette rumors. After the hell Martin was put through this season by the Tennessee fans and media, I think he should stick his Sweet 16 trophy in
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OFFICIAL: Cal’s Montgomery retires
Mike Montgomery, one of college basketball’s all-time winningest coaches, has announced his retirement as head men’s basketball coach at the University of California, Berkeley. Montgomery, who directed the Golden Bears’ program to postseason appearances during each of his six seasons at the school, enjoyed a storied career that spanned more than four decades and also
BREAKING: Washington State hires Kent
Washington State University and Director of Athletics Bill Moos will introduce veteran head coach Ernie Kent as the 18th Cougar men’s basketball head coach during a press conference Wednesday, April 2. Kent was signed to a five-year roll over contract. Terms of the deal are unavailable. “I am excited that Ernie will be the leader
BREAKING: Antigua lands South Florida job
University of South Florida Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today the hiring of nationally honored University of Kentucky assistant coach and Dominican National Team head coach Orlando Antigua to lead the USF men’s basketball program. Antigua, who helped lead the Wildcats to their third Final Four appearance in the last four years on Sunday,
HOT: Ladner to Southeastern Louisiana
I first mentioned Jones County JC head coach Jay Ladner as a "hot" name for Southeastern Louisiana last week ( http://hoopdirt.com/blog/bb901dd2/southeastern-louisiana-rum…). Now according to two separate sources, he has been offered and will accept the job. Jones led his squad to the NJCAA National Championship this past season. More on this when it becomes official.
Appalachian State rumors…
Now that NC State associate head coach Bobby Lutz has withdrawn from the search at Appalachian State, AD Charlie Cobb is on to plan B. Here are some of the names that I’ve heard the most when talking about this search… Duggar Baucom – Head Coach VMI. His squad is currently 22012 and still alive
Washington State and Boston College updates
Two of the best schools right now at keeping info close to the vest are Washington State and Boston College. All of the candidate lists at these schools have been put together by media speculation. There are no confirmed legit candidates at either place. Here’s a quick look at some things we’ve been able to
BREAKING: Gardner to IUPUI
I mentioned yesterday that Memphis assistant Jason Gardner was involved with the IUPUI job (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/a3d772a8/iupui-rumors/…). Now, I have heard that he has in fact been offered the job and will accept. The former Indiana Mr. Basketball and Arizona standout is expected to be formally introduced on Monday.
HOT RUMOR: Fang Mitchell out at Coppin State
According to the Baltimore Sun, and now confirmed by one of my boots on the ground, Coppin State will not renew the contract of long-time head coach Fang Mitchell. Mitchell has been the head coach at Coppin State since 1986. He has compiled a 429-417 record over that span including an upset of second seeded
Daily Dirt – 3/28/14
Friday’s “dirt”… • According to multiple reports, Wendell Moore is no longer a part of Danny Manning’s staff at Tulsa. He had been at Tulsa for the past two years and was previously an assistant at UMKC and Florida Atlantic. • Apparently Interviews are underway at Brooklyn College (NY). Some of the names that I
IUPUI rumors…
The search to replace Todd Howard at IUPUI seems to be winding down. The three names that I’ve heard the most surrounding the Jaguars vacancy all have very strong Indiana ties. They are: • Calbert Chaney – assistant coach St Louis. An Evansville, IN native – was a three time All-American and National Player of