A quick update on what I’ve heard at Marist… It sounds like Williams College head coach Mike Maker is the leader right now at Marist. Maker is 147-32 (.821) record in six seasons at Williams, including three NCAA DIII Final Four appearances. I have heard from two separate sources that he is in the final
Montana and Oregon State Dirt…
Busy weekend…Here are a few things that I have heard around Montana and Oregon State… • Travis DeCuire is beginning to assemble his staff at Montana. I can confirm that current assistant Jonathan Metzger-Jones has been retained. He just wrapped up his third season at Montana. I have also heard from a great source that
OFFICIAL: Florida A&M hires Samuels
Thanks to a great source for getting us out in front of this a few days ago… Collegiate coaching veteran Byron Samuels will embark on a new chapter in his career with his appointment as head men’s basketball coach at Florida A&M University (FAMU). Samuels comes to FAMU from the University of Georgia, where he
BREAKING RUMOR: Samuels the choice at FAMU
I have confirmation from a great source that Bryon Samuels has been named head coach at Florida A&M. He replaces Clemon Johnson who was released earlier this spring. Samuels has been the head coach at Hampton (1995-97) and Radford (2003-2007). He was most recently and administrative staffer on Mark Fox’s staff at Georgia. He has
Daily Dirt – 6/9/14
Some things that I have heard so far today… • I have heard that Monmouth assistant Derrick Phelps is in line to become the associate head coach at Columbia. Phelps was a part of North Carolina’s 1993 National Championship squad, and played overseas until 2010. The NYC native has also worked in an administrative role
Marist candidates…
Things are starting to heat up at Marist. I’ve got a big-time source on this one. It sounds like Marist AD Tim Murray wants someone who has experience as a DI head coach. Here are some of the guys who are involved… Head Coaches who are now “free agents”: • Bill Carmody – Former head
Manhattan Reinstates Masiello
Manhattan College has announced that Steve Masiello has been reinstated as its head men’s basketball coach, having completed his undergraduate requirements from the University of Kentucky. Masiello will receive his undergraduate degree from Kentucky in August. He had been a student at Kentucky from 1996-2000, where he was a four-year member of the men’s basketball
Samford "Dirt"…
Rumors are swirling around the impending dismissal of Samford head coach Bennie Seltzer, and names of possible replacements are starting to fly. Three in particular have gained some momentum over the past 48 hours. I have heard that current assistant Scott Padgett could be considered for the position. Padgett played in the NBA for eight
Samford Names Padgett Head Coach
Scott Padgett, the former Kentucky standout, NCAA champion and first-round NBA draft pick, has been named the 28th head basketball coach at Samford University, it was announced Friday. Padgett’s appointment follows the departure of Bennie Seltzer, former head coach of the Bulldogs. Scott PadgettSamford head coach Scott Padgett "I’m very excited to have the opportunity
Cabrini College "Dirt"…
The search to replace Marcus Kahn at Cabrini College has apparently come to an end, and the decision on his replacement has been made. It sounds like the announcement could come as early as today. I have heard from a couple of great sources that the candidates who interviewed there were: current Cabrini assistant Tim
Daily Dirt – 6/5/14
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… • The search to replace Jeff Bower at Marist is in full swing. Winthrop associate head coach Mark Prosser is a “hot” name here right now. He is a 2002 Marist graduate and has also been an assistant at Bucknell and Wofford. Prosser, who is the son of
DI assistants on the move…
Quick hitters…DI assistants on the move: • Arizona assistant DBO Danny Peters is headed to Ball State where he will become an assistant. Ball State head coach James Whitford is a former Arizona assistant. • First two hires at Oregon State appear to be Kerry Rupp and Gregg Gottlieb. Rupp has been with new OSU