A few things that I’ve heard today… • With the mid-major conference tournaments in full swing, rumors are starting to fly as teams get eliminated. I’m on double secret probation with this one, but all signs are pointing to a SoCon job opening. I have heard that there is a staff in that league who
BREAKING: Pennell named head coach at Central Arkansas
The University of Central Arkansas will host a news conference at 1 p.m. Friday to announce Russ Pennell as its new head men’s basketball coach, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA director of athletics. Pennell, who played at UCA from 1982-84, was interim coach at the University of Arizona in 2008-09 and head coach at
Small college rumor…
Two separate sources have confirmed to me that Mercy College (NY) Head Coach Adam Parmenter has resigned his position. He has been the head coach at Mercy since 2010, and was an assistant there before that. My sources have told me that he will retain his full-time job in the alumni relations office at Mercy.
Don Meyer Coaching Academy
Don Meyer Coaching Academy Eastland High School, Eastland, Texas April 12, 2014 Schedule: • 8:00-8:55 – Registration/Check in/Coffee, breakfast snacks available • 9:00-12:00 Coach Meyer – "Things I Wish An Older Coach Had Told Me When I Was Younger" • 12:00-1:00 Lunch (included with registration) • 1:00-4:00 Coach Meyer – Open Forum Q and A
BREAKING: UT-Martin parts ways with James
The University of Tennessee at Martin Athletics Director Julio Freire announced this morning that Jason James will not return as the head coach of the Skyhawk men’s basketball program. James had been a member of the UT Martin men’s basketball program for the last 12 seasons, including the last five as head coach. He sported
BREAKING: Jarvis out at Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Jarvis will resign at the conclusion of the 2013-14 season to pursue other basketball opportunities. Jarvis, who is in his sixth season with the Owls, has coached collegiate basketball for 25 seasons. "This decision is based upon my desire to explore other opportunities and in recognition that
Small college rumor…
I just heard that DIII Earlham College (IN) has released head coach Marcus Gill. An official statement is expected by the end of the week. Gill had been at Earlham for the past three years compiling an 11-64 record during that time (5-20 this season). Before becoming a head coach, Gill served stints as an
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Daily Dirt – 2/25/14
A few things that I have heard today… • It sounds like trouble is brewing at Tennessee-Martin. AD Julio Freire is going to hold a press conference next Monday to discuss the future leadership of the men’s basketball program. Probably not a great thing to hear if you are head coach Jason James. I have
HOT: Extension for Lebo at East Carolina
East Carolina University has announced a two-year extension of head men’s basketball coach Jeff Lebo’s contract that will now secure his position through the 2020-21 season. The new agreement, approved by the University’s Board of Trustees and announced by ECU Director of Athletics Jeff Compher Monday, extends Lebo’s existing contract to April 15, 2021. During
Daily Dirt – 2/20/14
Last week we had some “dirt” from Maine (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/8be484d3/daily-dirt-2-12-14/…)…. Today we head south to New York for a few tid bits…. • Merchant Marine head coach Danny Nee was suspended indefinitely last month. Assistant coach David Muchnick has been coaching the team since January 18th. There is no word as to whether he will be
OFFICIAL: Knight out at Lamar
Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Pat Knight has been relieved of position as head men’s basketball coach announced Director of Athletics Jason Henderson Sunday afternoon. Knight posted a 29-62 (.318) overall record during his three seasons in Beaumont. Following his arrival prior to the 2011-12 season, Knight guided the Cardinals to a 23-12 overall