Some Cinco De Mayo "chisme"… • A few names are starting to surface as possible assistants at Marshall. Former Duke standout and NBA vet Chris Duhon and long-time Wake Forest assistant Jeff Battle are rumored to be in the mix. Duhon played for four teams from 2004-13 (Bulls, Knicks, Magic, and Lakers) – new Marshall
BREAKING RUMOR: Robinson out at Oregon State
As first reported by Sports Illustrated, Oregon State has fired head coach Craig Robinson. In six seasons at OSU, the Presidential Brother-in-Law compiled a 94-106 record. Word is that OSU is on the hook for 3 years and close to $4 million in compensation. More on this when it becomes official.
Mississippi Valley State rumor…
Strange situation at Mississippi Valley State…I heard in March that head coach Chico Potts was out – I even mentioned on 3/10 that I heard a SWAC job was going to open (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/3bc7a801/daily-dirt-3-10-14/…). There was never an official announcement, and the situation kind of faded away, but now I have heard from three people around
Sunday Dirt – 5/4/14
Just got off of the Little League field. Great day watching one of the Little DirtBags pitch a complete game and launch some missiles to the outfield! Here are a few things that I’ve heard while waving 10-year olds in from 3rd (and yes, I did get yelled at for checking my texts with the
HOT RUMOR: Walsh offered Maine job
Three separate sources have all told me with in the past hour that Rhode Island head coach Bob Walsh has been offered the Maine job. Walsh just completed his ninth season at RIC, and spent seven seasons as an assistant at Providence before that. No word yet on if he will accept the position. We
Daily Dirt – 5/2/14
A few things to start off the day… • There are four finalists for the vacancy at Thomas College (ME). They are: Peter Mugar (associate head coach Salem State), Geoff Hensley (assistant coach Centre College), Bobby Wheet (assistant coach Wisconsin La Crosse), and Matt Barry (assistant coach Thomas). All four have completed their on campus
Coppin State rumor…
Coppin State has scheduled a press conference for Monday afternoon to introduce their new head coach. Multiple sources have told me that the choice is Stillman College (AL) head coach Michael Grant. Grant led his squad to 17 wins this past season and holds a 253-197 record in 15 seasons as a head coach. In
Daily Dirt II – 5/2/14
Busy day – here’s round 2 of the "Daily Dirt"… • I’ve got this one confirmed by a top-notch source…Jeremy Friel is no longer an assistant at Albany. Friel had been on Will Brown’s staff for the past seven years. It sounds like there are some former players / staffers in the mix already for
Daily Dirt – 5/1/14
Today’s “dirt”… • I’m on double secret probation with this one, but I can confirm that the search Maine has really ramped up. It sounds like two America East assistants have already been eliminated from the mix. Also, I have heard there is at least one CAA assistant with head coaching experience on campus as
Daily Dirt II – 5/1/14
A couple of quick updates on previous items… • I have been given the green light to give a better update on Maine…from what I am hearing, the search is now focusing on two candidates – Northeastern associate head coach Dave McLaughlin, and Rhode Island College head coach Bob Walsh. Skype interviews wrapped up earlier
Daily Dirt II – 4/30/14
Round 2… • I have heard that Armstrong Atlantic is in the final stages of their search. It sounds like two of the finalists are Mercer assistant Doug Esleeck and Limestone head coach Brandon Scott. I have heard that decision / announcement could come as early as today. • It sounds like Oklahoma State assistant
BREAKING: Doc Sadler the choice at Southern Miss
Southern Miss Director of Athletics Bill McGillis is proud to announce the hiring of Doc Sadler as the 20th head men’s basketball coach in school history. Coach Sadler will be formally introduced at a press conference Thursday, May 1st at noon CT in the first floor main room of the Trent Lott Center on the