Blogging from the phone – quick updates… I’ve heard that Darrin Horn could head to Boston College with Jim Christian. He could also be trying to get involved in the Ohio job. Sounds like Ohio assistant Anthony Stewart is headed to Tennessee Martin. He had previously worked for new UTM head coach Heath Schroyer when
The DirtKing is headed to Dallas…
Let the fun begin (kind of)… At the airport headed to the "Big D" and it’s already a sausage-fest! Saw a handful of coaches and their staff’s all sweatsuited-up and ready to go (jeans and a golf shirt for me). I did my nerd due diligence last night and downloaded the NABC Convention mobile app.
OFFICIAL: Sampson to Houston
A veteran of 13 NCAA Tournaments, Houston Rockets assistant coach and former college coach Kelvin Sampson will join the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program as its head coach, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mack Rhoades announced Wednesday evening. Sampson will be introduced at a 3 p.m., press conference on Thursday, inside Hofheinz Pavilion. Fans
BREAKING:Christian Hired at Boston College
Multiple sources are reporting Ohio head coach Jim Christian has been named the head coach at Boston College. Christian has been at Ohio for the last two seasons, going 49-22 after taking over for John Groce. He spent the previous four seasons at TCU, after going to two NCAA Tournaments in six seasons at Kent
Virginia Union finalists
There are five finalists for the vacancy at Virginia Union. The Final Five are: • Lester Butler, Jr. – Head women’s coach University of the District of Columbia. A 1998 graduate of Virginia Union. Has 152 wins in 10 seasons at UDC. • Vance Harmon – Head coach Henrico (Va.) HS. A 1994 Virginia Union
Washington State rumor…
I have heard from multiple sources that Bradley assistant Greg Graham will join Ernie Kent’s staff at Washington State. Graham, who is the former head coach at Boise State (2002-10) has also worked as an assistant to Kent at both St. Mary’s (CA) and Oregon. The hiring will be made official any day.
Auburn rumor…
Word on the street is that Bruce Pearl will hire Columbia assistant Todd Golden as his DBO at Auburn. Golden played for current Columbia head coach Kyle Smith at St. Mary’s (CA), and has been on his staff for the two seasons. Pearl was the head coach of the 2009 USA Maccabiah games team –
Daily Dirt – 4/1/14
A few more days until Dallas…scrambling to make some final plans. I’ll be coming in Thursday evening and blowing out of there early Sunday. My dance card is filling up, but anyone who wants the DirtKing to make an appearance a their event MUST pay my fee (two Bud Lights per hour). Here are a
HOT RUMOR: Fish to Montana State
Multiple sources including ESPN are reporting that Oregon assistant Brian Fish will become the next head coach at Montana State. We first mentioned Fish’s name as being involved at MSU on 3/27 (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/6a7f5f9a/daily-dirt-3-27-14/…). It sounds like the press conference will take place tomorrow. More on this one as I hear it.
BREAKING RUMOR: Wojo the choice at Marquette
Everyone out there is reporting that Duke associate head coach Steve Wojciechowski will become the next head coach at Marquette. Wojo is a Duke alum who has been on Coach K’s staff since 1999. More on this when it becomes official.
Daily Dirt – 3/31/14
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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