A few things that I’ve heard… • I can confirm that Long Island University-Brooklyn will hire Yusuf Abdul-Ali as their new DBO. Abdul-Ali was most recently the head coach at East Longmeadow (MA) HS. He is a 2008 graduate of Bentley University – which is also the alma mater of LIU head coach Jack Perri.
Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Clinic- Philadelphia
Germantown Academy will be hosting a Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Clinic in memory of Danny Craige All proceeds are going to the Coaches vs Cancer cause. Date: Sunday September 29, 2013. Registration Starts at 9am First Speaker at 10am This clinic is available for all levels of basketball coaches, including boys and girls, AAU, CYO,
Daily Dirt – 8/21/13
Today’s “dirt”… • Calbert Cheaney is leaving Indiana and will become an assistant at St. Louis. Cheaney had been Indiana’s DBO since 2011 and is one of the most decorated players ever to play at IU. He played 13 years in the NBA and was a three-time All-American as a Hoosier. The official statement is
Daily Dirt – 8/19/13
A few things to start the week… • I have heard that the search for a head coach at Fitchburg State (MA) is down to four candidates: Rich Fazzi (head coach Dean College), Anthony Leonelli (assistant coach Rhode Island College), Titus Manderson (associate head coach Salem State), and Peter Mugar (associate head coach Clark University).
Daily Dirt – 8/14/13
Today’s “dirt”… • It sounds like Tennessee Tech assistant Russ Willemsen has departed for a spot on the staff at South Alabama. He had spent the past eight seasons on the TTU staff – one as the DBO, and the last seven as an assistant. • A HS guy headed to the college ranks…I have
Daily Dirt – 8/12/13
Just got back from a week on the great Canadian coast of Maine. Here are a bunch of things that I heard while I was gone… • It sounds like Mark Hsu will be named as an assistant at Cal State Bakersfield. Hsu has previously been an assistant at Texas Southern and Binghamton. He has
"Key To Success" Coaches Clinic
The "Key To Success" Coaches Clinic will take place in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 14, 2013. Speaking at the clinic will be Mark Gottfried (NC State), Paul Biancardi (ESPN), Stephen Giles (NY Knicks), Rico Hines (St.Johns University), Lew Hill (Oklahoma University), Eddie Biedenbach (UNCW), and more. The fee for the clinic is only $25
Why “Coaches Basketball Summit”
Leadership is the Key!!! DEDICATION HARD WORK COMMITMENT PRESENTED BY:Middlesex County College Men’s Basketball DATE: Monday, September 30, 2013 TIME: 9AM- 5PM LOCATION: Middlesex County College Physical Education Center 2600 Woodbridge Ave Edison, NJ 08818 PRICE: Early Registration: $90 Day-of Registration: $100 (8AM-8:45AM) partial proceeds will go to fund childhood cancer. Why “Coaches Basketball Summit”
Eustachy signs new contract with Colorado State
Colorado State Director of Athletics Jack Graham announced Tuesday that men’s basketball Head Coach Larry Eustachy has agreed to a new contract that ensures the Rams’ hoops mentor will remain in Fort Collins through at least the 2017-18 season. The new deal could also keep Eustachy – entering his 23rd season as a head coach
Daily Dirt – 8/2/13
Some “dirt” to wrap-up the week… • Corliss Williamson to the Kings is official – this is from Williamson’s Twitter: “@ucaCoachFin Thank u for all that u have taught me over the years both as a coach & a player. There is no1 better!Go get em Cuz!! “. As I mentioned earlier in the day,
HOT RUMOR: Williamson out at Central Arkansas
Multiple sources are reporting that Central Arkansas head coach Corliss Williamson is departing to become an NBA assistant with the Sacramento Kings. Williamson compiled a 26-62 record in his three seasons at UCA. He played for the Kings from 1995-2000 and 2005-2007 (he was their first round pick in 1995 – #13). Word on the
Daily Dirt – 8/1/13
Some “dirt” to kick-off August… • I have heard that DePaul GA Jimmy Drew will become an assistant at Kentucky Wesleyan. Drew played at DePaul and has been a GA there since 2011. The official announcement is expected shortly. • I have heard from a good source that Louisiana Monroe will hire as Wyatt Hodges