Multiple sources have said that Buzz Peterson is out as the head coach at UNC-Wilmington. Peterson, who has been at UNCW since 2010, went 9-23 this season. I’ve also heard he will continue to get paid for the remaining years on his contract. More on this when it becomes official.
BREAKING: Orr fired at Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University will not renew the contract of men’s basketball head coach Louis Orr, Director of Athletics D. Christopher Kingston announced on Tuesday. "We want to thank Coach Orr for his dedication to BGSU and his leadership in developing men of character in the Falcon basketball program," stated Kingston. "I want to personally
Daily Dirt – 3/10/14
It’s going to be a busy week in the “dirt” world. I’ve got good money on a SoCon and a SWAC (or two) opening up by mid-week. Here are two quickies to start us off… • I can confirm that Damaine Powell is out as the head coach at Cal-State Dominguez Hills. He had been
BREAKING: Capel out at Appalachian State
No surprise here…in fact, I mentioned this in my blog on 3/6 – (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/7a011857/daily-dirt-3-6-14/…). I even said I expect an official announcement here by 3/10! Chalk another one up to great sources. We are still awaiting the official statement, but Jason Capel has been told that he will not be back at Appalachian State. Capel
BREAKING: Howard fired at IUPUI
IUPUI head men’s basketball coach Todd Howard has been relieved of his position as head coach as announced by Director of Athletics Michael Moore on Sunday (Mar. 9) morning. Howard posted a 26-70 (.271) overall record during his three seasons at the helm of the program. The Louisville-native was in his 19th season on the
Daily Dirt – 3/7/14
From the desk of the DirtKing… • Word on the street is that Evergreen State (WA) head coach Arvin Mosley has resigned. He had been the head coach there for the past four seasons. There has not been an official press release yet. • Apparently DePaul AD Jean Lenti Ponsetto said last night that head
Daily Dirt – 3/6/14
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