Round two… • I have heard that new Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich will be bringing his entire staff from Niagara with him and that current interim head coach Patrick Sellers will not be retained. I have also heard that he has offered former St. Benedict’s (NJ) assistant Billy Diamond an administrative role on the
Daily Dirt – 4/11/13
Here’s what I’ve heard so far today… • I blogged yesterday that I had heard Richmond assistant Kevin McGeehan was the choice at Campbell (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/841999f7/campbell-rumor/…). I can now confirm that – there will be 2:30pm press conference this afternoon to make the official announcement. • Last night, I mentioned the finalists at Furman and said
Daily Dirt III – 4/11/13
My inbox and phone are blowing up today. Here is the THIRD installment of the “dirt”… • I’ve heard from a good source that Maryland assistant Scott Spinelli is involved at Florida International. Spinelli has a ton of high major experience, including Maryland, he has been an assistant at Texas A&M, Wichita State, Nebraska, and
OFFICIAL: Hofstra hires Mihalich
Joe Mihalich, who has guided the Niagara University Men’s Basketball team to five postseason appearances since 2003-04, has been named the 12th head coach in the history of the Hofstra University Men’s Basketball program. The announcement was made today by Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz and Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway. Mihalich
Marist rumor
Multiple sources have told me that former NBA head coach and GM Jeff Bower is the choice at Marist. We first reported his involvement at Marist last week (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/4b8a66b6/daily-dirt-4-4-13/…). According to my sources, Norfolk State head coach Anthony Evans was #2, and Davidson’s Jim Fox was #3. Bower served as an assistant at Marist from
Furman rumors
I have heard from multiple sources that the search at Furman has been narrowed to three – Williams College head coach Mike Maker, Gardner-Webb head coach Chris Holtmann, and Colorado State assistant Niko Medved. With the interviews complete, the hiring is expected to be made official in the next few days. I have heard from
HOT: Extension for PC’s Cooley
Providence College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. and Athletics Director Bob Driscoll announced today (April 10) that men’s basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley has signed a long-term contract extension. Cooley was hired at Providence College on March 22, 2011. "Coach Cooley has demonstrated in numerous ways that he is the right coach for Providence
Campbell rumor
I have heard from multiple sources that the choice to replace Robbie Laing at Campbell will be Richmond associate head coach Kevin McGeehan. The announcement could be made as early as this afternoon. McGeehan has been with Chris Mooney at both Richmond and Air Force. More when this becomes official.
OFFICIAL: Bower to Marist
Marist College hired Jeff Bower as the program’s seventh Division I head men’s basketball coach and 10th in its history on Wednesday. The announcement was made by Director of Athletics Tim Murray. A press conference to introduce Bower will be held on Monday, April 15 at noon in the Cabaret of the school’s Student Center.
HOT: Extension for K-State’s Weber
Director of Athletics John Currie announced today that Big 12 Coach of the Year Bruce Weber has a signed a contract extension through the 2018 academic year to continue his leadership of the Kansas State men’s basketball program. The agreement adds one year to his current contract, securing Weber’s services through June 30, 2018. Weber’s
Grand Canyon rumor
Dan Majerle is starting to assemble his staff at Grand Canyon. I have heard from multiple sources that he has offered Kentucky Wesleyan head coach Todd Lee the position of associate head coach. Lee’s squad was 23-8 this past season and he is 157-81 in his 8 years at KWC. There is no word yet
Daily Dirt – 4/9/13
A few quick hitters to start the day… • Richard Pitino is beginning to assemble his staff at Minnesota. It sounds like he wants to bring his FIU guys – Kimani Young, Mark Lieberman, and Mike Balado. They have to go through the hiring process, but it sounds like they will all join him in