Here’s the up-to-date list of 2013 DI coaching changes: School: (old coach) new coach American: (Jeff Jones) Mike Brennan Ball State: (Billy Taylor) James Whitford Buffalo: (Reggie Witherspoon) Bobby Hurley Cal State Fullerton: (Andy Newman) Dedrique Taylor Cal State Northridge: (Bobby Braswell) Reggie Theus Campbell: (Robbie Laing) Kevin McGeehan Chattanooga: (John Shulman) Will Wade Drake:
Memorial Day Weekend Dirt – 5/26/13
A few things I’ve heard while cooking steaks on the grill this weekend… • I can confirm that Greg Himes will be the new head coach at UC Clermont. He was most recently the head coach at Southern State (in the same league as UC Clermont). He is also a former HS assistant in Kentucky.
Daily Dirt – 5/24/13
Friday’s "dirt"… • I have heard that Tulane assistant is involved with the head coaching position at Bethel University (MN). Novak has been at Tulane for the past three seasons, and was an assistant at The Citadel before that. He has also been the head coach at Iowa Western CC and Anderson (SC). I have
Cal State East Bay rumors
The opening at Cal State East Bay has been a popular one. It seems like there are a ton of quality candidates involved for this job – including a bunch of DI assistants. Some of the names that I’ve heard from a great source are: • Gus Argenal- Assistant coach Rice. • Brandon Laird- Associate
Daily Dirt – 5/23/13
Today’s "dirt"… • There has been a lot of movement on the staff at South Florida this off season. Earlier this spring, assistant coach Andy Hipsher departed to join his father’s staff at Texas Pan American. Also, assistant Eric Skeeters and DBO Reggie Hanson were not retained. Stan Heath hired Mike Wells yesterday (http://www.hoopdirt.com/news/d25291d2/wells-added-to-south-f…). I
Daily Dirt II – 5/23/13
Another round of "the dirt"… • Xavier assistant Ashley Howard is headed back to his hometown of Philadelphia where he will become an assistant at Villanova. Howard spent this past season on Chris Mack’s staff at Xavier – he was previously an assistant at Philadelphia schools Drexel (his alma mater), and La Salle. He will
Daily Dirt – 5/22/13
Here we go… • I mentioned on Monday that Danville Area CC head coach Mike Carpenter had been offered the Wabash Valley job (http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/6b355c82/daily-dirt-5-20-13/…). I can now confirm that he has accepted it and it has been approved by the board. Look for the official press release in the next few days. • I have
Hawaii Hilo finalists
Hawaii Hilo has narrowed the field to three finalists for their vacant head basketball coaching position. The finalists are: • Guy Beach – Assistant coach Panola College. Former head coach at the College of Eastern Utah and the College of Southern Idaho. Has also been an assistant at Weber State, UTEP, and Fresno State. •
Daily Dirt – 5/21/13
A couple of quickies to start the day… • I have heard that Carroll College (MT) will introduce their new coach today. Multiple sources have told me that the choice will be Andrean (IN) HS head coach Carson Cunningham. Cunningham just completed his fifth season at AHS and has led his team to four straight
Daily Dirt – 5/20/13
Some "dirt" to kick off the week… • I have heard that Wright State assistant Chris Moore is in the mix for an assistant spot at Nebraska. It sounds like he interviewed late last week to fill Ben Johnson’s spot on Tim Miles staff. Johnson departed earlier this spring for Minnesota. Moore has spent the
HOT: Bike retiring at Sacred Heart
Connecticut Post writer William Paxton is reporting that Dave Bike will retire as the head coach at Sacred Heart after 35 seasons. It is also being reported that assistant coach Anthony Latina will take over for him. A press conference is expected next week to make the announcement. Bike compiled a 529-499 record during his
BREAKING: Alexander to Lipscomb
Lipscomb Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson announced on Saturday that Nashville native Casey Alexander has been hired as the 18th head coach of the Lipscomb University men’s basketball program. “Casey has been part of successful programs wherever he has been,” said Hutcheson. “But, what I’m most impressed with is his understanding of the spirit, character and