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
HOT RUMOR: Mihalich the choice at Hofstra
Multiple sources have told me that Niagara head coach Joe Mihalich is the choice at Hofstra. I have heard that a 12:00 presser has been called for tomorrow to make the announcement. Mihalich’s squad won MAAC regular season title this past season and made an NIT appearance. He recently won the Skip Prosser Man of
HOT: Sanderson Steps Down at Lipscomb
Scott Sanderson, head coach of the Lipscomb University men’s basketball team, resigned today, Philip Hutcheson, director of Lipscomb athletics announced. Sanderson just completed his 14th season with the Bisons, coming to Lipscomb in the fall of 1999. He is leaving the university to pursue other career opportunities. Sanderson has been the only coach the Bisons
Hofstra rumor
The "hot" rumor going around this morning was that Hofstra AD Jeff Hathaway had now set his sights on Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry. Ferry had a ton of success at nearby Adelphi (82-11) and then at LIU-Brooklun before taking the Duquesne job last spring. I can now confirm that Ferry is NOT in the
Daily Dirt – 4/8/13
A few things as we get ready for the National Championship game tonight… • I have heard that Loyola (MD) assistant Greg Manning will be following Jimmy Patsos to Siena. Manning played for Patsos at Loyola and has been on his staff for the past five seasons. I’ve also heard that Craig Carter, who served
Florida Gulf Coast candidates
Apparently it’s pretty easy to request public information in the state of Florida. The News-Press (FL) obtained FGCU documents (specifically AD Ken Kavanagh’s emails) through a public records request. These documents revealed some of the coaches who have either contacted Kavanaugh directly, or had an intermediary contact the FGCU AD. The names that were mentioned
2013 DI coaching changes
Here’s the up-to-date list of 2013 DI coaching changes: School: (old coach) new coach American: (Jeff Jones) 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) Chattanooga: (John Shulman) Drake: (Mark Phelps) Ray Giacoletti. Fairleigh Dickinson:
USC rumors
New USC head coach Andy Enfield is starting to assemble his staff. He has reached out to at least two coaches with strong California ties. I have heard that he has talked to San Diego State assistant Tony Bland and Pepperdine assistant Jason Hart. Enfield is obviously looking for a guy who can come in
HOT: Cluess staying at Iona
Iona College is pleased to announce that men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess has recommitted to coaching the Gaels for at least the next five years. Cluess, in three years at the helm, has led the Gaels to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2012 and 2013, along with a MAAC Tournament Championship this spring. With
Illinois rumor
I have heard that Toledo assistant Ryan Pedon is headed to Illinois to assume the role of special assistant to John Groce. He would replace Brandon Miller who is rejoining the staff at Butler. Pedon had been on the Toledo staff for the past three seasons. He has also served as an assistant at Miami