Oregon State men’s basketball head coach Craig Robinson received a one-year contract extension that takes him through the 2016-17 season, Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis announced. Robinson has amassed 64 wins in his first four seasons at Oregon State, more than legendary Hall of Fame coaches Slats Gill and Ralph Miller in the same
LIVE LINK: UConn press conference
Here’s a link to view Jim Calhoun’s retirement press conference LIVE. It is scheduled to start at 2:00pm (ET) today. http://www.uconnhuskies.com/allaccess/?media=334376…
Daily Dirt – 9/13/12
Some things I’ve heard while we wait for Jim Calhoun’s 2:00 presser… • Asbury College has hired Brock Hurtle as an assistant. Hurtle recently graduated from Asbury where he was a four year letter winner for head coach Will Shouse. He replaces Matt Botner who departed this past spring to become the head coach at
OFFICIAL: Calhoun retires
Jim Calhoun, who took over a regional program at the University of Connecticut 26 years ago and built it into a three-time NCAA champion and a perennial national power, has announced his retirement as the UConn men’s basketball coach. Under a transition agreement that runs through next spring, Calhoun, 70, will continue his association with
Brayden Carr Coaches Clinic
We here at HoopDirt are huge supporters of the Brayden Carr Coaches Clinic. This has now become a yearly event and helps to support a great cause run by URI assistant Jim Carr. Here’s the official link for registration (http://braydencarrfoundation.com/site/?p=294…) and there is more info below. There may even be a DirtKing sighting at the
BREAKING: UConn’s Calhoun to retire
According to every major news outlet, UConn head coach Jim Calhoun will retire on Thursday. Current UConn assistant Kevin Ollie is expected to be named as the head coach and given a one-year contract. Calhoun led the Huskies to three National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011), and won 627 games during his 26 years at UConn.
Daily Dirt – 9/11/12
A few things that I’ve heard today… • I have heard that Brett Burman, who served as the video coordinator at Hofstra last season, has left to become the assistant video coordinator with the Detroit Pistons. Burman was at GA under Frank Haith at Miami before joining the Hofstra staff. • Former Appalachian State assistant
Weekend Dirt – 9/8/12
It’s been a crazy week – nice to finally have all of our guys back on campus! Here are some things that I’ve heard… • Bradley assistant Willie Bradley has resigned and will become the head coach at Chicago Dyett High School. He is a former Bradley point guard who has been on the Braves
HOT: Extension for UNLV’s Rice
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on Thursday voted to approve a five-year contract for UNLV men’s basketball head coach Dave Rice. Under the new deal, Rice will earn $100,000 a year more or a total base salary of $600,000. The new contract also provides Rice with an additional $100,000 annually for
Daily Dirt – 9/5/12
Today’s "dirt"… • I have heard that North Florida will hire Ian Gibson as the DBO. Gibson is a UNF alum who was most recently the assistant strength coach at South Carolina. He has also been a GA at VCU and was a part of their 2010-11 Final Four run. • I can confirm that
HOT: Villanova staff shuffle
A re-organization of duties affecting some members of the Villanova basketball staff was recently announced. Jason Donnelly, a staff member since 2005 and most recently an assistant coach, moves into the role of Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Baker Dunleavy, who previously served as Director of Operations and Assistant Strength Coach, is now an
HOT: Hunter close to extension at GSU
Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter is close to signing a multi-year contract extension. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a new 6-year pact that will run through 2018 has been agreed upon. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed yet. Hunter is expected to ink the deal next week. Last year was