Multiple sources are saying that the search at Cal State Northridge is down to five. They are believed to be: • Reggie Theus – Head coach Los Angeles D-fenders (D-League). Former head coach New Mexico State and Sacramento Kings. Was the 9th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft and spent 13 years in the
HOT RUMOR: Howland out at UCLA
Multiple outlets are reporting that UCLA head coach Ben Howland has been fired. It sounds like the official announcement could come as early as tomorrow. Howland had been the head coach at UCLA since 2003 – he led the Bruins to three straight Final Four appearances (2006, 07, 08). More on this when it becomes
Dixon extended at Pitt through 2022-23
Stating that he intends to "finish his career at the University of Pittsburgh," Pitt men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon reinforced that commitment today when he signed a 10-year contractual agreement that runs through the 2022-23 season. Dixon owns the highest winning percentage in school history (.753) with a 262-86 record from 2003-13. He has led
Angelo State update
Angelo State will name their new head coach today. A 12:15 CDT time press conference has been called to make the announcement. It can be watched live here: http://www.angelosports.com/showcase/…#Live/377 More to come after the announcement.
Marist update
An update on the search at Marist… I’ve got two great sources working on this one. I can confirm that interviews have begun and that there is a candidate on campus today (I can’t mention which one, but can say he is on my original list). Speaking of my original list – I can confirm
Daily Dirt – 3/22/13
Here are a few things that I’ve heard so far today… • I have heard that Wake Forest assistant Rusty LaRue has emerged as a leader for the vacant spot at Longwood. He has been on the Wake staff for the past four seasons and played basketball, football, and baseball at Wake. LaRue also spent
BREAKING: Cassara fired at Hofstra
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today that the University will seek a new head coach to lead the Hofstra Men’s Basketball program. “We are very thankful to Mo Cassara for his hard work and dedication to the Hofstra Basketball program over the last three years,” commented Hathaway. “Mo
OFFICIAL: Jackson done at Furman
Well, looks like it’s finally official – Jeff Jackson has resigned at Furman. Here’s the official statement: Jeff Jackson has resigned as Furman men’s basketball coach after seven seasons with the program, it was announced on Friday by Furman athletics director Dr. Gary Clark. "We respect Coach Jackson’s decision to resign and pursue other career
HOT RUMOR: Jackson State set to name new coach
I have heard that Jackson State has settled on a replacement for the recently retired Tevester Anderson. It sounds like it is between current JSU associate head coach Eric Strothers, and Callaway (MS) HS head coach Wayne Brent. Strothers has been on the JSU staff for the past 19 seasons. He is a former JSU
HOT RUMOR: Jackson resigns at Furman
I mentioned earlier in the week that change was coming at Furman…looks like it has now happened. Two sources confirmed what I had heard earlier – Jeff Jackson has indeed resigned as the head coach. He went 7-24 this past season, and 85-131 in his seven seasons at the helm. My boots on the ground
BREAKING: Beard named HC @ Angelo State
McMurry head coach Chris Beard has been named as the head coach at Angelo State. Here’s what I said about him in my blog yesterday: • It sounds like Bob Knight is pushing hard for his former assistant Chris Beard to get the Angelo State job. Beard just completed his first seasons as the head
Daily Dirt -3/21/13
This is an absolutely crazy time of the year! I have so much “dirt’ right now, I’m still trying to sift through all of it. Here are a few things for now. I will also have some “dirt” on a few small college jobs in Florida, a list at Ball State, and a Marist update