Crazy day today….as we wait for the announcement at Virginia Tech, here’s the second installment of the “Daily Dirt”…. • It sounds like Manhattan assistant Scott Padget is headed south and will join Benny Seltzer’s staff at Samford. Padget is an eight-year NBA vet who has been on the Manattan staff for the past two
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HOT RUMOR: Virginia Tech situation
I’m getting conflicting reports as to what is happening at Virginia Tech. What I can confirm is that VT has scheduled a 4:00pm press conference for this afternoon. Originally, it was believed that this had nothing to do with the fate of head coach Seth Greenburg. In fact, around 12:00 today, David Teel of the
BREAKING: Alexander hired at NC A&T
Cy Alexander has officially been named as the head coach at North Carolina A&T. We had this "unofficially" earlier in the week – just wanted to pass along the official statement from NC A&T. A formal news conference will be schedule in the near future. http://www.ncataggies.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=593463&…
Daily Dirt – 4/20/12
A bit late with the “dirt” today….I’ve been at home playing Mr. Mom (ugh)! A bunch of stuff to catch-up on…. • I can confirm that Xavier grad assistant Doug Davenport is headed to Louisville. He will assume an administrative role on Rick Pitino’s staff. Davenport’s father, Scott, is the head coach at Bellermine University
BREAKING: Krimmel hired at St. Francis (PA)
Saint Francis University named Rob Krimmel the 21st head men’s basketball coach in school history on Thursday. Krimmel will enter his 13th season as a member of the Red Flash coaching staff in 2012-13, and his first as head coach. A tremendous 3-point threat and a two-time ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America selection as a
BREAKING: Friday out at St. Francis (PA)
Saint Francis University head men’s basketball coach Don Friday has resigned after four seasons. Friday was named the 20th head coach in program history on May 14, 2008, succeeding Bobby Jones. During his four seasons in Loretto he compiled a 32-86 record and guided his teams to back-to-back Northeast Conference postseason berths in 2009-10 and
Daily Dirt – 4/19/12
I’ve talked about the NC A&T gig a few times over the past week. I can confirm the four finalists (http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/697a8993/nc-aampt-update/…), and I am now hearing that Cy Alexander may be the leader in the clubhouse. According to multiple sources, he may have already been offered the job. From what I’ve gathered, he is currently
LIVE LINK: Talladega College press conference
Talladega College will announce the hiring of a new men’s basketball coach tonight at 6:45pm. The live announcement can be seen by following this link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/talladega-college… TC officials have been mum on who the new head coach will be. Whoever the choice is will take over for William Brown III who resigned in early March.
Daily Dirt II – 4/19/12
Busy day here at HD Headquarters – here’s some more "dirt"….. I can confirm that Jake Headrick is out as the head coach at Chipola – he will be joining Benny Seltzer’s new staff at Samford. Headrick will return home to his native Alabama after spending the past three years at the helm at Chipola
Daily Dirt – 4/18/12
Here are a few things that I’ve heard….. According to sources, Oral Roberts assistant Tom Hankins is departing for a similar position at Southern Illinois. Hankins has been at ORU for 14 seasons – 12 under current head coach, and 2 under new Southern Illinois head coach Barry Hinson. Missouri coordinator of operations Tony Hanson
HOT RUMOR: Larry Brown to SMU
According to ESPN, Larry Brown is set to become the next head coach at SMU. The hold-up right now appears to be with the hiring of Illinois State head coach Tim Jankovich as Brown’s assistant and apparent coach-in-waiting. Apparently Brown and Jankovich want it in writing that Jankovich will take over whenever Brown decides to
Daily Dirt – 4/17/12
Today’s "dirt"…. According to multiple sources, West Virginia assistant Jerrod Calhoun will become the head coach at Fairmont State (WVa.) Calhoun has been on Bob Huggins staff since 2007 – serving as the DBO for four seasons before being promoted last spring. The official announcement is expected at 4:00 today. Look for former Duquesne head