A few things going on early this week… • I have heard that the impending addition of Ricky Moore to the UConn staff will lead to some shifts in responsibilities for some of the other staff members. It sounds like DBO Karl Hobbs will be elevated to assistant coach, and associate head coach George Blaney
HOT: Extension for NC State’s Gottfried
The NC State Board of Trustees has approved new contracts for men’s basketball coach Mark Gottfried. Gottfried’s annual salary remains at $750,000. His supplemental compensation was increased from $450,000 to $1.2 million, which moves him from ninth to third among the 12 ACC men’s basketball head coaches in annual guaranteed compensation. The term of his
BREAKING: Texas Tech’s Gillispie resigns
Texas Tech Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Gillispie has submitted his letter of resignation to Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt, citing health concerns as his reason for leaving the men’s basketball program. Hocutt has accepted the resignation. "Billy has decided to focus on his health and we wish him a full recovery," Hocutt said. "We
Daily Dirt – 9/19/12
Busy day today – here’s what I’ve got… • I have heard that Dartmouth assistant Ricky Moore is headed to UConn in a still to be determined role. Moore is a former UConn captain who was part of the 1999 National Championship squad. He had been on Dartmouth’s staff for the past two seasons •
HOT: Extension proposed for EMU’s Murphy
Eastern Michigan head coach Rob Murphy is on his way to getting a contract extension. The Eastern Michigan Board of Regents is set to approve a new deal as early as this week. Some of the highlights are: • $210,000 Base salary (no change from current deal) • $25,000 annually for radio show • Enhanced
Daily Dirt – 9/18/12
A couple of quick things today… • I can confirm that Carl Nash has been hired as the top assistant at Humboldt State. Nash is a veteran coach who has been an assistant at Auburn, the associate HC at Georgia Southern, and the head coach at Chipola JC. He was most recently coaching professionally in
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
HOT: Extension for Oregon State’s Robinson
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