Former Missouri State head coach and current Kansas DBO Barry Hinson is rumored to be the choice as the next head coach at Southern Illinois. Hinson was the head coach at Missouri State for nine seasons. While at Missouri State, Hinson guided the Bears to eight winning seasons, with four postseason NIT teams. He also
Daily Dirt – 3/27/12
Crazy few days here at the HoopDirt world headquarters. Here are a few things I’ve heard as we get ready for the Final Four…. It sounds like the on-campus interviews are complete at Southern Utah. A decision should be made very shortly. Here are the three that are believed to be the finalists: http://hoopdirt.com/blog/d02438ca/southern-utah-update/… Keep
OFFICIAL: Mason hired at Wagner
I just wanted to pass along the press release now that Bashir Mason has been officially hired at Wagner. Mason, who at 28 years old, becomes the nation’s youngest Division I head coach in America as well as the 18th coach in Seahawk history after spending the last two seasons on the Green & White
BREAKING: UAB hires UNC’s Haase
UAB Director of Athletics Brian Mackin announced Monday the hiring of University of North Carolina assistant coach Jerod Haase (rhymes with "class") as the fifth head coach in the 34-year history of the Blazer men’s basketball program. Haase, who turns 38 on April 1, played for Roy Williams at Kansas and has spent the last
OFFICIAL: Mount St. Mary’s Hires Christian
Mount St. Mary’s University has officially named Jamion Christian as its new head coach. A 2004 graduate of the Mount, Christian becomes the 21st head coach in the history of the program. Christian, was an assistant coach under Shaka Smart at VCU this season, helping guide the Rams to the Colonial Athletic Association title and
BREAKING: Wagner to hire Mason
Wagner College will promote assistant coach Bashir Mason to replace Danny Hurley who departed for URI. According to sources, Mason sent a text around 7:00 tonight to some close associates announcing the news. Mason has been with Hurley for two seasons at Wagner, and was an assistant at Marist before that. He played at St.
BREAKING: Everhart fired at Duquesne
In a fairly surprising move, Ron Everhart will not be retained as head men’s basketball coach at Duquesne. He had two years remaining on his contract. Everhart compiled a 99-89 record in six seasons at Duquesne (46-50 in regular season Atlantic 10 play). His team finished with a 16-15 (7-9 A10) record this year. The
Southern Utah update
The search to replace Roger Reid at Southern Utah appears to be in the final stages. From what I’ve heard, there are three leaders in the clubhouse at this point. They are: Barret Peery – Head Coach Indian Hills CC. Played at Southern Utah. His IHCC team went 30-3 this season, his first at the
CONFIRMED: Nebraska hires Miles
Colorado State AD Jack Graham has confirmed that CSU’s Tim Miles will be hired as the next head coach at Nebraska. A news conference is expected for tomorrow where Miles will be formally introduced. Miles is believed to have received a 5-year deal worth in the neighborhood of $1.5 million per season.
Daily Dirt – 3/23/12
Some “dirt” as we head into the weekend…. I’ve heard that Wisconsin-Whitewater assistant Dick Luther is going to retire. Luther has spent the past 46 years in basketball. I guess he’s figured he should go out on top – Whitewater won the DIII National Championship last weekend. Not sure what’s going on at the College
Wagner update
The Wagner job is a hot one right now. Even though Danny Hurley departed for URI, he has left the program in great shape. There are a lot of great candidates lining up for this one. Originally, it was Bobby Hurley’s job if he wanted it, but he decided to remain with his brother and
QUICK HITTERS: Friday Night Dirt
Here are some “quick hitters” for a Friday night. Typically I like to go more in depth, but we are going on a quick family get-a-way this weekend. The DirtQueen will kill me if I’m on too long tonight. Here we go…. • Frank Martin to South Carolina rumors are heating up. Sources are saying