According to sources, a 2:00pm press conference has been called for this afternoon to announce the firing of Jeff Reynolds as the head coach at Air Force. There is little information as of now, but it appears that associate head coach Dave Pilipovich will take over for the rest of the season. More info to
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BREAKING: Calhoun to take medical leave
University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun will take an indefinite medical leave of absence, effective immediately, to deal with worsening spinal stenosis, a lower back condition that causes him severe pain and hampers mobility. Calhoun will not coach Saturday’s game against Seton Hall nor Monday’s game at Louisville and his condition will be
Daily Dirt – 2/2/12
Today’s “dirt” from The DirtKing…. Sounds like Virginia Tech head coach Seth Greenburg got a vote of confidence from his AD. Some have speculated that he may be in trouble, but AD Jim Weaver said publically this week that Greenburg will be back next season. The Hokies are currently 12-9 (1-5 ACC), and host Duke
BREAKING: Former St. Louis coach Spoonhour passes away
Former St. Louis head coach Charlie Spoonhour passed away this morning, he was 72. In his 19 years as a DI head coach (St. Louis, UNLV, Missouri State), he amassed 373 career wins. He guided SLU to three NCAA tournaments in the 1990’s. He had a lung transplant in 2010, and had been in and
Daily Dirt – 2/1/12
February is here – there is an end in sight for those of you who are having long seasons! Here is some “dirt” to kick off the month…. It’s turning out to be an ugly situation at Northern Arizona. Details of Mike Adras’ dismissal are finally coming to light. It’s been reported that he had
BREAKING: Extension for Miami’s Larranaga
The University of Miami and head men’s basketball coach Jim Larranaga have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension that will run through April 30, 2019. Larranaga, who took over the UM program in April of 2011, has led the Canes to an 11-7 record during his debut season. Larranaga’s extension adds three years
UPDATE: Cremins to take leave
College of Charleston men’s basketball head coach Bobby Cremins has decided to take a medical leave of absence effective immediately. Associate Head Coach Mark Byington has been appointed as interim head coach. Here’s a link to the video of the news conference as well as statements from Coach Cremins as well as Byington: http://www.cofcsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64091&S…
BREAKING: Cremins news conference scheduled for tonight
College of Charleston and head coach Bobby Cremins have scheduled a 6:15pm press conference for tonight. According to multiple sources, Cremins will take a leave of absence from the team due to a non-life threatening illness. It is unclear how long the leave will be for, and there is some speculation that he may resign.
NABC Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend
This weekend is the annual Suits and Sneakers Awareness weekend where coaches around the country will be be wearing sneakers to promote cancer awareness. My staff and I will be participating, and I hope all of you will also. Below is the official release from the National Association of Basketball Coaches with more info. ___________________________________
Daily Dirt – 1/26/12
What a crazy time of the year. With conference play in full swing, it’s been a challenge to keep the blog updated. Also, it’s been fairly quiet out there, but something tells me that won’t be the case for long. Next month, the rumor mill will be in full swing as seasons begin to come
Bozeman reinstated at Morgan State
Todd Bozeman has been reinstated as the head coach at Morgan State. He was suspended last week after allegations that he hit a player during a game (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/4461b055/morgan-state-suspends-boze…). Bozeman was reinstated last night, and will coach the team on Saturday vs. NC A&T. According to an article in the Baltimore Sun, Clinton Coleman, a spokesman
New England Dirt – 1/17/12
Here are a few things that I’ve heard from snowy New England…. New Wheelock College head coach Matt LeVangie (hired on 1/6 – http://hoopdirt.com/news/75bdd968/wheelock-names-levangie-he…) has hired two assistant coaches. Dan Heppert and Mike Kernan have been brought on board – they are both former players at DII Stonehill College where LeVangie was an assistant for