Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy returned to action last night. He was on the bench for A&M’s 83-58 victory over Southern. The 47-year-old Kennedy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease last month and had taken a leave of absence from the program under doctor’s orders. Associate head coach Glynn Cyprien had led the Aggies in
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HOT RUMOR: Extension in the works for Tinkle
According to a few people close to the situation, Montana head coach Wayne Tinkle is close to signing a contract extension. I have heard that the deal would be for three additional years. The base salary would remain similar, but there will be more incentives that could help raise the monetary value of the deal.
Lavin returns to St. John’s bench
Steve Lavin made his return to the St. John’s bench last night, and coached his squad to a 78-73 come from behind win vs. Lehigh. Lavin had been out all season as he has been recovering from prostate surgery. He decided 3.5 hours before the game that we would return. Tuesday was Lavin’s first day
Jones suspended at UCF
Central Florida head coach Donnie Jones has been suspended without pay for the first three conference games of the season. The suspension is a result of alleged recruiting violations within the men’s basketball program. Jones was also issued a letter of reprimand which stated that he "failed to maintain a culture of compliance." Also, AD
Daily Dirt – 11/9/11
Here are a few things that I’ve heard as we get ready to begin the season…. Recently hired Chowan assistant J.R. Reid is on the move. According to a great source, he will be leaving his volunteer spot at Chowan for a full-time position at Patrick Henry Community College (VA). Reid is a former North
HOT RUMOR: Benedictine U. at Springfield (IL) set to hire
According to multiple sources, Benedictine University at Springfield (IL) has chosen the coach that will lead them in their inaugural season next year. I can confirm that Iowa Wesleyan College assistant Ian McKeithen will be the choice here. He was in his first season at IWC and was an assistant at Dakota State before that.
HOT NEWS: UMass Assistant Resigns
UMass assistant Vance Walberg has resigned effective immediately. Walberg had been on Derek Kellogg’s staff for the past three seasons, and was credited with bringing the dribble drive offense to UMass. He will be replaced by Shyrone Chatman who served as the Director of Player Personnel for the past three seasons. Also, Tom Doherty has
BREAKING: York College’s Gamber Announces Retirement
Longtime York College men’s basketball coach Jeff Gamber has announced that he will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2011-12 season. Gamber, who is entering his 35th season at the helm of the Spartans and his 44th year in coaching, starts the season with 475 career wins. Gamber, who is also the Spartan golf
Baton Rouge CC Update
Baton Rouge CC is on to their third head coach since June. I can confirm a rumor that I have been hearing for over a week that former Southern Mississippi assistant Ricky Wilson has taken over as the head coach. He replaces James Rix who was named as the interim head coach over the summer.
NCAA approves changes to Men’s Basketball recruiting
Sweeping changes have been approved by the NCAA Division I Board of Directors concerning men’s basketball recruiting. Under the new system, coaches are allowed to send unlimited texts and private messages through social media starting June 15 after a recruit’s sophomore year. The Board believed that allowing earlier and more frequent contact between coaches and
Daily Dirt – 10/31/11
Happy Halloween! Here is some "dirt" for the final day of October…. Pennsylvania College of Technology head coach Gene Bruno has resigned. Bruno had been at the helm since the program started in 1995. Assistant coach Tony White will assume the role of interim head coach for this season. He has been on the staff
Billy Kennedy Statement
Here is the statement from Billy Kennedy on his recent diagnosis of early stage Parkinson’s disease. STATEMENT FROM TEXAS A&M MEN’S HEAD BASKETBALL COACH BILLY KENNEDY: (Courtesy of Texas A&M Athletics) "As some of you know, I have been experiencing neck and shoulder pain for several months. While not debilitating, the pain has affected my