According to a TWEET from Jeff Goodman, Ball State has parted ways with head basketball coach James Whitford. Whitford had been at Ball State for the past nine seasons where he compiled a 131-148 (.470) record. In 2021-22, his Cardinals 14-17 (9-10 MAC). Whitford, a former assistant at Arizona, Xavier, and Miami (OH), is the
REPORT: Christian out at George Washington
According to multiple reports, Jamion Christian is out as the head basketball coach at George Washington. Christian had a short tenure at GW, only lasting three seasons (29-50 .357). This year, the Colonials went 12-18 (8-9 A10). Before taking over at GW, Christian spent one season as the head coach at Siena, and five at
JUCO DIRT: Wyllie resigns at NJCAA D1 Olney Central
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I mentioned last week that I had heard 6 NJCAA D1’s had opened – starting to chip away at those now… I can confirm that Casey Wyllie has resigned at Olney Central College. Wyllie has spent the past two seasons as the head coach at OCC, after taking over for Mike
Daily Dirt – 3/14/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Crazy weekend, especially in the SEC, with Will Wade getting canned, Mizzou parting ways with Cuonzo Martin, and Mike White heading from Florida to Georgia. Also, there are reports that Ben Howland is out at Mississippi State. Those reports aren’t quite accurate yet – he may(will) be out at some point,
REPORT: Tuesday presser scheduled to introduce Chambers as new head coach at FGCU
According to the Naples Daily News, a 10am press conference has been scheduled for Tuesday morning where Pat Chambers will be introduced as the new head basketball coach at Florida Gulf Coast. Chambers is the former head coach at both Penn State (2011-20) and Boston University (2009-11). He also spent five seasons as an assistant
BREAKING REPORT: Florida’s White headed to Georgia
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Georgia intends to hire Florida’s Mike White as their next head coach. White has gone 142-88 (.617) in his seven seasons as the head coach at Florida. The Gators were 19-13 (9-9 SEC) this past season. He was tabbed as the SEC Coach of the Year
Report: Frank Haith will not return to Tulsa
Frank Haith will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Tulsa according to a TWEET from Jon Rothstein. Haith has spent the past eight seasons as the head coach at TU, going 138-108 (.561), including 11-20 (4-14 AAC) this season. He has also served as the head coach at Miami and Missouri, and
BREAKING REPORT: Wade done at LSU
According to a TWEET by Jon Rothestein, LSU has parted ways with head coach Will Wade. Earlier this week, LSU received a notice of allegations from the NCAA surrounding the FBI pay for play scandal that Wade was squarely in the middle of. LSU, currently 22-11 (9-9 SEC) lost 79-67 last night in the SEC
BREAKING: Cuonzo Martin not returning to Mizzou
According to multiple reports, including one from Dave Matter of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Cuonzo Martin will not return as the head basketball coach at Missouri. Martin will conclude his five-year tenure at Mizzou with a 78-77 record (.503), and went 12-21 (5-13 SEC) this past season. Martin has also served as the head coach
BREAKING: Dooley out at East Carolina
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Joe Dooley is out as the head coach at East Carolina. This past season was his fourth in his second tenure at ECU, and 7th overall as the head coach there. Dooley went 44-67 over the past four seasons, including 15-15 (6-11) this past year. Dooley spent
Daily Dirt – 3/11/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of things to close out the week. Stay tuned though, today will be busy. I set this week’s O/U on D1 moves at 15.5 – we are now at 6. I’d probably take the under at this point, but tonight through Sunday will be active. Could sneak up on
REPORT: Cox out at Rhode Island
According to a TWEET from Jon Rothstein, David Cox is out as the head basketball coach at the University of Rhode Island. Cox just wrapped up his 4th season at URI with a 64-55 (.538) overall record. This year, the Rams went 15-16 (5-12 A10). Cox had been an assistant at URI since 2014, and