Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) What a great day of basketball yesterday. Can’t wait to see what today brings. Here are a few things to close out the week… I mentioned this one yesterday. Archie Miller to URI is now DONE according to multiple reports. Official announcement coming shortly. I’ve been talking about this one for
Daily Dirt – 3/17/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) How about Notre Dame vs Rutgers yesterday? What a game. If that’s any indication of what’s to come, these next three weeks will be insane! Here’s today’s St. Patrick’s Day Edition of the Daily Dirt… Multiple reports have former Indiana head coach Archie Miller as the leader at URI. Miller knows
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D1 Gordon State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Bruce Capers is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Gordon State College (GA). Capers took over at Gordon State back in 2014, and was the head coach at Aiken Technical College (SC) before that. The former Harlem Globetrotter led GSC to a 9-20 (4-12)
REPORT: Dan D’Antoni set to return to Marshall for 2022-23 season
According to a report from The Herald-Dispatch, Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni will return for his 9th season in 2022-23. The 74-year old D’Antoni and new AD Christian Spears, who officially started on Monday, met today. According to The Herald-Dispatch, the expiring contract will be extended for a year under the same terms, and then
REPORT: Xavier and Travis Steele part ways
According to multiple reports, including one from Rick Broering, Xavier has parted ways with head coach Travis Steele. Steele, whose Musketeers are still alive in the NIT, had spent the past four seasons at Xavier. During his tenure, he has compiled a 70-50 (.583) record. His team is currently 19-13 (8-11) after beating Cleveland State
D2 DIRT: Saunders out as Head Coach at Seton Hill U (PA)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Kendrick Saunders will not be retained as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Seton Hill University (PA), according to AD Chris Snyder via the Westmoreland Sports Network. Saunders had been at SHU for the past four years (three seasons – they did not play in 2020-21). During his tenure, Kendrick
Daily Dirt – 3/15/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On the move today. Here are a few quick hitters… Some search firm updates: Fogler has Missouri, DHR has Tulsa, and Parker has George Washington. Early at George Washington, but some names to keep an eye on are Miami associate head coach Chris Caputo and Yale head coach James Jones. Obviously
D2 DIRT: Anderson U (SC) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Jeff Brookman is no longer the head coach at D2 Anderson University, with an official announcement is coming as early as tomorrow. Brookman was hired as the head coach at AU back in 2015, after serving as the head coach at Spartanburg Methodist (120-42
REPORT: Ball State opens
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,