Earlier today in the DAILY DIRT, I mentioned that Randall University (OK) head coach Mark Berokoff was the leader at NAIA Oklahoma City University. I have now heard from multiple sources that he is indeed the choice at OCU, and has already told his team at RU that he will be leaving. Berokoff had been
REPORT: Ben Johnson expected to be named head coach at Minnesota
According to multiple reports, Xavier assistant Ben Johnson is expected to be named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Minnesota. He will replace Richard Pitino, who became the head coach at New Mexico earlier this month. Johnson, a two-time captain at Minnesota, spent five seasons (2013-18) as an assistant with the Gophers. In
EWU’s Legans to be named Head Coach at Portland
I can confirm multiple reports that Eastern Washington’s Shantay Legans will become the next head coach at Portland. Legans led EWU to the Big Sky Championship this past season, with a 16-8 (12-3) record. The Eagles lost to Kansas 93-84 on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. In his four seasons at
Daily Dirt – 3/22/21
Some things to kick off the week… Obviously a tough situation at UTRGV as they look to hire a new head coach after the passing of Lew Hill. The three names that I’ve heard so far are Texas associate head coach K.T. Turner, Oklahoma assistant Pooh Williamson, and Texas Tech assistant Ulric Maligi. Early names
NAIA DIRT: Dunlop out at Harris-Stowe
I can confirm that Brion Dunlop is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Harris-Stowe State University (MO). Dunlop had been the head coach at the school since 2016, and has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Derek Thompson. During his tenure at HSSU, Dunlop went 81-56 (.691) and his teams
REPORT: Bergeron out as assistant at UMass
According to a report from the Boston Globe, UMass assistant basketball coach Tony Bergeron’s contract has been bought out. Bergeron had been on Matt McCall’s staff for the past two seasons. Before that, he had a successful run as a prep school head coach, with his last stop being at Woodstock Academy (CT). This past
Daily Dirt – 3/19/21
Yesterday was nuts. Curious to see what today will bring. Here are some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like Matt Scherbenske is no longer the associate head coach at the University of Central Arkansas. He had been on the Bears staff for the past six seasons. No official word on his departure from UCA,
Chris Mack jettisons two assistants at Louisville
Earlier today, in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned that Luke Murray was out as an assistant at Louisville. Multiple reports, including one from Cardinal Authority are confirming that move, as well as the release of fellow assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Murray had been at Louisville for the past three seasons. He had also spent time
Fordham Search Update
The search at Fordham has been narrowed down to a final group, and the decision could be made by as early as tomorrow. I’ve talked to a bunch of people around it, and here is what I’ve heard: Tony Barbee (associate to the head coach Kentucky): Word on the street is that he is in
Daily Dirt – 3/18/21
Today’s Daily Dirt… Early names that I’ve heard in the mix for spots on Dwayne Killings new staff at Albany include Vermont assistant Hamlet Tibbs and Roman Catholic (Philly) head coach Matt Griffin. Tibbs has been at UVM for the past seven years, but coached at Albany Academy, and with the Albany City Rocks before
D3 DIRT: Defiance College Opens
I can confirm that Scott Cutter is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Defiance College (OH). In his six seasons as the Yellow Jackets head coach, Cutter amassed a 38-94 (.288) record, including a 1-6 record during the COVID shortened 2020-21 season. Prior to being hired at DC, Cutter served as an
Daily Dirt – 3/17/21
A crazy few days to kick off the week. Needless to say, COVID is not having an effect on college basketball coaching moves like it did last year. AD’s have not been shy to pull the trigger this off-season and pony up for some big buy outs. Here are a few quick things to kick