The search to replace George Ivory (resigned in April) as the head coach at Arkansas Pine Bluff is winding down. I have heard that there are two finalists, and the hiring could be made official any day. Here are the current odds:
Daily Dirt – 5/24/21
A few quick things to start the week… Maryland assistant Bino Ranson is headed to DePaul. According to multiple sources, he will receive a pretty significant pay increase. Ranson had been on the Terps staff for the past 11 seasons. Seton Hall assistant Tony Skinn has been hired at Ohio State. He will replace Terry
D3 DIRT: Thompson set to be named Head Coach at Pratt Institute
I can confirm that Chris Thompson will be named as the new head men’s basketball coach at D3 Pratt Institute (NY). Thompson has been an assistant at D3 Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) since 2016. He will replace Max Sass, who stepped away back in March after four years at the helm. In addition to
D3 DIRT: Bard College set to open
I can confirm that Bard College head men’s basketball coach Adam Turner has resigned, and will enter the private sector. Turner had been the Raptors head coach since 2009. In his 11-seasons at the high-academic school, he compiled a 62-213 (.225) record. The 2006 Bard graduate is the schools all-time leading scorer (1,785 points). An
Delaware State Search Update + Odds
I have heard from multiple sources that there are five finalists at Delaware State. It sounds like two interviewed last week, and the rest wrapped up this week. Here are the current odds:
JUCO DIRT: Cotten returns to Lincoln Trail
Junsie Cotten has taken over as the new head men’s basketball coach at Lincoln Trail College (IL). This will be Cotten’s second stint as the head coach at LTC, as he previously held the same position there from 2005-10. During his first stint at Lincoln Trail, Cotten’s led his 2007 squad to the Region 24
D3 DIRT: Pitt Greensburg opens
Brody Jackson has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Pitt Greensburg. He will become the head coach at AD at his alma mater Manchester (OH) HS. Jackson had been the head coach of the Bobcats for the past four seasons where he put together a 36-46 record. His best season came in
Daily Dirt – 5/19/21: Search Updates
Some updates on a few current HC searches… The search at Delaware State has been slow, but is finally nearing an end. According to multiple sources, there are five finalists, and they are all interviewing on campus this week. The names that I have heard are: Rider assistant coach Geoff Arnold, current DSU interim head
D3 DIRT: Tufts set to name new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
I have heard from multiple sources that Tufts University (MA) will hire Brandon Linton as their new head men’s basketball coach. The current head coach at Nichols College (MA) will replace Bob Sheldon, who retired after 33 seasons at the helm of the Jumbo’s back in October. Linton had been at Nichols for the past
D3 DIRT: Elmira College opens
I can confirm through multiple sources that Randie Torgalski is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Elmira College (NY). Torgalski had been the Soaring Eagles head coach for the past 13 seasons, compiling a 56-253 (.186) record along the way. In addition to his basketball duties, Torgalski has served as the head
JUCO DIRT: Coahoma CC (MS) opens
I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Coahoma Community College (MS) Head Coach Micheal Stringer has resigned. Assistant coach Luster Tyler is also out. Stringer had been the head coach at CCC for the past six seasons. This past year, the Tigers went 3-12 (2-11), but won their opening game in the Region 23 Tournament. Stringer
Daily Dirt: D3 Search Updates
Updates on some ongoing D3 searches… Tufts University (MA): Job has been offered and accepted. Official announcement coming at the beginning of the week. I’ll roll with the name shortly. Bowdoin College (ME): I can confirm that an offer has been made. Not sure if it has been accepted yet. More as I hear it.