Multiple outlets are reporting that Siena’s Jamion Christian will become the next head coach at George Washington. In his only season at Siena, Christian led the Saints to 17-16 (11-6 MAAC) record. Before being hired at Siena, he spent six seasons as the head coach at Mount Saint Mary’s where he went 101-95. More on
DIII DIRT: CCNY Opens
I have head from multiple sources who have told me that Paul Dail is out as the head basketball coach at DIII CCNY. Dail, a CCNY alum had been the Beavers head coach for the past two seasons. His team finished 6-19 (6-10 CUNYAC) this past season, and he wraps up his time at the
DII DIRT: Change made at ART U (CA)
I have heard from a great source that Julius Barnes is no longer the head basketball coach at DII Academy of Art University (CA). Barnes, a former standout at Stanford, had spent seven seasons as the Urban Knights head coach. This past season, his squad went 11-17 (11-11 PACWEST). Barnes compiled a 58-128 (48-59 PACWEST)
Daily Dirt – 3/21/19
Some things that I’ve heard while getting ready for today’s games… The hot name right now at George Washington is UMBC head coach Ryan Odom. A sneaky name here is Yale head coach James Jones. Parker is running this one. An early name at St. Joe’s is Indiana assistant Bruiser Flint. The St. Joe’s alum
Daily Dirt – 3/19/19
Still shaking my head about what St. Joe’s just did. Coach Martelli is one of the classiest guys in the game. Here are a few things while we await word from Wake Forest…. Very early names at George Washington: Duke assistant coach Nate James, Bowling Green head coach Michael Huger, Louisiana Tech head coach Eric
BREAKING: St. Joe’s Fires Phil Martelli
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that St. Joe’s has fired Phil Martelli. He was informned of the decision yesterday. The official announcement is expected today. Martelli had been the head coach of the Hawks since 1995. In his 24 seasons, he compiled a 444-328 record. He was the 2004 Consensus National Coach of the Year
REPORT: Three UMass Assistants Relieved of Duties
We’ve been following this one for a few days. Now, multiple sources, including the Daily Hampshire Gazette are confirming that UMass head coach Matt McCall has fired all three of his assistant coaches. This rumor first surfaced at the A-10 Tournament, and now has been made a reality. Associate head coach Cliff Warren, assistant coaches
DI JUCO DIRT: Richard Bland College (Va) opens
I can confirm that Preston Beverly is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA DI Richard Bland College (VA). Beverly was also the full-time assistant director of athletics at the college. Due to budget cuts, the full-time position was eliminated, so Beverly will be moving on from his basketball duties as well. Beverly replaced
DI JUCO DIRT: Butler CC opens
I can confirm that Bryan Miller is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA DI Butler Community College (KS). Miller had been the head coach of the Grizzlies for the past four seasons, and had spent three seasons before that as an assistant in the program. He compiled a 68-54 record during his tenure,
Daily Dirt – 3/18/19
It’s going to be another busy Monday. Here a few very quick things to kick off the week… UMKC has been moving quickly with their search. I have heard that Nevada special assistant (and former San Francisco and Florida Atlantic head coach) Rex Walters is in the mix here as well as a big-time D2
DII DIRT: Lander University set to hire new Head Coach
I have now heard from multiple sources that DII Lander University will hire Drew Richards as their new Head Basketball Coach. Richards has been the Associate Head Coach at UNC Pembroke for the past five seasons. His squad got knocked out of the NCAA DII Tournament last night, and finished the season with a 21-10
NAIA DIRT: Coaching Change made at Keiser U. (FL)
I can confirm through multiple sources that Bob Starkman is out as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Keiser University (FL). Starkman took over at Keiser last July after then head coach Dante Calabria resigned to join Larry Brown in Italy. He had spent 21 seasons at nearby Broward College before being hired at