Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing)
A quick 2nd round of the DAILY DIRT….
There are multiple reports of Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman to USC being a done deal. Although the Razorbacks were down this season (16-17 overall), Musselman put together 111-59 (.653) record in his five seasons there. He also went 110-34 (.764) in his four years at Nevada, and has been the head coach of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. Musselman energized the Arkansas fan base – will be interesting to see how his act plays in the pro sports town of LA. More on this once it becomes official.
I have heard that Joey Brooks will join Austin Claunch’s new staff at UTSA. Brooks spent last season as an assistant at Coastal Carolina, and was a graduate assistant at Purdue before that. The Houston native played for Mike Brey at Notre Dame (2013 grad).
According to a Field of 68 report, Mark Byington will bring JMU assistants Xavier Joyner, Jon Cremins, and Matt Bucklin with him to Vandy. He will also add Rick Ray (Colorado assistant – former Miss St. and SEMO head coach) and Tom Ostrom (former Drake, Indiana, Arkansas, Florida and South Alabama assistant).
Earlier today in the DAILY DIRT, I mentioned that search had wrapped at D3 Wisconsin Eau Claire, and that a 2:30 (CDT) presser had been scheduled. All signs are now pointing to Wisconsin Green Bay assistant Zach Makvik being the choice here. Last season was Malvik’s first at UWGB after a nine-year stint at his alma mater Winona State. More on this one after the announcement.
D2 Mercyhurst is movin’ on up….
This morning’s edition of the DAILY DIRT is HERE.
You can check out the 2024 Coaching Changes Tracker presented by D1.relocation HERE. It contains all of the head coaching changes so far at the NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels.
