According to a recently published ESPN report, Stanford will hire UAB head coach Jerod Haase to replace Johnny Dawkins. HoopDirt.com mentioned Haase as the “hot” name at Stanford yesterday (Daily Dirt II – 3/24/16). Haase just wrapped up his fourth season at UAB with a 26-7 (16-2) record and a NIT appearance. During his time at
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Daily Dirt – Good Friday Edition – 3/25/16
A few things that I’ve heard as we roll into Easter weekend… With Zach Spiker off to Drexel, the attention has now turned to Army. I have heard that current West Point associate head coach Jimmy Allen is receiving a lot of support for this job. Not only has he been on Spiker’s staff at the
Illinois’ Groce Receives Public Vote of Confidence from AD
Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman gave basketball coach John Groce a public assurance that he still has a job Thursday, the second from the new AD in less than a month. Whitman first said Groce would keep his job March 5, just after the team ended a losing season, its third straight without an
BREAKING: Zach Spiker to be Named Head Basketball Coach at Drexel
DURHAM, NC – NOVEMBER 30: Head coach Zach Spiker of the Army Black Knights directs his team against the Duke Blue Devils during a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 30, 2014 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
Multiple reports, including sources close to HoopDirt.com are confirming that Army’s Zach Spiker will be named as the head basketball coach at Drexel. As we have reported all along, Drexel has been looking for someone with an academic background and Spiker fits that mold. In addition to his experience at Army, he spent five seasons in the
Daily Dirt II – 3/24/16
The DirtKing is on the move today – here’s a very quick second version of the Daily Dirt… Donyell Marshall’s name has been hot lately. The longtime NBA player and current Buffalo assistant had been rumored to be joining Steve Pikiell’s staff at Rutgers (not happening), and has interviewed at Central Connecticut. Yesterday, I mentioned
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: Confident or Arrogant?
“With great power comes great responsibility.” This is a phrase said to Superman by his father as he is learning how to harness his abilities. If you think about it, isn’t that something in basketball coaching that we should be telling the potential floor leaders from an early age? You want your players to be confident
Daily Dirt – 3/24/16
A few things to start the day… On Monday, I mentioned some candidates to replace Eric Reveno at Portland. I have now also heard Columbia head coach Kyle Smith’s name mentioned here. His team is currently 23-10 and still playing in the CIT. He knows the WCC – he spent nine seasons at St. Mary’s
HOT: Dayton Announces Contract Contract Upgrade for Head Basketball Coach Archie Miller
University of Dayton Vice-President and Director of Athletics Neil Sullivan has announced the University has upgraded and extended the contract for head men’s basketball coach Archie Miller. Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but it includes increased compensation and extends Miller’s contract through 2023. The terms of the agreement reflect the basketball program’s national
HOT: Iona Announces Contract Extension For Head Basketball Coach Tim Cluess
Iona College has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess through the 2020-21 season. “Coach Cluess continues to be the right man for Iona basketball,” said Iona College President Dr. Joseph E. Nyre. “We are proud to have him as the leader of our program in this time of unprecedented success
Wednesday Starting Five – 3/23/16
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WATCH LIVE: Brad Underwood Introductory Press Conference at Oklahoma State
Brad Underwood’s introductory press conference at Oklahoma State is scheduled to start at 2:30 (EDT)/1:30 (CDT). Here is the link to watch LIVE: Brad Underwood -Oklahoma State Press Conference
OFFICIAL: Johnny Dawkins Named Head Basketball Coach at UCF
UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced the hiring of Johnny Dawkins as the men’s basketball program’s seventh head coach Wednesday. Dawkins will be formally introduced at 11 a.m. Thursday inside CFE Arena. Knights fans are encouraged to attend the press conference. Doors to CFE Arena will open at 10 a.m. Dawkins