I have mentioned the search at The Citadel a bunch of times – it now seems like they are getting closer to making a hire. Back on 3/12, I mentioned that VMI’s Duggar Baucom was at the top of the list. While I still believe he is, there are three more names that seem to
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Arizona State Dirt…
Big day for Herb Sendek at Arizona State today…multiple sources are reporting that he will meet with AD Ray Anderson this morning to find out if he will remain as the Sun Devils coach. Sendek is currently under contract until 2017. In his eight seasons at the ASU, he is 159137 (18-16 2014-15). Sendek has
Arizona State Official Statement
Statement from Ray Anderson, ASU Vice President for University Athletics: I have informed Herb Sendek that he will not be retained as the head men’s basketball coach at Arizona State University. This has not been an easy decision for me. Herb has been a tremendous asset to this university and a pillar of our community,
Daily Dirt II – 3/24/15
Mayhem at the HD World Headquarters…will have more later tonight, a couple quick hitters for now… • I have heard from a great source that Texas head coach Rick Barnes and AD Steve Patterson will meet sometime this week to discuss Barnes’ future at the UT. One big-time source has told me that the meeting
2015 PGC/Glazier Basketball Coaching Clinics
HoopDirt.com is proud to partner with PGC/Glazier Basketball Clinics in announcing its newest list of cities and dates for the 2015 Spring Basketball Coaching Clinics! Each clinic has more than 50 sessions on over 20 different topics presented by winning coaches at all levels. What makes this clinic even better is that with a Staff
BREAKING: Sendek fired at Arizona State
Herb Sendek has been fired as the head coach at Arizona State after a meeting this morning with AD Ray Anderson. Sendek went 159-137 in his 9-years at ASU, making two NCAA appearances. This is still fresh…more on this when the official statement is released.
Fairfield Dirt…
I can now confirm that there has been a shake-up on the staff at Fairfield. Head coach Sydney Johnson has dismissed associate head coach Tony Newsom and assistant coach Martin Bahar. Both Newsom and Bahar served as assistants to Johnson at Princeton, and followed him to Fairfield in 2011. Newsome has also been the associate
Daily Dirt – 3/23/15
Two very quick things to start what I believe will be a busy day… • CBSSports.com is reporting that the deal between Ben Howland and Mississippi State is imminent, and could be done today. We’ll definitely continue to follow this one. • Obviously early at Bradley, but a name getting a ton of play right
Wardenburg resigns at Indian Hills
Indian Hills CC today head basketball coach John Wardenburg has resigned. In a statement released by the school, Athletic Director Mike Hagen said: “I want to thank Coach Wardenburg for his service the past four years. We are grateful for his dedication and commitment to Indian Hills athletics and we wish him and his family
OFFICIAL: McClain to UIC
UIC Athletic Director Jim Schmidt announced today (March 23) that Steve McClain has been hired as the 11th head men’s basketball coach in program history, subject to approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. McClain owns 33 years of collegiate coaching experience, including nine as a Division-I head coach, and most recently served
Small College Dirt…
Some small college rumors… • Yesterday I mentioned that interviews had started at DIII Goucher College (MD) and that it sounds like former Holy Cross assistant Kevin Robinson is involved. I have now also heard that Williston Northampton prep school head coach Mike Shelton is also involved. Before coming to Williston last year, he was
OFFICIAL: Howland named head coach at Mississippi State
In three different stops as a head coach, Ben Howland has established himself as a proven winner en route to leading his teams to the NCAA Tournament. Now, he’s been handed the task of getting Mississippi State back to the Big Dance for the first time since 2009. On Monday, MSU athletics director Scott Stricklin