Another busy day here at the HD World Headquarters. Here are a few things that I’ve heard…MUCH more coming… • As the search to replace Jerome Allen begins at Penn, many believe that former Cornell and BC head coach Steve Donahue is the leader…I’m not one of those guys however. From what I hear, he
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O’Connor retires at Rockhurst
Rockhurst head men’s basketball coach Bill O’Connor announced that he will retire. O’Connor is Rockhurst’s all-time winningest men’s basketball coach, with 271 victories in his 21 seasons. Eleven of O’Connor’s teams advanced to postseason play, highlighted by three NCAA Division II Tournament appearances. In 2002, the Hawks finished 24-6 and won two games in the
BREAKING: Forrester out at SIU-Edwardsville
SIUE Director of Athletics Dr. Brad Hewitt has announced that the University will not renew the contracts of men’s basketball Head Coach Lennox Forrester and his coaching staff. Forrester guided the Cougars to an 82-146 (.360) mark over eight seasons as head coach. "This was a difficult decision, coming after a thorough and thoughtful evaluation
OFFICIAL: Franz named head coach at NWOSU
Thanks to some great sources for getting us out in front of this one – we had it earlier this morning before it became official. Here is the official statement from Northwestern Oklahoma State on the hiring of Brad Franz… A veteran basketball coach with a name familiar to Ranger fans has been selected to
Columbia-Greene CC names head coach
Brian Smith has been tapped as the next men’s basketball coach at Columbia-Greene Community College. He will replace Walter Rickard, who has been the head coach for the past six seasons. Rickard will continue at the college as the Director of Athletics and Assistant Dean of Students. Over the past two seasons, Smith has been
Daily Dirt – 3/9/15
It’s starting to get crazy in the "dirt" world, my phone has been blowing up over the past week – so much going on! As a reminder, feel free to text me with any "dirt" – 208.495.4129. Here are a few things that I’ve heard (much more coming)… • I have now heard from a
HOT: Blake resigns at Simon Fraser
After five years of leading the Simon Fraser University men’s basketball program through the NCAA Division II transition, head coach James Blake has announced his resignation effective at the conclusion of his current contract which expires in June, Senior Director of Athletics & Recreation, Student Services, Dr. Milton Richards, announced today. "I have accepted James’
Pitino Named Puerto Rico National Team Head Coach
University of Louisville men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino will serve as the head coach of the Puerto Rico basketball team in two international events this summer. Pitino will coach the Puerto Rico team in the Pan American Games on July 21-25 in Toronto, Canada. He will also coach the team in a 10-team, pre-Olympic FIBA
BREAKING: Driesell not retained at The Citadel
Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Monday that the contract of Chuck Driesell as head men’s basketball coach at The Citadel will not be renewed. "We are most appreciative of the hard work and tireless effort that Chuck and his staff have put into Bulldog basketball over the past five years," said Senter. "His
Embry-Riddle (AZ) hires assistant
Head coach Eric Fundalewicz and the Embry-Riddle men’s basketball program have announced the hiring of Doug Beilfuss as assistant coach. Beilfuss will be involved in all aspects of the program that starts its inaugural season this coming 2015-16 season. "Doug is the epitome of what we are looking for here at Embry-Riddle and the basketball
BREAKING: Hunsaker resigns as Utah Valley
Utah Valley University head coach Dick Hunsaker has announced his resignation. Hunskaer just wrapped up his 13th season at UVU. He has also been the head coach at Utah, Ball State, and Manchester. Hunsaker has won 371 games in his 20 seasons as a head coach. Here is the statement that he released last night:
HOT: Allen out at Penn
According to an ESPN report, Penn head coach Jerome Allen will not be retained at the conclusion of the season. The former Penn star joined the Glen Millers staff in 2009, and was promoted to head coach after Miller was fired. Penn is currently 8-18 with two games left this season. Allen has compiled a