Multiple sources have told me that LSU associate head coach Eric Musselman is emerging as the leader at Nevada. He has been rumored to be involved at his alma mater San Diego, but seems to now be the target at Nevada. In addition to Musselman’s NBA experience (head coach of the Warriors and Kings), he
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BREAKING: Kennesaw State fires Lallathin
Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams announced a change in leadership of the men’s basketball program. "I want to personally thank Jimmy Lallathin for his hard work as head coach," Williams said. "Jimmy took over the program in mid-season and guided it through a difficult period of transition. Also, I would like to thank
BREAKING: Nutt fired at SEMO
Southeast Missouri State University Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced Monday that Dickey Nutt has been relieved of his duties as the Redhawks head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. "This is a difficult decision for our university and for our program," Alnutt said. "While we appreciate the rebuilding efforts of our basketball program by Coach
UVa’s Bennett Named USBWA National Coach of the Year
Sixth-year Virginia head coach Tony Bennett was named 2014-15 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Henry Iba National Coach of the Year, announced Monday (March 23) by USBWA. The award is based on regular-season performance. Bennett guided Virginia to a 30-4 overall record and a 16-2 ACC finish that produced the program’s second consecutive outright regular-season conference
Kellogg CC names Reed head coach
Kellogg Community College has hired Battle Creek Central alumnus and retired professional basketball player Ben Reed as the new head men’s basketball coach to lead the Bruins in the 2015-16 season. Reed, an assistant men’s basketball coach at KCC for the past three years, was appointed head coach following the resignation of former coach Melvin
BREAKING: Geno Ford fired at Bradley
New Bradley AD Chris Reynolds has been on the job for less than a week, and has already made a major move. Reynolds sent an email this morning announcing the firing of head basetball coach Geno Ford. The email read in part, "We appreciate the contributions of Coach Ford during his four years of leading
Sunday Dirt – 3/22/15
Very busy weekend….just wanted to pass along some quick updates. I expect tomorrow to be NUTS!! • UIC: We have confirmed that Indiana associate head coach Steve McClain will be named as the next head coach at Illinois-Chicago. I have heard that the school will make an official announcement tomorrow, and that the presser will
RUMOR: UIC to Hire Indiana Assistant Steve McClain
Multiple outlets are reporting that UIC has selected Indiana associate head coach Steve McClain as its next basketball coach. McClain has been an assistant at Indiana under Tom Crean for five seasons and was 157-115 in nine seasons as head coach at Wyoming, which he led to one NCAA tournament and three NIT appearances. He
BREAKING: Mississippi State Official Statement
Mississippi State Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin released the following statement on Bulldog men’s basketball Saturday: "After much thought and deliberation, I have made the decision to replace Rick Ray as Mississippi State’s men’s basketball coach. This has been a difficult decision, as I have the utmost respect for Rick, and am highly appreciative of
Ray out at Mississippi State
DK is at an 85th bday party today. Trying to keep things updated… Mississippi State head coach Rick Ray has been relieved of duties at Mississippi State. More as soon as I can post it…
Daily Dirt – 3/20/15
Great games yesterday, looking forward to more today. Best moment so far was watching the Butler game with my 9-year old daughter…when Kellen Dunham made a FT with 5:37 left, he stepped off the line before he shot the 2nd one. She jumped up and yelled “stay on the line!” Sure enough, he missed the
HOT: Langel receives extension at Colgate
Colgate has rewarded men’s basketball head coach Matt Langel with a five-year contract extension. Director of Athletics Victoria M. Chun ’91 MA’94 made the official announcement Thursday, less than two weeks after the Raiders completed their best season since 1996. Colgate finished second in the Patriot League standings and advanced to the tournament semifinals. It