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
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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
Dearring resigns at Chesapeake College
Joel Dearring, praised for bringing stability to Chesapeake College’s men’s basketball program, resigned as the Skipjacks’ head coach. "Joel was the third coach in three years when we hired him in 2010," noted Chesapeake College Athletics Director Frank Szymanski. "We appreciate the five years Coach Dearring contributed to our program and to the college." "I’m
NCAA suspends Boeheim nine games
The NCAA released a 94-page report today which outlined multiple infractions in both the Syracuse basketball and football programs. As a result of the NCAA’s findings, SU head coach Jim Boeheim will be suspended for nine games (the first nine ACC games in 2015-16). Syracuse will also lose three scholarships per year for the next
Padgett Signs Four-Year Contract Extension
The Samford University athletic department is pleased to announce that Head Coach Scott Padgett has signed a four-year contract extension. The news was officially released by Director of Athletics Martin Newton on Friday. Padgett’s deal will now last throughout the 2018-19 campaign. "I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Scott Padgett as he
HOT: Mahar out at Assumption
Assumption College men’s basketball head coach Matt Mahar will be leaving Assumption College to pursue other opportunities, as announced by Nick Smith, director of athletics and recreation. "I would like to thank Matt for his four years of service and dedication to the Assumption College men’s basketball program and we wish him the best in