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
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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
HOT: Burgess resigns at Bridgewater (VA)
Bridgewater College athletics director Curt Kendall announced today that Don Burgess, head coach of the college’s men’s basketball program for the past seven years, has resigned. "Bridgewater College is an outstanding institution which is committed to excellence in the classroom and in its athletics programs," said Burgess. "I would like to thank the Bridgewater College
HOT NEVADA RUMOR…
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
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