Southwest Baptist University announced today the hiring of Clark Sheehy as the new men’s basketball head coach. He was introduced as the 13th head coach of men’s basketball today at 4:00 p.m. at the Jane and Ken Meyer Wellness Center. "I’m honored to announce that Clark Sheehy is going to lead our men’s basketball program,"
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Maryland Staff Update
University of Maryland men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon announced today that Cliff Warren has been named assistant coach and Nima Omidvar will assume the responsibilities as director of basketball operations. Warren originally joined Maryland as the program’s director of basketball operations at the end of April. “Cliff has been an outstanding addition to our staff
Johnson’s Contract at Louisville
New University of Louisville basketball assistant coach Kenny Johnson has a rare clause in his contract: a buyout. Johnson, who previously coached at Indiana, will make $375,000 a year at U of L, with a contract that runs through June 2016. If he leaves before July 1, 2015, Johnson or his next employer would owe
Transylvania assistant accepts HS post
After 11 years on the Transylvania court, both as a player and coach, Nate Valentine has been named the head coach at Lexington Christian Academy. "I cannot begin to tell you how difficult it is for me to leave Transylvania," Valentine said. "Transy has been my home since I came here to play in 2002.
Daily Dirt – 5/20/14
A couple of quick hitters… • In one of the worst kept secrets in America…Maryland will promote DBO Cliff Warren to an assistant spot. Warren, the former head coach at Jacksonville, joined the Maryland staff earlier this spring. He is a Maryland native who played for Jim Phelan at The Mount (MD). He went 126-150
OFFICIAL: Sharpe to West Alabama
I blogged about this yesterday – it’s now official… Allen Sharpe has been named the 10th men’s basketball coach in the history of the University of West Alabama program, according to an announcement today by Director of Athletics Stan Williamson. "This is a great opportunity for me and my family at a place where we
Cox Joins Rams Staff
Head coach Dan Hurley announces the addition of David Cox to the Rhode Island men’s basketball coaching staff. Cox, who spent the previous four seasons on the staff at Rutgers, will serve as the Rams’ newest assistant coach. "David has a wealth of experience and success working with programs at the highest levels," Hurley said.
Daily Dirt – 5/19/14
Catching up on a bunch of things that I heard over the weekend… • On 5/12, I mentioned some names who were believed to be involved at West Alabama (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/896dedae/daily-dirt-5-12-14/…). I have now heard that the job has been offered to one of the candidates that I mentioned. According to two separate sources, Arkansas-Monticello head
Krystkowiak’s deal at Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune has obtained a copy of the five-year, $8.3 million contract signed on April 24 by Runnin’ Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak. For the first year, beginning July 1, Krystkowiak will receive $400,000 base salary, $500,000 from broadcast revenue, $500,00 for public speaking and fundraising, and $100,000 from rights fees paid by
Central Missouri Hires Coach
The University of Central Missouri announced today that Doug Karleskint has been hired as the 24th head men’s basketball coach in the 109-year history of the program. UCM Athletics Director Jerry Hughes will officially introduce him at a press conference in the UCM Multipurpose Building Alumni Room on Tuesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. "Doug
HOT: Extension for Mack at Xavier
Xavier University Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced today that the University has entered into a new agreement with men’s basketball head coach Chris Mack, which includes a two-year extension through the 2019-20 season. Mack, 44, has led Xavier to the NCAA Tournament in four of his first five seasons at the helm, including the
Crowley’s Ridge College adds assistant
Crowley’s Ridge College has announced the addition of Tyler Parker to the Men’s Basketball Coaching staff for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Parker has been named as the coach of the newly formed Men’s Basketball Junior Varsity team and will also serve as the Assistant Coach to the Pioneers varsity basketball team. Parker, a native of