Former Randolph-Macon assistant and Salisbury head coach Josh Merkel has returned to Ashland to lead the Yellow Jackets’ men’s basketball program. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be the next head coach at Randolph-Macon College,” Merkel said. “I am humbled and grateful by the faith and confidence that Athletics Director Jeff Burns, President
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BREAKING: Billy Donovan Headed to Oklahoma City
Multiple media outlets are reporting the Florida Head Coach Billy Donovan has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Donovan had been the head coach of the Gators for the past 19 seasons. He compiled a 467-186 record, went to four Final Fours, and won two National Championships
Daily Dirt – 4/30/15
A few things that I have heard… UMass-Boston will start bringing candidates to campus over the next week or so. I have heard some pretty good names surrounding this one, including at least one Ivy League assistant and one Little East assistant. A few other DIII head coaches also involved. Interestingly enough, I’ve heard that
Bradley Dirt…
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Butler Community College (KS) head coach Mike Bargen will join Brian Wardle’s staff at Bradley. Bargen has been the head coach at BCC for the past nine seasons – his team went 29-4 this past season. He and Wardle were teammates at Marquette in 1999. Bargen also worked for Dana Altman
BREAKING: Tallahassee Community College Names Mark White Head Coach
Tallahassee Community College director of athletics Rob Chaney has announced the hiring of Mark White as the Eagles’ new men’s basketball coach. A native of Russellville, Ky., White’s coaching career spans 25 years, including 23 at various levels collegiately, from NAIA to NJCAA to the Southeastern Conference. White comes to Tallahassee following an impressive eight-year
Gerlufsen added to San Diego Staff
Lamont Smith, head coach for the University of San Diego men’s basketball program, announced the hiring of one more assistant coach to his staff on Tuesday afternoon. Joining him on the Toreros staff will be Chris Gerlufsen, who will join newly hired Sam Scholl and Russell Springmann on Smith’s staff for this upcoming season, as
Burgess joins Wolverine basketball staff
Utah Valley University head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope announced on Wednesday the hiring of Chris Burgess as an assistant coach. Burgess joins Cody Fueger as new members of the Wolverines staff. “Chris is a great addition to my staff,” said Pope. “Not only has he excelled as a player, but has also proven his
Price Signs New Three-Year Contract
Lamar head men’s basketball coach Tic Price has been signed to a new three-year deal announced Director of Athletics Jason Henderson. The deal comes following Price’s first full season with the team, and on the heels of one of the nation’s top single-season turnarounds. “We feel very confident about the direction of this program under
Daily Dirt – 4/29/15
A bunch of things that I’ve heard so far today… I can confirm that recently fired Kennesaw State head coach Jimmy Lallathin will become the head coach at St. Xavier HS in Cincinnati. Lallathin spent the last year and half as the head coach at Kennesaw State. He was an assistant at KSU before he
DIII DIRT: Randolph-Macon Finalists
The Richmond-Times Dispatch has reported, and HoopDirt.com has since confirmed, that there are three finalists to replace Nathan Davis at Randolph-Macon. Davis became the head coach at Bucknell back on April 19th, after a very successful run at R-MC. The three finalists are: Sean McAloon – Head Coach St. John’s College HS (DC). A Randolph-Macon
OFFICIAL: Goldsmith to TCNJ
Thanks to a great source who got us out in front of this last week. It has now been made official, Amherst assistant Matt Goldsmith has been named head coach at The College of New Jersey. Dr. Sharon Beverly, assistant vice president for student affairs and executive director of athletics and recreation, officially announced the
Forbes adds Collins to ETSU assistant coaching staff
ETSU men’s basketball head coach Steve Forbes announced Tuesday another addition to his assistant coaching staff, adding former Columbia State head coach Brian Collins to the Buccaneers’ bench. Collins, a 2006 graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, enjoyed a three-year stop at Columbia State, leading the Chargers to the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association regional