I have heard that the University of Missouri Board of Curators will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss issues related to the hiring of a new men’s basketball coach. The “hot” name making the rounds right now is Central Missouri head coach Kim Anderson. The Missouri native led his squad the DII National Championship
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Warren named DBO at Maryland
Maryland men’s basketball head coach Mark Turgeon announced the hiring of Cliff Warren as the team’s director of basketball operations. “Cliff is an outstanding addition to our staff,” Turgeon said. “He brings a wealth of experience at the collegiate level and has had success at a number of different programs. We’re excited for Cliff and
Daily Dirt – 4/25/14
Today’s"dirt"… • I can confirm that Ole Miss assistant Al Pinkins will join Donnie Tyndall’s new staff at Tennessee. Pinkins had been on the Ole Miss staff since 2011, and spent eight years at Middle Tennessee before that. I’ve also heard that Tyndall’s entire staff will join him from Southern Mississippi. The biggest change will
Palmore out at Georgia
University of Georgia men’s basketball assistant coach Stacey Palmore will not return for the 2014-15 season, head coach Mark Fox announced Thursday. "We appreciate Stacey’s contributions to our program over the last five years and I have great respect for him as a coach and as a person," Fox said. "He has represented Georgia in
Barker added to Bowling Green staff
Bowling Green State University head men’s basketball coach Chris Jans has completed his coaching staff with the addition of Corey Barker. Barker will join David Ragland and Mark Downey as the three assistant coaches for Coach Jans, who was named the 16th men’s basketball head coach in BGSU history in March. "I am thrilled to
Daily Dirt II – 4/25/14
Round 2 of the Daily Dirt – speed round… • I can confirm that Toledo will hire former South Florida assistant Mike Wells. The Ohio native has also been an assistant at George Mason, and spent close to 20 years in the NBA. • I’ve got great info from our #1 source that a job
Coppin State finalists
There are five finalists in the search to replace Fang Mitchell at Coppin State. The candidates will be on campus over the next ten days, and the decision is expected by May 5th. The finalists are: Orlando "Bino" Ranson: A current assistant at the University of Maryland, Ranson has strong ties to the Baltimore-Washington area,
Daily Dirt – 4/24/14
Busy day – here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… • Now that Mike D’Antoni and Brad Underwood have said no to Marshall, Eastern Kentucky’s Jeff Neubauer will be the next “hot” name here. Neubauer has actually been a target since the start of the search, but now that Marshall has swung and
BREAKING: Marshall to hire Dan D’Antoni
Marshall athletic director Mike Hamrick announced early Thursday that his school’s search for a new men’s basketball coach is complete, and a source confirmed to CBSSports.com that Dan D’Antoni will fill the position. D’Antoni is the brother of Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni. The development was first reported by WSAZ-TV’s Keith Morehouse. D’Antoni, 66, has been
Fox Completes Staff
Appalachian State University men’s basketball staff is complete with the hiring of three assistant coaches, head coach Jim Fox announced on Thursday. Jason Allison, Bryan Lentz and Mantoris Robinson join Fox on the Appalachian State bench. The trio boasts a combined 27 years of collegiate coaching experience. “I’m extremely excited about the coaching staff we’ve
Walker Announced as UIS Head coach
The University of Illinois Springfield Director of Athletics Kim Pate announces Bill Walker as the next head coach of the Prairie Star men’s basketball program on Thursday "I am very excited to announce the appointment of Bill Walker as the next head men’s basketball coach," Pate said. "Coach Walker brings a winning mentality, tremendous experience,
Utah’s Krystkowiak Agrees to Five-Year Contract
University of Utah men’s basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak has agreed to a five-year contract through the 2018-19 academic year, Director of Athletics Dr. Chris Hill announced today. Krystkowiak’s compensation package will total $1.4 million a year. In addition, there are two retention clauses in the agreement: Krystkowiak will receive a $375,000 bonus if he stays