Multiple sources are saying that the search at Cal State Northridge is down to five. They are believed to be: • Reggie Theus – Head coach Los Angeles D-fenders (D-League). Former head coach New Mexico State and Sacramento Kings. Was the 9th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft and spent 13 years in the
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HOT RUMOR: Howland out at UCLA
Multiple outlets are reporting that UCLA head coach Ben Howland has been fired. It sounds like the official announcement could come as early as tomorrow. Howland had been the head coach at UCLA since 2003 – he led the Bruins to three straight Final Four appearances (2006, 07, 08). More on this when it becomes
Southern Vermont Hires Coach
Southern Vermont College, today announced two important changes. Former Basketball Coach Michael McDonough has been promoted to full-time Director of Athletics and Dan Engelstad, until recently assistant basketball coach at the College of Holy Cross, has been named SVC’s head men’s basketball coach. Engelstad helped lead the Holy Cross Crusaders to a 20-22 record in
Williams Gets 700th career win
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams picked up his 700th career victory when North Carolina defeated Villanova 78-71 on Friday. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Dixon extended at Pitt through 2022-23
Stating that he intends to "finish his career at the University of Pittsburgh," Pitt men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon reinforced that commitment today when he signed a 10-year contractual agreement that runs through the 2022-23 season. Dixon owns the highest winning percentage in school history (.753) with a 262-86 record from 2003-13. He has led
Angelo State update
Angelo State will name their new head coach today. A 12:15 CDT time press conference has been called to make the announcement. It can be watched live here: http://www.angelosports.com/showcase/…#Live/377 More to come after the announcement.
Marist update
An update on the search at Marist… I’ve got two great sources working on this one. I can confirm that interviews have begun and that there is a candidate on campus today (I can’t mention which one, but can say he is on my original list). Speaking of my original list – I can confirm
Daily Dirt – 3/22/13
Here are a few things that I’ve heard so far today… • I have heard that Wake Forest assistant Rusty LaRue has emerged as a leader for the vacant spot at Longwood. He has been on the Wake staff for the past four seasons and played basketball, football, and baseball at Wake. LaRue also spent
BREAKING: Cassara fired at Hofstra
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today that the University will seek a new head coach to lead the Hofstra Men’s Basketball program. “We are very thankful to Mo Cassara for his hard work and dedication to the Hofstra Basketball program over the last three years,” commented Hathaway. “Mo
OFFICIAL: Jackson done at Furman
Well, looks like it’s finally official – Jeff Jackson has resigned at Furman. Here’s the official statement: Jeff Jackson has resigned as Furman men’s basketball coach after seven seasons with the program, it was announced on Friday by Furman athletics director Dr. Gary Clark. "We respect Coach Jackson’s decision to resign and pursue other career
HOT: Jensen out at The College of Idaho
The College of Idaho has announced that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Rod Jensen will not be renewed for the 2013-14 season. Jensen, who led the Coyotes for three seasons, posted an overall record of 38-51 – including an 18-25 home record in the J.A. Albertson Activities Center. His teams qualified for the
HOT RUMOR: Jackson State set to name new coach
I have heard that Jackson State has settled on a replacement for the recently retired Tevester Anderson. It sounds like it is between current JSU associate head coach Eric Strothers, and Callaway (MS) HS head coach Wayne Brent. Strothers has been on the JSU staff for the past 19 seasons. He is a former JSU