The Harper College men’s basketball program will have a new head coach after Tony Amarino retired as head coach last month. Justin Welke has been named the head coach of the Hawks. "There were a lot of qualified individuals that applied for this position. Justin’s resumé immediately stood out from the rest," said Harper Director
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HOT: K-State extends Weber
Director of Athletics John Currie announced Wednesday that head coach Bruce Weber has received a one-year contract extension through the 2019 academic year to continue his leadership of the Kansas State men’s basketball program. The additional year to his current contract secures Weber’s services through April 30, 2019. Compensation remains the same per an extension
OFFICIAL: Miller named assistant at UNLV
Had this as a rumor in the blog earlier today. It’s now official… Ryan Miller has been hired as an assistant coach for the UNLV men’s basketball program, head coach Dave Rice announced Wednesday. Miller, 38, joins the UNLV staff after spending the last two years as associate head coach at Auburn under Tony Barbee.
Martin to Cal press release
We had the story as it broke yesterday – just wanted to post the official press release from Cal on the hiring of Cuonzo Martin… Bringing a track record of success that includes a conference Coach of the Year honor and postseason berths each of the past five seasons, Cuonzo Martin has been named the
Daily Dirt – 4/16/14
So much “dirt’, so little time…a few things to start the morning – more to come later… • I have now heard from two separate sources that former Auburn assistant Ryan Miller is in the mix for a spot on Dave Rice’s staff at UNLV. Miller had spent the past two seasons at Auburn under
OFFICIAL: Wright to Western Illinois
Been talking about this one for over a week. Just wanted to pass along the official press release… Billy Wright is returning to the Fighting Leathernecks men’s basketball program. Western Illinois Director of Athletics Tommy Bell announced the hiring of Wright as the Leathernecks’ head coach. Wright was introduced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon
OFFICIAL: Minnesota Crookston names Weisse head coach
University of Minnesota Crookston Director of Athletics Stephanie Helgeson announced the hiring of Dan Weisse as head men’s basketball coach. Weisse, most recently an assistant coach at Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) school Minnesota State University Moorhead, is no stranger to the conference and the region as he takes over the helm of the Golden
OFFICIAL: Brown to West Texas A&M
Thanks again to great sources for getting is out in front of this…it’s now official – Winona State associate head coach Tom Brown is the new head coach at West Texas A&M: West Texas A&M Athletic Director Michael McBroom announced Wednesday that Tom Brown, the associate head coach at Winona State University (Minn.) for the
Daily Dirt II – 4/16/14
Round 2 of the Daily Dirt… • Two new names have surfaced at Tulsa with in the past 24 hours – Texas Tech head coach Tubby Smith and New Mexico State head coach Marvin Menzies. Smith was the head coach at Tulsa from 1991-95 before going on to Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, and eventually TTU. Menzies
Delaware State rumor…
Delaware State will hold a 1:00pm press conference today to introduce the new head coach. Word on the street is that interim head coach Keith Walker is the choice. Walker, who took over as the interim in January, has been an assistant at DSU since 2000. More after 1:00…
Gallagher Steps Down at Wilmington University
After five seasons at the helm of the Wilmington University men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Gallagher announced his resignation on Monday. The athletic department will conduct a national search for his successor. “Mike cared and worked hard for the student-athletes, the program, and for Wilmington University,” Director of Athletics Linda Andrzjewski said. “We wish
Daily Dirt – 4/15/14
Ridiculously crazy day here at the HD World Headquarters. A few quickies to start the day… • A new name is emerging at Cal…a great source has told me Richmond head coach Chris Mooney is now getting some play there. Mooney has won 208 games in his nine seasons at Richmond. The former Princeton player