Multiple sources have told me that Florida Atlantic will hire Michael Curry as their new head basketball coach. Curry played in the NBA for 11 seasons. He was most recently an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers. The announcement is expected later today. More on this when it becomes official.
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Chuck Person to Auburn
In the fall of 1980, Earl Henderson had just arrived in the little south Alabama town of Brantley to coach the local high school’s basketball team. On the first day of school, he saw the tall kid with the silky jump shot playing a pickup game with his friends. "It sounds like something I’m making
Western Illinois rumor…
Multiple sources have told me that Western Illinois head coach Jim Molinari is headed to Nebraska where he will become Tim Miles’ top assistant. Molinari has been at WIU for the past six seasons (79-104). He would replace Craig Smith who became the head coach at South Dakota last week. More on this as it
HOT: Saul Phillips to Ohio
Ohio University Director of Athletics Jim Schaus has named former North Dakota State University head coach Saul Phillips as the Bobcats’ next men’s basketball head coach. With seven years of head coaching experience, Phillips becomes the 18th head coach in school history. "I am extremely excited about the future of Ohio basketball and I am
Harford CC names head coach
The Harford Athletic Department and Athletic Director Ken Krsolovic have announced the hiring of Mike Smelkinson as men’s basketball coach. Smelkinson was previously at the helm of the Howard Dragons. "Mike Smelkinson stood out among a huge pool of applicants. His track record of academic and on-court success for his student-athletes is exemplary," Krsolovic said.
Cal Rumors…
Here are some names that I’ve heard surrounding the search at Cal. I can confirm that Cal has hired DHR International to conduct the search… • Mike Brey – Head coach Notre Dame. His name has gotten a lot of play out here in Dallas. Cal AD Sandy Barbour was an administrator at ND before
Saturday Dallas Dirt
Actually going to do something “touristy” today and visit the Grassy Knoll. Before I head out, here are a few things that I heard while bouncing around last night… • The buzz around here is that Davidson associate head coach Jim Fox is the choice at Appalachian State. Sounds like it could get done over
OFFICIAL: Danny Manning to Wake Forest
– Danny Manning, one of the most accomplished college basketball players in the history of the sport, has been named the head coach at Wake Forest University. Athletics Director Ron Wellman made the announcement today. Manning comes to Wake Forest after spending two seasons as the head coach at the University of Tulsa. He was
Missouri State Extends Lusk
To help solidify the basketball coaching staffs for the future, Missouri State University has extended the contracts of men’s head coach Paul Lusk and women’s head coach Kellie Harper while boosting the salaries of the assistant coaches. "We are extremely pleased with the progress we have made this year with both teams," said Missouri State
Dallas Dirt…
Long night last night, getting ready to hit the streets again in a few. Eating breakfast at the Embassy Suites at 8:30 if anyone wants to join me. Just a couple of quickies from last night… • Word on the street is that new South Florida head coach Orlando Antigua will try to hire his
Dallas Dirt II
Blogging from the phone – quick updates… I’ve heard that Darrin Horn could head to Boston College with Jim Christian. He could also be trying to get involved in the Ohio job. Sounds like Ohio assistant Anthony Stewart is headed to Tennessee Martin. He had previously worked for new UTM head coach Heath Schroyer when
Fontbonne U. names head coach
Fontbonne University has named Anthony Hall Sr. the school’s new head men’s basketball coach. Hall, currently the associate athletic director for the university, succeeds Steve Schafer, who stepped down as coach in March for a position with Benedictine College in Mesa, Ariz. Hall will become just the third head men’s basketball coach in Fontbonne’s history.