On the run, blogging from my phone…..a few quick updates. Mentioned Boston College yesterday. Sounds like a decision has been made to keep Steve Donahue for another year. May have to make some staff moves though. Marshall is holding a presser today at 1:45 to discuss the future of their program. Stay tuned for this
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Rutgers fires associate head coach Cox
Rutgers University head men’s basketball coach Eddie Jordan today announced that David Cox has been relieved of his duties as associate head coach. “David is a good man and a good coach,” said Jordan. “We wish him nothing but the best moving forward. “We are very busy assessing the program, head to toe, starting with
BREAKING: Jacksonville’s Warren out
Cliff Warren will not be offered a new contract at Jacksonville. He had just completed his ninth season at JU where he led his squad to a 12-18 record this season. I’ll pass along the official statement once it is released.
OFFICIAL: Heath relieved of duties at South Florida
University of South Florida Athletics announced Friday men’s basketball coach Stan Heath has been relieved of his duties. Heath was 97-130 in seven seasons at USF, including 12-20 this past season. Coach Heath’s dedication to USF student-athletes and the many positives he brought to the program are appreciated. Incoming Director of Athletics Mark Harlan will
HOT: Grant keeps job at Alabama
Alabama AD Bill Battle released the following statement in support of head coach Anthony Grant: Over the last year I have spent a fair amount of time with Coach Anthony Grant. I have watched our team practice. I have watched them play. We have had several philosophical discussions. In every meeting we have had, I
OFFICIAL: Herrion resigns at Marshall
Marshall University men’s basketball coach Tom Herrion has resigned his position, MU Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick announced Friday. “After meeting with Mike earlier today, I have decided that it is in the best interest of all parties that I resign my position as head basketball coach at Marshall University,” Herrion said. “I greatly appreciate
HOT RUMOR: South Florida fires Heath
Multiple sources have said that Stan Heath has been fired this afternoon at South Florida. Heath had been at USF since 2007, and had 4 years left on his deal. It sounds like he would be owed closed to $1.5M as part of his buyout. The official announcement is expected late this afternoon.
Schafer steps down at Fontbonne (MO)
Steve Schafer, head men’s basketball and head women’s golf coach has recently stepped down at Fontbonne to take on other responsibilities at Benedictine College, in Mesa, Arizona. Director of Athletics Maria Eftink has the following to say about Schafer’s departure, "Though we are sad to see Coach Schafer leave Fontbonne; we are happy for him
St. Cloud State finalists
The search to replace the retiring Kevin Schlagel at St. Cloud State is winding down. On-campus interviews for the three finalists will be next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-19. The candidates are Matt Reimer, Matt Woodley and Rodell Davis. Reimer, current St. Cloud State assistant men’s basketball coach, will interview on Monday, March 16.
Peckinpaugh named head coach at Indiana Tech
ndiana Tech announced today that John Peckinpaugh has been hired as men’s head basketball coach. Peckinpaugh returns to Indiana Tech after serving as an assistant for the Warriors during the 2012-2013 season. Peckinpaugh served as recruiting coordinator and worked on budgeting, travel, and academic affairs for the team during his previous service at Tech. He
OFFICIAL: Braun resigns at Rice
First heard this rumor at lunch today (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/60469aea/hot-rumor-braun-done-at-ri…). It’s now official – Ben Braun has resigned at Rice. Rice Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard announced on Thursday that he has accepted the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Ben Braun effective immediately. “Ben and I met this morning to review the program and at that
Daily Dirt – 3/13/14
Crazy day…here are a few things that I’ve heard… • I have heard that Wichita State associate head coach Chris Jans in very high on the list at Bowling Green. He is in his sixth season for the undefeated Shockers. Jans won the NJCAA DII National Championship as the head coach at Kirkwood CC (IA)