University of South Florida Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today the hiring of nationally honored University of Kentucky assistant coach and Dominican National Team head coach Orlando Antigua to lead the USF men’s basketball program. Antigua, who helped lead the Wildcats to their third Final Four appearance in the last four years on Sunday,
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HOT: Ladner to Southeastern Louisiana
I first mentioned Jones County JC head coach Jay Ladner as a "hot" name for Southeastern Louisiana last week ( http://hoopdirt.com/blog/bb901dd2/southeastern-louisiana-rum…). Now according to two separate sources, he has been offered and will accept the job. Jones led his squad to the NJCAA National Championship this past season. More on this when it becomes official.
ESPN: Cal’s Montgomery could retire
ESPN’s Andy Katz is reporting that Cal head coach Mike Montgomery will meet with AD Sandy Barbour on Monday to discuss his future. According to Katz, Montgomery is leaning towards retiring. Here’s a link to the article: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/106987… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Appalachian State rumors…
Now that NC State associate head coach Bobby Lutz has withdrawn from the search at Appalachian State, AD Charlie Cobb is on to plan B. Here are some of the names that I’ve heard the most when talking about this search… Duggar Baucom – Head Coach VMI. His squad is currently 22012 and still alive
Washington State and Boston College updates
Two of the best schools right now at keeping info close to the vest are Washington State and Boston College. All of the candidate lists at these schools have been put together by media speculation. There are no confirmed legit candidates at either place. Here’s a quick look at some things we’ve been able to
Amaker to remain at Harvard
Harvard Athletics has announced that men’s basketball head coach Tommy Amaker will remain with the program. "After thoughtful deliberation, I continue to realize my heart is at Harvard," Amaker stated. "To teach, lead and serve at this amazing institution, and in this special community, is truly meaningful to me." "Tommy is a great leader, a
Extension recommended for Rice at UNLV
UNLV President Donald Snyder and Director of Athletics Tina Kunzer-Murphy have announced that they will recommend to the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents that head men’s basketball coach Dave Rice’s contract be extended two years through the 2018-19 basketball season. That recommendation will include an incentive package that will provide additional compensation
BREAKING: Gardner to IUPUI
I mentioned yesterday that Memphis assistant Jason Gardner was involved with the IUPUI job (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/a3d772a8/iupui-rumors/…). Now, I have heard that he has in fact been offered the job and will accept. The former Indiana Mr. Basketball and Arizona standout is expected to be formally introduced on Monday.
HOT RUMOR: Fang Mitchell out at Coppin State
According to the Baltimore Sun, and now confirmed by one of my boots on the ground, Coppin State will not renew the contract of long-time head coach Fang Mitchell. Mitchell has been the head coach at Coppin State since 1986. He has compiled a 429-417 record over that span including an upset of second seeded
Majerle promotes Benson at GCU
Grand Canyon University head men’s basketball coach Dan Majerle today announced that TJ Benson has been named an assistant coach, effective immediately. Benson will enter his third season with the program in 2014-15, after having previously served as an assistant coach in 2012-13 and the Director of Basketball Operations this past year. "I’m excited for
OFFICIAL: Emerson’s O’Brien retires
Mentioned this in yesterday’s blog. It’s now official… Jim O’Brien, Emerson College’s men’s basketball coach, announced his retirement today, after three successful years of helping to rebuild the program. O’Brien’s last day is April 30. Dean of Students Ronald Ludman shared O’Brien’s decision in an email to the community, and thanked him for his "thoughtful
Daily Dirt – 3/28/14
Friday’s “dirt”… • According to multiple reports, Wendell Moore is no longer a part of Danny Manning’s staff at Tulsa. He had been at Tulsa for the past two years and was previously an assistant at UMKC and Florida Atlantic. • Apparently Interviews are underway at Brooklyn College (NY). Some of the names that I