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
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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)
HOT RUMOR: Braun done at Rice
The DirtKing is having lunch at the mall with Mr. Dirt and the kids. Just heard that Ben Braun will be bought out at Rice. He just finished year 6 and has 2 remaining. More on this after we finish our Japanese food.
Official LMU statement on Good
LMU Athletics Director Dr. William Husak announced today, Tuesday, that the contract for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Max Good has expired and will not be renewed for the 2014-15 season. Good completed his sixth season with an 85-74 setback last Saturday to BYU at the West Coast Conference Basketball Championships. "I wish to thank Max
BREAKING: Barbee fired at Auburn
Auburn dismissed Tony Barbee as its basketball coach Wednesday night after a Southeastern Conference Tournament loss that dropped his four-year record to 48-75 that included an 18-50 mark in league play. Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs informed Barbee of his decision after the game at the team hotel. "After careful evaluation of the last four