I’ve talked about the NC A&T gig a few times over the past week. I can confirm the four finalists (http://www.hoopdirt.com/blog/697a8993/nc-aampt-update/…), and I am now hearing that Cy Alexander may be the leader in the clubhouse. According to multiple sources, he may have already been offered the job. From what I’ve gathered, he is currently
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LIVE LINK: Talladega College press conference
Talladega College will announce the hiring of a new men’s basketball coach tonight at 6:45pm. The live announcement can be seen by following this link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/talladega-college… TC officials have been mum on who the new head coach will be. Whoever the choice is will take over for William Brown III who resigned in early March.
Daily Dirt II – 4/19/12
Busy day here at HD Headquarters – here’s some more "dirt"….. I can confirm that Jake Headrick is out as the head coach at Chipola – he will be joining Benny Seltzer’s new staff at Samford. Headrick will return home to his native Alabama after spending the past three years at the helm at Chipola
OFFICIAL: Jarvis agrees to extension at FAU
I mentioned this in the "Daily Dirt" yesterday – it’s now official. Florida Atlantic head coach Mike Jarvis has agreed to a three-year contract extension. Here’s the official release: http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041712aaa.… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Daily Dirt – 4/18/12
Here are a few things that I’ve heard….. According to sources, Oral Roberts assistant Tom Hankins is departing for a similar position at Southern Illinois. Hankins has been at ORU for 14 seasons – 12 under current head coach, and 2 under new Southern Illinois head coach Barry Hinson. Missouri coordinator of operations Tony Hanson
HOT RUMOR: Larry Brown to SMU
According to ESPN, Larry Brown is set to become the next head coach at SMU. The hold-up right now appears to be with the hiring of Illinois State head coach Tim Jankovich as Brown’s assistant and apparent coach-in-waiting. Apparently Brown and Jankovich want it in writing that Jankovich will take over whenever Brown decides to
Dunlap resigns at Southeastern
John Dunlap has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Southeastern University. Dunlap, who spent 11 seasons at Southeastern, has won over 460 games in his career, and is Polk County’s all-time winningest basketball coach. Dunlap went 256-142 during his tenure at SEU, including winning the program’s only national championship back in 2005. He
Eastern Illinois Hires Assistant
Eastern Illinois head men’s basketball coach Jay Spoonhour has announced the hiring of Bob Sundvold as the first assistant coach on his staff. Sundvold has more than 30 years of coaching experience as both a head coach and assistant coach. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Babul named assistant at Wagner
Wagner Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bashir Mason has rounded out his coaching staff with the appointment of former UMass standout and most recently the Director of Basketball Operations at Auburn University, Mike Babul, as an assistant coach. Babul joins Scott Smith and Marquis Webb as assistant coaches for the upcoming season. Babul served under head
Daily Dirt – 4/17/12
Today’s "dirt"…. According to multiple sources, West Virginia assistant Jerrod Calhoun will become the head coach at Fairmont State (WVa.) Calhoun has been on Bob Huggins staff since 2007 – serving as the DBO for four seasons before being promoted last spring. The official announcement is expected at 4:00 today. Look for former Duquesne head
Idaho State Hires Two Assistants
Idaho State men’s basketball coach Bill Evans has announced that Andy Ward and Jay Collins will join him on the staff as assistant coaches. Both played for Evans when he was the head coach at Southern Utah. Ward comes to Idaho State after spending five years as the head coach and the last two years
Fairmont State Press Release
Jerrod Calhoun has officially been named the 11th head men’s basketball coach at Fairmont State. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.