Gary Holquist, the University of Minnesota Duluth head coach for the past 14 years, has stepped down from that position to become the new director of development at UMD. In 14 seasons at the head coaching helm, Holquist amassed a 206-197 overall record and earned a pair pf NCAA Division II playoff berths. Stay with
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OFFICIAL: Mount St. Mary’s Hires Christian
Mount St. Mary’s University has officially named Jamion Christian as its new head coach. A 2004 graduate of the Mount, Christian becomes the 21st head coach in the history of the program. Christian, was an assistant coach under Shaka Smart at VCU this season, helping guide the Rams to the Colonial Athletic Association title and
Prohm Gets 1-year Extension
Murray State coach Steve Prohm signed a one-year contract extension through the 2015-16 season, the school announced Monday. In his first season as head coach he led the racers to 31-2 mark, tying the record for most wins in a single season in Ohio Valley Conference history, and were the only team in Division I
Drexel Extends Flint
Drexel University announced Monday that head coach Bruiser Flint has signed a multi-year contract extension. Flint guided Drexel to a school-record 29 victories in 2011-12, which included a 19-game winning streak. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
Nebraska official release
Just wanted to pass along the official Tim Miles press release from Nebraska. Video and photo’s are included in the link. http://www.huskers.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&A… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.
BREAKING: Wagner to hire Mason
Wagner College will promote assistant coach Bashir Mason to replace Danny Hurley who departed for URI. According to sources, Mason sent a text around 7:00 tonight to some close associates announcing the news. Mason has been with Hurley for two seasons at Wagner, and was an assistant at Marist before that. He played at St.
BREAKING: Everhart fired at Duquesne
In a fairly surprising move, Ron Everhart will not be retained as head men’s basketball coach at Duquesne. He had two years remaining on his contract. Everhart compiled a 99-89 record in six seasons at Duquesne (46-50 in regular season Atlantic 10 play). His team finished with a 16-15 (7-9 A10) record this year. The
Southern Utah update
The search to replace Roger Reid at Southern Utah appears to be in the final stages. From what I’ve heard, there are three leaders in the clubhouse at this point. They are: Barret Peery – Head Coach Indian Hills CC. Played at Southern Utah. His IHCC team went 30-3 this season, his first at the
CONFIRMED: Nebraska hires Miles
Colorado State AD Jack Graham has confirmed that CSU’s Tim Miles will be hired as the next head coach at Nebraska. A news conference is expected for tomorrow where Miles will be formally introduced. Miles is believed to have received a 5-year deal worth in the neighborhood of $1.5 million per season.
"Interim" tag removed from BSC coach
The term “interim” has been removed Jamaal Jackson’s position title, and after one season as interim head coach of the Bluefield State College men’s basketball team, Jackson is now the team’s head coach. The College conducted a formal search for the position, and Jackson was selected from a field of applicants. His selection was announced
Daily Dirt – 3/23/12
Some “dirt” as we head into the weekend…. I’ve heard that Wisconsin-Whitewater assistant Dick Luther is going to retire. Luther has spent the past 46 years in basketball. I guess he’s figured he should go out on top – Whitewater won the DIII National Championship last weekend. Not sure what’s going on at the College
Wagner update
The Wagner job is a hot one right now. Even though Danny Hurley departed for URI, he has left the program in great shape. There are a lot of great candidates lining up for this one. Originally, it was Bobby Hurley’s job if he wanted it, but he decided to remain with his brother and