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UW Oshkosh Coach Retires

Ted Van Dellen, announced Thursday his retirement as the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh head coach. Van Dellen guided the Titans to 358 wins and five National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) postseason appearances. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

Bryn Athyn names Baxter head coach

We reported this as a rumor earlier this month – just wanted to pass along the official statement from Bryn Athyn College now that the hiring of Justin Baxter has been confirmed. One interesting note….AD Matthew Kennedy said that there were over 700 applicants for the men’s and women’s basketball positions at Bryn Athyn. And

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BREAKING: Manning to Tulsa

According to an ESPN report, Kansas assistant Danny Manning will be the next head coach at Tulsa. Earlier today, I mentioned in my blog that he was emerging as the leader for Tulsa – looks like things have progressed pretty quickly. We’ll keep monitoring this situation and bring you more as we hear it. Sounds

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Berg out, Peterson in at Williston State

Eric Peterson, who has been an assistant coach at Williston State for five years will take over for Hunter Berg who has decided to move back to coaching the Teton Women’s Basketball program. Peterson served as Teton Basketball Assistant Coach for two stints. The first from 2005-2006 through the 2008-2009 season before he accepted a

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Daily Dirt – 3/28/12

A few quick items this morning…. Minnesota assistant Ron Jirsa will interview for the vacant head spot at Northland College (WI). Jirsa spent six seasons as a DI head coach (Georgia, Marshall). He has also been an assistant at Dayton, Tulsa, and Georgia. He is believed to be one of three finalists, and will reportedly

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Daily Dirt II – 3/28/12

Busy day in the “dirt” field! Here’s “Daily Dirt” #2 for today…. I mentioned in the earlier “Daily Dirt” that Minnesota assistant Ron Jirsa was in the final three for the Northwood (WI) job. I’ve heard that the other two candidates are Iowa Enegry (NBDL) assistant Bruce Wilson and former Minnesota State Moorhead head coach

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Black Hills adds assistant

Black Hills State University head men’s basketball coach, Bradd Schafer, announced today the hiring of Sam Holden as the men’s assistant basketball coach. Formerly a graduate assistant for the Yellow Jackets, Holden will take the reins in his new position effective immediately. Holden will take over a new role in his fifth season with the

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Pastner Gets Extension

The University of Memphis has extended the contract of coach Josh Pastner by one year, carrying him through the 2017 season. Pastner’s team went 26-9 this past season, won its second straight Conference USA tourney title and played in the NCAA tourney. The Tigers are 75-29 in his three seasons as head coach. Stay with

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K-State’s Martin to South Carolina

Kansas State head coach Frank Martin will be the next head coach at the University of South Carolina. The deal, which will would pay Martin in excess of $2 million per season needs to be approved by the USC Board of Trustees, which could happen as early as today. More on this as it becomes

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HOT RUMOR: Southern Illinois set to hire Hinson

Former Missouri State head coach and current Kansas DBO Barry Hinson is rumored to be the choice as the next head coach at Southern Illinois. Hinson was the head coach at Missouri State for nine seasons. While at Missouri State, Hinson guided the Bears to eight winning seasons, with four postseason NIT teams. He also

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Official South Carolina release

South Carolina has officially hired Frank Martin. Here is a link to the official press release and video from the press conference: http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/0327… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

Daily Dirt – 3/27/12

Crazy few days here at the HoopDirt world headquarters. Here are a few things I’ve heard as we get ready for the Final Four…. It sounds like the on-campus interviews are complete at Southern Utah. A decision should be made very shortly. Here are the three that are believed to be the finalists: http://hoopdirt.com/blog/d02438ca/southern-utah-update/… Keep

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