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Daily Dirt II – 3/12/12

A couple of things that I’ve heard tonight…. Doane College head coach Ian Brown is out. There are conflicting reports as to whether he resigned, or was fired, but I can definitely confirm that he is no longer the head coach at Doane. He has spent the past 10 seasons as the head coach at

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Tulsa Press Release

Tulsa head coach Doug Wojcik has been officially let go after 7 seasons. Wojcik compiled a 140-92 record in his seven seasons at the helm of the Golden Hurricane program. In his tenure, Wojcik guided Tulsa to three postseason appearances, winning the CBI Championship in 2008 and advancing to the NIT in 2009 and 2010.

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Virginia Intermont coach resigns

Virginia Intermont College has announced that head men’s basketball coach Scott Hoagland has resigned. Hoagland has been Virginia Intermont College’s men’s basketball coach since the 2007-2008 season. In his five years, Hoagland has compiled a record of 45-105 including a 2-3 record in post-season play. The search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

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Breaking: Wojcik Out at Tulsa

Doug Wojcik will not return as the University of Tulsa’s basketball coach, according to a Tulsa World report. School officials met with the coach during an early afternoon meeting. The university is expected to make a formal announcement at a 4 p.m. news conference today. Once we learn more we will keep you updated.

BREAKING: Shulman safe at UTC

I have just heard that Tennessee Chattanooga head coach John Shulman is safe and will remain as the Mocs’ head coach. There had been much speculation over the past few weeks that this was a situation to keep an eye on – after a 11-21 campaign, Shulman was definitely on the "hot seat". According to

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OFFICIAL: Weber fired

Illinois has officially fired Bruce Weber. Here are a few things from AD Mike Thomas’ press conference… *Thomas named assistant coach Jerrance Howard as the interim head coach. Thomas stated that he is a big fan of Howard’s, but said it will be new coach’s decision whether to keep him or not. Howard would serve

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LIVE LINK: Illinois press conference

Here’s the link to the press conference that Illinois AD Mike Thomas will hold at 11:00am CST (12:00 EST). Thomas will announce that Bruce Weber will no longer be the coach of the Illini. Weber will not be at the presser. He will issue a statement later in the day. Thomas will make a statement

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BREAKING: Weber fired at Illinois

According to multiple sources, Bruce Weber has been fired as the head coach at Illinois. It sounds like AD Mike Thomas will have some type of statement around 11:00am. Stay tuned for more on this one….

Sadler Out at Nebraska

Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne announced that he intends to make a change in the leadership of the Husker men’s basketball program. Osborne announced that Doc Sadler would not be retained for the 2012-13 campaign after six seasons as the Huskers’ head coach. Sadler compiled a 101-89 record in his six seasons at the helm,

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Update: the "other" USC

University of South Carolina head coach Darrin Horn is expected to meet with AD Eric Hyman sometime in the next week or so for their yearly end of season meeting. There is much speculation over Horn’s future at USC. The major sticking point here may be money. Horn would be owed $2.4 million ($800,000 over

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Daily Dirt – 3/8/12

Pretty quiet day so far – here are a few things that I’ve heard…. Strange situation at Mt. St. Mary’s right now. Early word was that interim head coach Matt Henry would not be considered for the job. I’ve now heard from two different people that not only is he in the running, he may

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Taladega’s Brown resigns

Talladega College head coach William Brown has resigned. In three seasons at TC, Brown comiled at 42-52 record (including an 11-19 record this season). An search for his replacement will begin shortly. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.