More "dirt"… • I have heard that Southern head coach Roman Banks has signed a contract extension. I have not heard any of the contract details. He is coming of a 23-win season and an NCAA Tournament appearance. • Mike Balado did join Richard Pitino at Minnesota as the DBO, but now there is word
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OFFICIAL: Nored named AC at S. Alabama
We reported this a few weeks ago as a rumor – it’s now official…. Alabama native Ronald Nored will be returning to his home state as the former Butler standout was named men’s basketball assistant coach at the University of South Alabama. New head coach Matthew Graves announced Tuesday that the Homewood product is the
Townsend Named Assistant at Drake
Drake University head men’s basketball coach Ray Giacoletti has announced the final member of his coaching staff with the hiring of Todd Townsend. Townsend, a former team captain and member of a Final Four team at Marquette, comes to Drake after spending the last four seasons in a similar role at Northern Illinois. While at
Daily Dirt – 4/15/13
A few things to start the week… • I have heard that Stephen F. Austin assistant head coach Brette Tanner will not be a candidate to replace Danny Kaspar at SFA, and will instead become an assistant at Abilene Christian. He had been on the SFA staff for the past seven seasons. I have also
Small college search updates
I have heard that two searches are entering the final stages. Here are some updates on what I’ve heard at St. Mary’s (MN) and Linfield (OR)….. • St. Mary’s (MN) This past week they reportedly had three candidates on campus. They were: Matt Bessen (UW-Stout Associate head coach), Nigel Jenkins, (Waldorf [IA] Head Coach –
Hutson to Return to SDSU
Justin Hutson, a former San Diego State men’s basketball assistant coach, is returning to Montezuma Mesa for a second stint, head coach Steve Fisher announced Monday. Hutson, who served as assistant coach at SDSU from 2006-2011, returns to the Aztecs after serving as an associate head coach at UNLV the past two seasons. Hutson is
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Harrison Named New Clayton State Head Coach
The Clayton State Department of Athletics and Athletic Director Carl McAloose announced the hiring of Paul Harrison today as the program’s new men’s basketball coach. Harrison, a native of Larchmont, NY, most recently served as the associate head coach at NCAA Division I Wofford College and becomes the fourth coach in the 23-year history of
Florida International rumor
Multiple sources are reporting that Norfolk State head coach Anthony Evans is emerging as the leader at Florida International. Evans has spent the past six seasons as the head coach at Norfolk State. Last season, his #15 NSU squad upset #2 Missouri in the NCAA Tournament. More on this as it develops.
Northwestern rumor
I have heard that new Northwestern head coach Chris Collins is considering Philadelphia 76ers assistant Brian James for a spot on his staff. James has also served as an assistant with the Pistons, Bucks, Raptors, and Wizards. He currently works for Chris Collins father Doug in Philadelphia and was also the head coach at Glenbrook
HOT RUMOR: Eddie Jordan to Rutgers
NJ.com is reporting that Eddie Jordan will be named the next head coach at Rutgers. He reportedly met with Rutgers officials this evening and the two sides reached an agreement. Jordan is a Rutgers alum (1977) who has been an NBA head coach with three different teams – Sacramento, Washington, and Philadelphia. We’ll keep you
HOT: Extension for Illinois’ Groce
University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced Saturday a one-year contract extension and raise for Fighting Illini Head Basketball Coach John Groce. The extension, which is pending University Board of Trustees approval, will keep Groce on the Illini sidelines through the conclusion of the 2017-18 season. He also will receive a $200,000 raise,