The University of Missouri announced on Monday that former University of Central Missouri head coach Kim Anderson, 58, a two-time graduate of Mizzou (’79 and ’81) and the 2014 NABC National Coach of the Year, has agreed to become the 18th men’s basketball coach in school history. Anderson will be officially introduced at a press
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Hester joins Houston staff
Veteran coach Talvin Hester has joined the University of Houston Men’s Basketball program, head coach Kelvin Sampson announced Monday. "We are excited to bring Talvin into our program. He is a high-character leader and has great relationships with basketball people at all levels in Houston and around the state of Texas. I love his enthusiasm
OFFICIAL: Murphy named assistant at BC
We reported this a few weeks ago – just wanted to follow up now that it is official… Boston College has hired Preston Murphy as assistant coach for the men’s basketball team, announced today by head coach Jim Christian. "We are thrilled to bring Preston back to Boston College," Christian said. "His ability to recruit
Henderson named assistant at NDSU
North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Eric Henderson will join the NDSU staff as an assistant coach. Henderson gained several years of coaching experience at Wayne State (Neb.) and Iowa State University before taking over boys’ basketball head coaching duties at Burlington Catholic Central HS in Wisconsin. "My
OFFICIAL: Extension for UNLV’s Rice
It was first reported this on 5/29 that UNLV’s Dave Rice would receive a contract extension (http://www.hoopdirt.com/news/885a87b1/extension-recommended-…). It is now been made official… UNLV men’s basketball head coach Dave Rice’s contact extension was approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on Friday during its meeting on campus. Rice’s contract has been
Helton out / Carter in at Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the resignation of Men’s Basketball Coach Andrew Helton, due to personal reasons. Helton returned the Greyhounds to the Lone Star Conference tournament in his second year as coach, which started a run of four consecutive appearances after ENMU had missed the championships for six
Peru State rumor…
I can confirm that Peru State has hired Eric Behrens as their new head basketball coach. We first mentioned that Behrens was a finalist on 4/21 (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/9ac6aaff/daily-dirt-4-21-14/…). Behrens was 283-62 in 13 seasons as the head coach at Omaha Central (NE) HS. The official announcement is expected on Monday.
Polykoff named head coach at Earlham
Earlham College Athletics Director Mike Bergum announced that Jason Polykoff has been named the next men’s basketball head coach for the Quakers. "Jason’s experience at a number of levels gives us confidence that he is a well-rounded coach and understands what it is going to take to become successful," Bergum said. "It is exciting to
Missouri rumor…
I have heard that the University of Missouri Board of Curators will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss issues related to the hiring of a new men’s basketball coach. The “hot” name making the rounds right now is Central Missouri head coach Kim Anderson. The Missouri native led his squad the DII National Championship
Warren named DBO at Maryland
Maryland men’s basketball head coach Mark Turgeon announced the hiring of Cliff Warren as the team’s director of basketball operations. “Cliff is an outstanding addition to our staff,” Turgeon said. “He brings a wealth of experience at the collegiate level and has had success at a number of different programs. We’re excited for Cliff and
Daily Dirt – 4/25/14
Today’s"dirt"… • I can confirm that Ole Miss assistant Al Pinkins will join Donnie Tyndall’s new staff at Tennessee. Pinkins had been on the Ole Miss staff since 2011, and spent eight years at Middle Tennessee before that. I’ve also heard that Tyndall’s entire staff will join him from Southern Mississippi. The biggest change will
Palmore out at Georgia
University of Georgia men’s basketball assistant coach Stacey Palmore will not return for the 2014-15 season, head coach Mark Fox announced Thursday. "We appreciate Stacey’s contributions to our program over the last five years and I have great respect for him as a coach and as a person," Fox said. "He has represented Georgia in