Drake University director of athletics Sandy Hatfield Clubb announced today that men’s basketball coach Mark Phelps has been released from his duties after five seasons as head coach. "Mark Phelps is a man of great integrity and honor," Hatfield Clubb said. "His high standards and values have been an asset to our student-athletes and the
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HOT RUMOR: Drake fires Phelps
Multiple sources are confirming that Drake has fired head coach Mark Phelps. An official announcement is expected either later today, or tomorrow morning. Drake went 15-17 and this season and Phelps has a record of 77-86 in his five seasons at the school. More on this when it becomes official.
BREAKING: Marist fires Martin
Marist College has announced that Chuck Martin has been relieved of his duties as head men’s basketball coach. A national search for Martin’s replacement will begin immediately. "I’m very appreciative of the hard work Chuck and his staff demonstrated over the past five years," Marist Director of Athletics Tim Murray said. "Chuck represented Marist with
OFFICIAL: McMillin out at Lynn
I blogged yesterday that I had heard Scott McMillin was out as the head coach at Lynn University (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/40bb5e9c/lynn-university-rumor/…). This has now been confirmed – Lynn has just released the following statement: Lynn University Director of Athletics Dr. Kristen Migliano announced that Scott McMillin has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. McMillin
Daily Dirt – 3/13/13
I am not a very religious man, but I’ve been watching this chimney all day! This is a very interesting process – looking forward the fourth ballot which is due in about an hour. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while waiting for the white smoke… • It sounds like Warren Wilson head
Hugh Durham Award finalists
The Hugh Durham Award is given annually to the nation’s top mid-major coach. The award is named in honor of Hugh Durham who had retired at the end of the 2004-05 season. Durham is one of just twelve coaches to have led two different programs to the NCAA Final Four (Florida State in 1972 and
Tennessee-Chattanooga rumors
Pretty interesting situation brewing down at Tennessee-Chattanooga. Head coach John Shulman has one year remaining on his contract ($138,000 base per season). Because UTC is currently searching for an AD (and won’t start the interview process until next month), the school will not offer him an extension. Shulman has said publically that he does not
HOT: Lewis not renewed at N. Michigan
The contract of Northern Michigan University men’s basketball coach Doug Lewis will not be renewed, according to NMU Athletic Director Forrest Karr. Lewis has been the Wildcats’ head coach for the last three seasons. This past year, Northern went 5-21 overall and 4-18 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for last place in the
BREAKING: San Jose State fires Nessman
After nine wins in each of the last two seasons, San Jose State University is initiating a search for a new men’s basketball head coach to replace George Nessman. Gene Bleymaier, the Spartans’ athletics director made the announcement. "George Nessman worked hard to create an environment for our student-athletes to be successful. We thank him
BREAKING: Siena fires Buonaguro
The Siena’s men’s basketball program will have a change in leadership. Mitch Buonaguro has been relieved of his duties as head coach. A national search for his successor is underway. Buonaguro served as lead assistant to Fran McCaffery during the most successful stretch in Siena basketball history from 2005-10. The Saints won three straight MAAC
Lynn University rumor
Two separate sources have told me that Lynn University and head coach Scott McMillin have parted ways. I don’t have too many more details, but I can confirm that he is no longer with the program. He had been the head coach there for the past nine seasons (181-129). I’ll post the official statement once
Ben Jobe award finalists
The Ben Jobe Award is presented annually to the top minority coach in division I men’s basketball. Coach Jobe is an icon in the history of basketball at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He is best known as the head coach of the Southern University, a position he held for 12 seasons. He has also