Just a quick update on the Friar’s coaching search….according to one of our sources as well as the Providence Journal, former Ohio State and Boston College head coach Jim O’Brien is NOT involved at Providence. Our sources told us that there has been no contact either way on this one – there were reports out
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HOT RUMOR: Davis out at Colgate
According to a source close to the situation, Emmett Davis has been fired as the head coach at Colgate. In 13 seasons, Davis went 163-214 including a 7-23 record this year. His team lost 11 in a row to start the season. The official announcement is expected shortly. **UPDATE** Emmett Davis has officially been "released"
Providence update
The search is progressing quickly at Providence. The early leader here appears to be Fairfield head coach Ed Cooley. Coach Cooley is a Providence native and former Boston College and URI assistant. His Stags are currently 25-7 and have advanced to the 2nd round of the NIT. He has put together back-to-back 20 win seasons
Florida Gulf Coast names….
There has been a lot of interest in the vacant Florida Gulf Coast job. Names range from up-and-coming assistants, to former NBA and DI head coaches – quiet a list! Here are the names that I’ve heard that have expressed some interest in the job: Casey Alexander -Associate Head Coach Belmont Anthony Anderson – Associate
Utah’s target
According to multiple sources, the University of Utah has targeted St. Mary’s head coach Randy Bennett as a prime choice to fill their vacant head coaching position. Bennett guided the Gaels to four-straight 25-win seasons and is the only coach in school history to lead teams to back-to-back 20-win campaigns. Over the last four years,
Random News and Rumors….
Here are a bunch of items that have come across my desk in the past few days…. It sounds like DII Henderson State will be wrapping up interviews on Thursday and could possibly make a decision over the weekend. The most interesting name that I’ve heard here is Rand Chappell. He was most recently the
Lamar candidates
It’s been less than 24 hours since Steve Roccaforte was dismissed at Lamar, but three names have begun to emerge as the leaders to replace him. The three strongest contenders so far appear to be: Alvin Brooks – Associate Head Coach Houston. Has been at UH for 13 seasons. Was the head coach from 1993
HOT RUMOR: DIII legend to retire
I’ve got this from a great source – it appears that Colby College head coach Dick Whitmore will announce his retirement today after 40 seasons. He amassed 637 wins in his 40 years at Colby which included 31 winning seasons. His Colby teams have reached the post-season 27 times. He was honored as Coach of
Texas Tech update
Not sure what’s going on at Texas Tech. A lot of people are saying that Billy Gillispie will be named head coach as early as today. I’m not sure I buy that one however. According to multiple sources, Tech president Guy Bailey has said that no offer has been made to any candidate and none
Wyoming update
In my blog on March 4th, I mentioned that I heard St. John’s assistant Mike Dunlap was the favorite at Wyoming (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/9db6efd6/wyoming-update/…). It now appears that he officially interviewed for the job yesterday, and is still believed to be the front-runner. There are rumors that a decision and announcement could be made shortly. Stay tuned….
Small College Rumor
I’ve heard that Paine College (GA) is going to name interim head coach Jimmy Link as their full-time coach. He replaced Ron Spry midway through this season after Spry "resigned". There will most likely be a news conference today to announce this move. Link has been an assistant at Washington College, Flagler, and Newberry.
Hot Rumor: Fresno State to fire Cleveland?
According to a source, Fresno State will part ways with head coach Steve Cleveland. The Fresno State athletic department issued a statement yesterday saying that talks were still on-going between Cleveland and AD Thomas Boeh. An official announcement is expected later today. Cleveland is 92-98 in 6 seasons at Fresno.