The search at the University of Rhode Island is in full swing. AD Thorr Bjorn is moving quickly on this one. Here are the names that I keep hearing…. Danny Hurley – Wagner head coach. If Bjorn is looking for a “hot” name and wants to make a splash, Hurley would be the guy. Hurley
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UNO to remain DI
University of New Orleans President Peter J. Fos announced that UNO’s athletic program will remain NCAA Division I, instead of transitioning to Division II. UNO is currently competing as a Division I independent. In April 2011, UNO received permission from the NCAA to begin the transition from Division I to Division II. In 2010, UNO
Mondry named interim HC at Mayville St.
The Mayville State University men’s basketball program will be under the direction of Andrew Mondry while the search for a new head coach continues. Mondry, A Minto, North Dakota native, has been with the program for four years as an assistant. He graduated from Mayville State University in the spring of 2009. Mike Moore plans
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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,