Following-up on today’s earlier report. Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson has officially been named as the new head basketball coach at Arkansas State. Here’s the release from ASU: Bryan Hodgson, regarded as one of the top recruiters and assistant coaches in the nation with 15-plus seasons as a collegiate coach, has been hired as head coach
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Leslie out as Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Valley CC
Trinity Valley CC has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Mark Leslie: Trinity Valley Community College has announced that the contract of third-year head men’s basketball coach Mark Leslie will not be renewed. A national search for his successor will begin immediately. “We thank Mark for his years of
REPORT: Alabama assistant headed to Arkansas State
I mentioned Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson’s name at Arkansas State back on 3/19 (DAILY DIRT). It sounds like this is now a done deal. According to a Jeff Goodman Tweet, Hodgson will be named as the Red Wolves new head basketball coach. Hodgson has been at Alabama for the past four seasons, coming with Nate
Daily Dirt II: 3/22/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Busy day…here’s a second edition of the DD… Earlier today, I mentioned some names at High Point (HERE). I have been told by multiple sources that UConn assistant Luke Murray needs to be added to the list. He has been at UConn for the past two seasons, and also worked at
OFFICIAL: Mills named Head Basketball Coach at Wichita State
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Following up on last night’s report…Wichita State has officially named Paul Mills as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the statement from the school: Wichita State will introduce Paul Mills as its 27th head men’s basketball coach at 3:30 p.m. Thursday inside Charles Koch Arena. This event is free and open to the public with streaming available
Daily Dirt – 3/22/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that Army has wrapped up second round interviews, and a decision is looming. One name that I keep hearing is George Washington assistant Zak Bosivert. He is a former assistant at Army (2016-21), who has also worked at Indiana State, Maine, Fairleigh Dickinson and Iona. Interesting names popping
Cabrera to be named Head Coach at Northwestern State
Back on 3/13, I mentioned Tallahassee CC head coach Rick Cabrera’s involvement at Northwestern State. I can now 100% confirm what Jon Rothstein tweeted – Cabrera will be named as the Demon’s new head coach. The former assistant at Arkansas State, Austin Peay, Tennessee Tech, and Chattanooga currently has TCC at 29-5 and set to play
REPORT: Wichita State set to hire ORU’s Paul Mills
According to an ESPN report, Wichita State is set to name Paul Mills as their next head men’s basketball coach. Mills has been the head coach at Oral Roberts for the past six seasons (106-84 – .558), leading his team Summit League titles in two out of the past three years. This season, the Golden
Hurley extended at Arizona State
Sun Devil Athletics made a significant move to reaffirm Arizona State University’s commitment to the Sun Devil Men’s Basketball program. Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson announced that Sun Devil Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bobby Hurley has agreed to an extension that will keep him with the program through the 2026 season, subject to approval by
Castleberry replaces Anderson as Head Coach at FDU
Following the departure of head coach Tobin Anderson after FDU men’s basketball’s historic run to the Second Round of the NCAA Championship, Knights Director of Athletics Bradford Hurlbut announced Tuesday the elevation of assistant coach Jack Castleberry to the role of head coach. Castleberry becomes the ninth individual to lead the Burgundy and Blue. Castleberry will be introduced at
D3 DIRT: Washington College (MD) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Aaron Goodman is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Washington College (MD). Word on the street is that Goodman is currently pursuing other opportunities. Goodman had spent the past eight years as the head coach of the Shoremen, where he put
Griffin named Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Bucknell
One of the catalysts of some of Bucknell’s all-time greatest men’s basketball teams is returning home. John Griffin III, a 2008 Bucknell graduate, has been selected as the 22nd head coach of the Bison men’s basketball program, director of athletics and recreation Jermaine Truax announced today. Griffin, who has spent the last four seasons as associate