Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich will transition to a new role within the department and serve as a special advisor to the director of athletics. “Coach Mihalich has been an incredible leader, educator, and steward of our men’s basketball program
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Daily Dirt – 3/19/21
Yesterday was nuts. Curious to see what today will bring. Here are some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like Matt Scherbenske is no longer the associate head coach at the University of Central Arkansas. He had been on the Bears staff for the past six seasons. No official word on his departure from UCA,
Chris Mack jettisons two assistants at Louisville
Earlier today, in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned that Luke Murray was out as an assistant at Louisville. Multiple reports, including one from Cardinal Authority are confirming that move, as well as the release of fellow assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Murray had been at Louisville for the past three seasons. He had also spent time
REPORT: South Florida investigating issues in Men’s Basketball program
According to Draft King’s [and USF’s The Daily Stampede founder] Collin Sherwin, South Florida is investigating associate head coach Tom Herrion and head Coach Brian Gregory. Sherwin Tweeted the following: South Florida released the following statement earlier today: Also, according to multiple reports, six USF men’s basketball players have entered the NCAA Transfer Portal over
Fordham Search Update
The search at Fordham has been narrowed down to a final group, and the decision could be made by as early as tomorrow. I’ve talked to a bunch of people around it, and here is what I’ve heard: Tony Barbee (associate to the head coach Kentucky): Word on the street is that he is in
The New Era of Recruiting
We know coaching staffs are beginning to shift their resources and focus to recruiting. But many staffs will find themselves echoing some of the same things they’ve said to their team throughout the season: Be adaptable and find a way.
OFFICIAL: Otzelberger named head coach at Iowa State
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T.J. Otzelberger, who has crisscrossed the nation recruiting all-star talent and building championship-level programs, is returning “home” as the 21st head men’s basketball coach in Iowa State history. Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard made the announcement Thursday. Otzelberger will be introduced virtually Friday at 10:30 a.m. CT and that news conference feed will be available
Daily Dirt – 3/18/21
Today’s Daily Dirt… Early names that I’ve heard in the mix for spots on Dwayne Killings new staff at Albany include Vermont assistant Hamlet Tibbs and Roman Catholic (Philly) head coach Matt Griffin. Tibbs has been at UVM for the past seven years, but coached at Albany Academy, and with the Albany City Rocks before
Cameron Dollar departs Washington Staff
Washington assistant Cameron Dollar has announced via Twitter that he has departed the Huskies men’s basketball staff. Dollar, the former head coach at Seattle, had been with Mike Hopkins at UW for the past three seasons. He also spent 2002-09 at UW on Lorenzo Romar’s staff before taking over at Seattle.
Former UNH, Furman head coach Jackson named Missouri Valley Conference Commish
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The Missouri Valley Conference Presidents Council has announced that Jeff Jackson – currently the Executive Associate Commissioner of the Big 12 Conference – has been named the Conference’s 10th commissioner. He will officially begin his new role on July 1, following Doug Elgin as he ends his 33-year tenure as commissioner of the MVC on
D3 DIRT: Defiance College Opens
I can confirm that Scott Cutter is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Defiance College (OH). In his six seasons as the Yellow Jackets head coach, Cutter amassed a 38-94 (.288) record, including a 1-6 record during the COVID shortened 2020-21 season. Prior to being hired at DC, Cutter served as an
Drake Announces 8-yr Contract Extension For Darian DeVries
Drake University Director of Athletics Brian Hardin has announced that the University and head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries have agreed to an 8-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season. DeVries, who is currently in his third season at Drake, guided the Bulldogs to their first at-large selection to the NCAA Tournament this season after compiling