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OFFICIAL: McConnell tabbed as Head Coach at TAMIU

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Following up on HoopDirt.com’s DIRT from earlier this week…. After an exhaustive and thorough nationwide search, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Director of Athletics Griz Zimmermann announced the hiring of Rodney “Mac” McConnell as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “This is an excellent hire for the men’s basketball program,” said TAMIU President Dr. Pablo

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Overton Steps Down as Lions Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Lincoln University Director of Athletics Harry Stinson III announced today that Doug Overton has stepped down as the men’s basketball head coach due to personal reasons. Overton was in his fourth season as the Lions’ head coach. The Lions were the top rebounding team in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in 2019-20, leading the conference

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HOT: Linder named Head Basketball Coach at Wyoming

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University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Monday the hiring of Jeff Linder as head coach of the Cowboy Basketball Team. Linder is the 22nd head coach in Wyoming history.  He led Northern Colorado to three-straight 20-win seasons. “Jeff (Linder) turned around the basketball program at Northern Colorado and developed his team into one

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Daily Dirt – 3/17/20

A few quick things that I’ve heard on St. Patrick’s Day… I mentioned Northern Colorado head coach Jeff Linder at Wyoming a few times last week. I’ve been told by multiple sources that he is now the clear cut leader, but it is not done yet. It seems like things are moving quickly in Laramie,

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Bryce Drew named head basketball coach at Grand Canyon

Three-time NCAA tournament head coach and March Madness legend Bryce Drew has been selected by Grand Canyon University to serve as its new men’s basketball head coach. “We are unbelievably excited to have Bryce Drew lead our basketball program into its next phase of development,” GCU President Brian Mueller said. “Bryce built a very successful

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OFFICIAL: Padgett out as Head Basketball Coach at Samford

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Following up on some DIRT from yesterday. Here’s the official statement on Samford’s coaching change: Samford University head men’s basketball coach Scott Padgett will not return next season after serving the past six years, Director of Athletics Martin Newton announced. “I want to thank Coach Padgett for his service to Samford University and I sincerely

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Jones Named UNC Pembroke Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach

UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Drew Richards announced Monday that he has retained the services of interim head coach Tony Jones who will now join his coaching staff as associate head coach. “Tony has not only proven to the entire region that he is a talented coach, but he has also shown that he

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D2 DIRT: Texas A&M International set to hire Tarleton State assistant

I can confirm that Texas A&M International will name Mac McConnell as their new head men’s basketball coach. McConnell had spent the past three seasons as an assistant at Lone Star Conference foe Tarleton State University. The TSU alum has previously served the head coach at Ranger College (2007-11) and East Central University (2011-13). McConnell

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Goodson Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Rhodes College

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Rhodes College Director of Athletics Matt Dean has announced the hiring of Steven “Zo” Goodson as head men’s basketball coach, effective March 16th. Goodson is the eighth men’s basketball coach at Rhodes since World War II. Goodson comes back to Memphis after spending a year at High Point University as the director of player development. The University of Kentucky graduate and Tell City, Ind. native

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Daily Dirt – 3/16/20

I’ve heard that Parker is running the search at UIC. Some very (very) early names here: former Illinois special assistant Jamall Walker, Kansas assistant Jerrance Howard, Nebraska assistant Armon Gates, and Western Michigan head coach Steve Hawkins. More on this one as it shakes out. Andy Kennedy has been licking his chops for a while

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HOT: Samford fires Scott Padgett

Scott Padgett has been relieved of duties as the head coach at Samford. I teased this one earlier today on Twitter…it’s now officially hitting the twitterverse as Jeff Borzello has run with it. Padgett went 84-115 (.422) in his six seasons as the Bulldogs head coach. This story will be updated as it develops.

Grand Canyon Search Update

The search to replace Dan Majerle at Grand Canyon is moving pretty quickly. It sounds like former USA Basketball and Phoenix Suns President Jerry Colangelo is very involved in this one (and is currently serving as a “Strategic Advisor”). A common thread so far – all guys with head coaching experience. Here are some of

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