UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip Dubois and Director of Athletics Mike Hill announced today that the 49ers have named University of Virginia associate head coach Ron Sanchez as the eleventh head men’s basketball coach in school history. Sanchez will be introduced at a press conference next week. I would like to thank Chancellor Dubois and Director
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James Wilhelmi’s contract not renewed at Winston Salem State
Winston-Salem State University will begin a national search for the next head of its storied men’s basketball program. WSSU Director of Athletics Tonia Walker has notified James Wilhelmi, head coach since June 2014, that the university will not renew his contract, which ends on May 31. “I want to express my appreciation to Coach Wilhelmi
REPORT: Charlotte to hire Virginia Associate Head Coach Ron Sanchez
Charlotte is expected to hire Virginia associate head coach Ron Sanchez as their new head coach. This was first reported earlier today by Evan Daniels. He will replace interim head coach Houston Fancher who took over in December after Mark Price was fired. Sanchez has been at Virginia for the past nine seasons. He has
REPORT: Penny Hardaway agrees to deal to become next Head Basketball Coach at Memphis
According to an ESPN report, Penny Hardaway has agreed to a deal to become the next head basketball coach at Memphis. He would replace Tubby Smith who was fired last week after two seasons with the Tigers. Hardaway is a Memphis native who was a standout for the Tigers before being selected with the 3rd
Jeremy Lewis Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cumberland University
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Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced Monday the hiring of CU alum Jeremy Lewis as the men’s basketball coach for the Phoenix, effective immediately. Lewis has spent the last nine years as the head coach for women’s basketball at Cumberland and the last 17 years at CU as a player, graduate assistant, full-time
Daily Dirt – 3/19/18
A few quick things to kick off what should be a busy week… The search at Little Rock is moving quickly. I’ve heard that it could be down to four candidates, with on campus interviews this week. The hot name here has been Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper. His squad is currently 22-12 and
DII DIRT: Buccilla Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Tiffin University
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Jerry Buccilla has resigned as the men’s basketball coach at DII Tiffin University (OH). Buccilla had just completed his fifth season as the head coach at TU. The Dragons finished this past season with a 7-21 (3-17) record, giving a Buccilla a 48-94 mark during his tenure. The Heidelberg University Hall
Evansville Search Update…
The hunt to replaced recently ousted Marty Simmons is moving quickly at Evansville. It sounds like the search committee has been working hard over the weekend, and on campus interviews will begin this week. The names being mentioned here are: Calbert Cheaney – Former Indiana standout, Evansville native. The three-time All-American, National Player of the
WATCH LIVE: Tom Crean Introductory Press Conference at Georgia
Tom Crean will be introduced as the new head basketball coach at Georgia today at 3pm ET. Watch the press conference live HERE.
BREAKING: Florida Atlantic Fires Head Basketball Coach Michael Curry
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Michael Curry has been relieved of his duties as Florida Atlantic University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately, Brian White, FAU’s vice president and director of athletics, announced today. The university would like to thank Coach Curry for his commitment to FAU during his time with the Owls. Unfortunately, results on the court did not
LSU Eunice Names Byron Starks Men’s Basketball Head Coach
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LSU Eunice has announced the addition of Byron Starks as the head coach of men’s basketball. Starks, regarded as one of the top high school coaches in the area and state, will lay the foundation for the start-up program that will begin play in the NJCAA for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The hire is pending
Daily Dirt – 3/16/18
Some things that I’ve heard while watching Porter Moser and Nate Oats show people that they can coach… The search is on at North Alabama as they become a DI program next season and join the Atlantic Sun Conference. It sounds like AD Mark Linder will not use a search firm and will instead rely