Multiple reports, including one from the Las Vegas Sun, are confirming that T. J. Otzelberger will become the next head basketball coach at UNLV. HoopDirt.com mentioned him earlier this morning in the Daily Dirt as “gaining momentum” here. The 41-year old has spent the past three seasons as the head coach at South Dakota State.
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Urbana University names new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Executive Director of Athletics Larry Cox announced Wednesday the hiring of Josh Gibson as head men’s basketball coach at Urbana University. Gibson, who becomes the 11th head coach in program history, spent the past seven years leading two NAIA programs including three seasons at Lourdes University (Ohio) and four at Brescia University (Ky.). His overall coaching record
Daily Dirt – 3/27/19
Still recovering after a crazy day yesterday (RECAP). A few things to kick today off… South Dakota State head coach T.J. Otzelberger is gaining momentum at UNLV. He’s has three very successful seasons with the Jackrabbits, going 70-33 with two Summit League Championships. Fogler is running this search. VERY early names at BYU: Mark Pope
Gibson resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Lourdes University
Lourdes University Athletic Director Janet Eaton has announced that Josh Gibson has submitted his resignation as the Gray Wolves’ head men’s basketball coach. In three seasons at the helm of the Gray Wolves, Gibson posted a 35-54 record, including an 18-13 mark in 2018-2019, a season in which Lourdes qualified for the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Hutchins promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Dartmouth
Dartmouth men’s basketball head coach David McLaughlin announced that his top assistant, Pete Hutchins, has been promoted to associate head coach. Both McLaughlin and Hutchins just completed their third year with the Big Green. “Pete clearly understands Dartmouth, the culture we are actively building and the importance of having relationships with our guys as well
3/26/19: Recap of a Wild DI Day…
What a crazy day it’s been at the DI level. I tried to keep up as best as I could – so much more going on than what I’ve published (assistants on the move tomorrow), and a ton of small college stuff happening as well. Here’s a recap of today’s DI action (click on the
REPORT: Washington State finalizing deal with Kyle Smith
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, Washington State is finalizing a deal with San Francisco’s Kyle Smith to become Cougars next head basketball coach. Smith led the Dons to a 21-10 (9-7 WCC) record this past season. The head coach at USF since 2016, Smith owns a 63-40 record at the school, and has
OFFICIAL: Settembre Named Head Basketball Coach at Tallahassee CC
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Confirming something that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier today (JUCO DIRT)… Tallahassee Community College director of athletics Rob Chaney has announced the hiring of Zach Settembre as head men’s basketball coach. Settembre, who served as interim head coach since mid-January, is the Eagles’ fourth head coach since joining the NJCAA in 1990 and succeeds Mark White,
Mercer Names Greg Gary Head Men’s Basketball Coach
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Greg Gary, who has helped guide Purdue to three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, has been named the 27th men’s basketball head coach at Mercer University, Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Tuesday. A veteran assistant coach with over 25 years at the NCAA Division I level, Gary has spent the last eight seasons working under
Moore to retire at DIII Wooster following 2019-20 season
Steve Moore, quite simply one of the most successful basketball coaches in NCAA Division III history, has announced that he’ll retire from the College of Wooster at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year. The 2019-20 season will mark Moore’s 33rd leading the Fighting Scots, and his 39th as a Div. III head coach. “I
OFFICIAL: Scott Cross Named Head Basketball Coach at Troy
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Scott Cross has been named Troy’s men’s basketball head coach, Senior Vice Chancellor for Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Tuesday. Cross averaged 19 wins in his 12 seasons as the head coach at UT Arlington and led the Mavericks to five postseason appearances. A fan reception will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the
REPORT: Donlon set to be named head coach at UMKC
According to a report by @goodmanhoops, Northwestern assistant Billy Donlon will be named as the head coach at UMKC. It sounds like the presser will take place on Friday. Donlon was the head coach at Wright State from 2010-16 (109-94), and then spent time as an assistant at both Michigan and Northwestern. More on this