With a bunch of DI searches underway, here’s a quick update on some of the search firms that I’ve heard, as well as some updates from schools not not using them. Cal Poly – Collegiate Sports Solutions (Jeff Schemmel) – search update HERE. Fairfield – Ventura Partners (Katy Young Staudt) Mercer – Fogler Consulting Southern
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Alexander Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Northwest Christian University
Eddie Alexander, who has been with the Northwest Christian University men’s basketball program since 2015, shed the title of Interim Head Coach as Athletic Director Corey Anderson named Alexander to the position permanently. Anderson said, “It is with great pleasure that I announce Eddie Alexander as our Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Ten months ago
Harris not renewed as Head Basketball Coach at SIUE
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SIUE announced that the contract for Jon Harris will not be renewed. Harris was only the second men’s basketball head coach in its NCAA Division I era. “We want to thank Jon Harris for his efforts on behalf of Cougar basketball for the past four years. We wish Jon well in his future endeavors,” said
Troy Dismisses Men’s Basketball Coach Phil Cunningham
Troy Senior Vice Chancellor for Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Monday a change in leadership in the men’s basketball program as head coach Phil Cunningham has been relieved of his duties following his sixth season at Troy. ‘I want to thank Phil Cunningham and his staff for their dedication to Troy University,” McClain said. “They have
Cal Poly Search Update
The search to replace Joe Callero at Cal Poly is moving at warp speed. Callero, who officially resigned on March 6th, coached the last two games of the season for the Mustangs, wrapping up a 6-23 (2-14 Big West) season on Saturday. Callero will reportedly be paid a $137,000 buy out for the one year
OFFICIAL: Johnson fired at Fairfield
Following up on a report from earlier today. The change at Fairfield has now been made official… Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann announced on Monday that he has initiated a change in the leadership of the Men’s Basketball program, commencing a search to replace Head Coach Sydney Johnson. “I want to thank Coach Johnson for
Sterling College (KS) Head Basketball Coach Resigns
The Sterling College Athletic Department has announced that Dean Jaderston will resign his position as the head men’s basketball coach at Sterling College. Coach Jaderston will transition to full time chaplain at Sterling College for the rest of the year. He is actively pursuing some new opportunities for ministry, and will continue to lead Northern Pines, the Christian
Niagara fires Head Basketball Coach Chris Casey
Director of Athletics Simon Gray has announced that after six years as the men’s basketball head coach, Chris Casey has been relieved of his duties at Niagara University. Gray will begin a national search immediately to find the 22nd head coach of the Purple Eagles. “Chris Casey is a man of integrity and he was 100 percent
DI DIRT: Johnson out at Fairfield
I can confirm that Sydeny Johnson is out as the head basketball coach at Fairfield. Johnson went 116-147 in his eight seasons with the Stags, including 9-22 (6-12 MAAC) this past season. The former head coach at Princeton now has a career mark of 182-200. An official announcement is expected later this morning.
Bob Hoffman Fired at Mercer
Mercer Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Monday that men’s basketball head coach Bob Hoffman has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Cole and Hoffman met Monday morning to discuss the status of the program. At this time Cole informed Hoffman that a change in leadership would take place. “Coach Hoffman has made an
DIII DIRT: St. Joseph’s College – Long Island Opens
Kevin Spann is no longer the head basketball coach at DIII St. Joseph’s College – Long Island. Spann had been the head coach at the school since the 2014-15 season. He ends his tenure with a 47-81 record including a 5-20 (4-16 Skyline) mark this past season. In his first season in charge, Spann led
TCU Assistant Coach placed on Administrative leave
TCU’s Barker becomes second assistant suspended in bribery case. In what has been a very busy few days in the college basketball pay-for-play bribery scandal, another assistant coach has been placed on administrative leave. TCU Director of Athletics Jeremiah Donati has released the following statement regarding Horned Frogs assistant Corey Barker: “While TCU conducts an