According to a Jon Rothstein report, IUPUI (IU Indianapolis as of 7/1) intends to hire University of Indianapolis head coach Paul Corsaro as their new head coach. I first mentioned Corsaro and his involvement here back on 3/13 (DAILY DIRT). Corsaro is an Indianapolis native has gone 78-36 (.684) in his four seasons at UIndy. This
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Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard to kick-off Sweet 16 week… I have heard that the search at Cal Poly is done, and an announcement could be made as early as today. From what I hear, D2 Colorado Mesa Mike DeGeorge is the leader here. DeGeorge has been a D2/D3 head
Rice names Rob Lanier Head Basketball Coach
Story courtesy Rice Athletics Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Sunday that Rob Lanier has been named the 26th head men’s basketball coach at Rice. Lanier will be formally introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, March 26. Final details will be distributed on Monday. Lanier brings more than 30 years
DeVries named Head Basketball Coach at West Virginia
Darian DeVries, who led Drake to six consecutive 20-win seasons and has a career .732 winning percentage as a head coach, has been named the 23rd head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today. “Coach DeVries is a phenomenal basketball coach and an even better person and
Featured Job: Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach – WashU
Washington University (WashU) is a selective, private research institution that was founded in 1853 with highly ranked undergraduate programs and top ranked graduate programs including the Olin Business School and the School of Medicine. WashU is located in St. Louis, the second largest city in Missouri which has a thriving music and arts scene, unique
Owens named Assistant Basketball Coach at DePaul
Chris Holtmann has announced Jack Owens as the first assistant coach on his men’s basketball staff at DePaul. Owens joins DePaul from Ohio State where he spent two seasons following a five-year stint as head coach at Miami (Ohio). “After working with Jack over the last several years I know firsthand how much he adds
BREAKING: Dusty May to Michigan
According to a Woj-Bomb, FAU’s Dusty May is headed to Michigan. May, who led Florida Atlantic to the Final Four last season, has gone 126–69 (.646) in his six seasons Boca. He began his career in the Big Ten as a manager at Indiana for Bob Knight. UPDATE: Michigan President Santa Ono has now confirmed
NAIA NEWS: Tennessee Wesleyan opens
Ray Stone, a 2000 graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan, will step away from his position as the head men’s basketball coach, and transition to the role Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations. Stone just completed his sixth season as head coach of the men’s basketball program, and has served his alma mater in a variety of
Cornell’s Earl named Head Basketball Coach at William and Mary
William & Mary Athletics Director Brian D. Mann announced today that Cornell University head coach Brian Earl will take the reins of men’s basketball at W&M. Earl becomes the 32nd head coach in the Tribe’s 119-year history. He will be formally introduced to the Tribe community at a date to be determined. The 1999 Ivy League Player
Johnson C. Smith’s Joyner announces retirement
After 36 years as the head of coach of Johnson C. Smith University men’s basketball team, Stephen Joyner, Sr. is retiring. The legendary coach walks away with 600 wins recognized by the NCAA, the third most in CIAA men’s college basketball history. After a stint as an assistant coach at Virginia Union University, he received his first head
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Richardson III named Head Basketball Coach at Elizabeth City State
John Richardson III, who took over as the interim head coach at D2 Elizabeth City State on January 8th, has officially had the interim tag removed. Here’s the statement that ECSU issued today announcing the move: Elizabeth City State University Athletics announced on Thursday, March 21st that John Richardson III has been named the Men’s Basketball Head
OFFICIAL: Rob Lanier out at SMU
After doubling his win total from year one to year two, Rob Lanier has been fired as the head basketball coach at SMU. Here’s the statement from the school which doesn’t address why Lanier was let go: SMU Director of Athletics Rick Hart has announced a change in leadership for the Mustang men’s basketball program. “We want to