I have heard that the search to replace Sean Woods at Morehead State is in the final stages, and could be down to the final two. Witt/Kieffer is running the search which drew 115 applicants. I have heard that the final group that likely included: Jeremy Ballard – Assistant Coach Pittsburgh Josh Schertz – Head
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REPORT: Air Force Head Coach Dave Pilipovich will return next season
According to a report by Stars and Stripes, Dave Pilipovich will return to the Air Force bench next season. Pilipovich became the head coach at the Academy with eight games remaining in the 2011-12 season. He will enter the final year of his contract with a 72-94 overall record, including a 12-21 (4-14) mark this
Daily Dirt – 3/14/17
Working through a March blizzard. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while hoping the power doesn’t go out… The Cuonzo Martin to Illinois chatter is really starting to pick up. The current coach at Cal, Martin is a native of East St. Louis, IL (had to google that – I thought East St.
OFFICIAL: Brian Gregory Named Head Basketball Coach at South Florida
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USF Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced today the appointment of Brian Gregory, currently a member of the basketball staff at Michigan State University, as the 10th head coach of the USF men’s basketball program. Gregory, who has previously led programs at Georgia Tech (2011-16) and Dayton (2003-11) and spent nearly a decade as an
Johns Hopkins Head Coach Bill Nelson Announces Retirement
Bill Nelson, the longtime head coach of the Johns Hopkins men’s basketball team, announced today that he will retire at the end of the current academic year. The winningest coach in program history, Nelson will step down on June 30 after 31 years with the Blue Jays. Johns Hopkins will conduct a national search for
HOT: George Washington expected to retain Maurice Joseph
HoopDirt.com can confirm multiple reports that George Washington will retain interim head coach Maurice Joseph. While the formal offer has not been presented yet, it is expected to be later today. Joseph, who took over this season after Mike Lonergan was fired, led the Colonials to a 19-14 (10-8 A-10) record, and a berth in
HOT: South Florida to hire Brian Gregory
Multiple outlets are now reporting that South Florida will hire Brian Gregory. The former Dayton and Georgia Tech head coach spent this past season as a consultant to Tom Izzo at Michigan State. In his 13 seasons as a head coach, he compiled a 248-180 career record. An official announcement is expected shortly.
OFFICIAL: Cameron Dollar Dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at Seattle
Seattle University announced Monday that men’s basketball head coach Cameron Dollar will not return for the 2017-18 season. Dollar recently completed his eighth season with the Redhawks. “I am grateful to Coach Dollar and his staff for their dedication and commitment to the mission and values of Seattle University, especially with their emphasis on the
BREAKING: Ferrell Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at University of the Ozarks
University of the Ozarks Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Ferrell has resigned from his position to pursue other professional opportunities in Northwest Arkansas, Athletics Director Jimmy Clark announced Monday. Ferrell, who has been the head coach at Ozarks since the 2013-2014 season, guided the Eagles to the American Southwest Conference Tournament in his second season.
BREAKING: Seattle U. Fires Head Basketball Coach Cameron Dollar
HoopDirt.com can confirm that Cameron Dollar has been fired as the head basketball coach at Seattle University. The move was first reported by Jon Rothstein. Dollar had spent the past eight seasons as the head coach of the Redhawks where he put together a 107-138 mark, including 13-17 (5-9 WAC) this past season. He served
OFFICIAL: Grant McCasland Named Basketball Coach at North Texas
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Grant McCasland has been hired as North Texas men’s basketball head coach, Vice President and director of athletics Wren Baker announced Monday. “I am excited to welcome Grant McCasland as our 18th head men’s basketball coach,” Baker said. “Coach McCasland is a rising superstar in college basketball and possesses all of the qualities we desired
BREAKING: Duquesne does not retain Head Basketball Coach Jim Ferry
Duquesne University Director of Athletics Dave Harper announced today that Jim Ferry will not be retained as head men’s basketball coach. “In consultation with President Ken Gormley, we have decided to make a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program at Duquesne University,” said Harper. “I would like to thank Jim Ferry his efforts