The search at McNeese State is coming to an end. I have heard that there are five finalists for the job. I reported in the Daily Dirt on 3/9 that BYU associate head coach Heath Schroyer, LSU Alexandria head coach Larry Cordaro, and Northwestern State assistant Jeff Moore were all involved. In this weekend’s DIRT,
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Andy Shantz Resigns as Men’s Basketball Coach at Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University Head Basketball Coach Andy Shantz announced that he will resign his position effective June 30, 2018. Colorado Mesa will begin the search for a new men’s basketball coach immediately. Shantz began his involvement in CMU basketball as a student. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1997, Shantz starting working as
OFFICIAL: David Patrick Named Head Basketball Coach at Cal Riverside
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A Division I assistant coach at perennial winners LSU and Texas Christian University with a stellar recruiting record has been named the next men’s basketball head coach at University of California, Riverside. David Patrick is credited with recruiting future No. 1 NBA draft pick Ben Simmons to LSU, and has also coached current NBA stars
University of Providence (MT) parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Anthony Owens
The Anthony Owens era of Argo basketball has come to an end in a mutual parting between the former Argo player and the University of Providence athletic department. Owen’s tenure lasted four years, after taking over as Head Coach before the 2014-15 season. “The University of Providence has decided a change in leadership for our
HOT: TCU’s David Patrick to become next Head Basketball Coach at UC-Riverside
HoopDirt.com can confirm that TCU assistant David Patrick will become the next head basketball coach at UC-Riverside. HoopDirt.com mentioned Patrick and his involvement here back on Saturday in the Weekend Dirt. He will replace Dennis Cutts who was fired back on January 1st. UCR associate head coach Justin Bell manned the ship after Cutts’ dismissal.
Joel Hopkins Inks 3-Year Extension at Shaw University
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Shaw University announced Tuesday that men’s basketball head coach Joel Hopkins has signed a three-year contract extension. Hopkins led the Bears to a Southern Division title for the second consecutive season while compiling a 20-9 overall record and two players selected First-Team All-CIAA during the 2017-18 campaign. “The University is so pleased to extend the
Coaching Industry Expert Joins Just Play
With 20 years in Coaching and Sports Technology and 6 with a competitor, Justin Scanson chooses Just Play because of high growth opportunity and doing it the “right way.” Just Play Sports Solutions, a Kansas City sports technology company, has expanded their team with a focus on industry expertise, demonstrated most recently by the hiring
BREAKING: Memphis Fires Tubby Smith
Memphis has fired head basketball coach Tubby Smith. The university has just issued the following statement: “After considerable deliberations & in the best financial interest of the University of Memphis, an agreement of separation with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tubby Smith has been reached. Details are to be finalized, & no further comment will be
REPORT: Thad Matta Turns Down Georgia Offer
According to a report just published by ESPN, Thad Matta has turned down an offer by Georgia to become their next head basketball coach. Matta was reportedly offered the job yesterday, and given 24 hours to make his decision. It sounds like he rejected a deal that would have paid him in the $15mm range
OFFICIAL: Marty Simmons Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Evansville
Director of Athletics Mark Spencer has announced that Marty Simmons has been relieved of his duties as men’s basketball head coach for the University of Evansville. “After evaluating our Men’s Basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary at this time,” Spencer said. “Today is particularly difficult because Coach Simmons has
Daily Dirt – 3/14/18
It’s been a crazy start to the week (and we’re continuing to dig out of a blizzard here in Boston). Here are some things that I’ve heard… Still waiting for the official announcement on the firing of Marty Simmons at Evansville. In the meantime, the hot name making the rounds there is former Indiana standout
REPORT: Ole Miss to Hire MTSU’s Kermit Davis
Ole Miss will hire Middle Tennessee State head coach Kermit Davis to replace Andy Kennedy according to a report this morning from Jon Rothstein. Davis has led MTSU to a 25-7 record, the program’s first-ever Top 25 ranking, and an NIT bid this season. MTSU won 31 games last year, and claimed both the 2016