Earlier today in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned Rice head coach Mike Rhoades as an early contender for VCU. It looks like things moved quickly here, as Gary Parrish is the first to report that this is a done deal. Rhoades, a former assistant under Shaka Smart at VCU just wrapped up his third season
BREAKING: UMass set to hire Winthrop’s Pat Kelsey
According to a tweet by CBSSports.com’s Jon Rothstein, UMass will hire Winthrop head Coach Pat Kelsey to replace recently fired Derek Kellogg. Kelsey just wrapped up his fifth season at Winthrop where he compiled a 102-59 record, including a 26-7 mark this past season. This year’s team won the Big South, and advanced to the
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
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
BREAKING: UMass fires Head Basketball Coach Derek Kellogg
University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced on Thursday that men’s basketball head coach Derek Kellogg has been relieved of his duties. “Decisions like this are always difficult but after a thorough review of our men’s basketball program, I believe that a leadership change is needed to realize a higher level of competitive
HOT: Maurice Joseph Named Interim Head Coach at George Washington
The George Washington University announced today that Maurice Joseph has been named Interim Head Coach of the men’s basketball team. “I am eager and well prepared to begin this journey with the 13 student-athletes in our locker room and the tight-knit group of coaches that I will rely upon heavily,” said Joseph. “It is a
University of Rhode Island Staff Update
Head coach Dan Hurley has announced the addition of two new members of the Rhode Island men’s basketball staff – Daniel Anthony and Tyron Boswell – for the start of the 2016-17 season. Boswell joins the Rams’ staff as the director of basketball operations. He arrives in Kingston after spending the previous seven years with
Lonergan to seek appropriate relief from George Washington for his wrongful termination and treatment.
According to a statement released by the attorney’s of Mike Lonergan, the former George Washington head coach will seek appropriate relief from the University for this wrongful termination and treatment. The full text of the statement is below: George Washington University terminated Coach Lonergan’s employment with almost five years remaining on his contract. He cooperated
BREAKING: George Washington Fires Head Basketball Coach Mike Lonergan
According to multiple reports, Mike Lonergan has been fired as the head basketball coach at George Washington University. Lonergan has been under investigation by the school since the summer when allegations arose that he was verbally and emotionally abusive to his players. In his five seasons at GW, Lonergan compiled a 97-70 record. He has
Mark Schmidt Agrees To Contract Extension at St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure Director of Athletics Tim Kenney announced that men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt has agreed to a new contract including an extension through the 2021-22 season. Salary raises for Schmidt and his staff within the contract are all being privately funded through donations, Kenney said. “I’ve said many times that Mark is one of
Corey Tate Named Assistant Coach at Saint Louis
St. Louis native Corey Tate has been tabbed an assistant coach for the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team, head coach Travis Ford announced. Tate, a longtime coach at Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo., spent last season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Missouri. “I am thrilled to welcome Corey Tate to the Billiken family,”
Geroge Mason’s Dave Paulsen Receives Contract Extension Through 2021 Season
George Mason University Assistant Vice President, Director of Athletics Brad Edwards announced that the school has extended head men’s basketball coach Dave Paulsen’s contract for one year through the 2021 season. “This is in recognition of the outstanding job Dave has done since day one of arriving on campus to set this program back on