University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford has announced Matt McCall as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program. “It is my pleasure to welcome Matt McCall and his family to the University of Massachusetts,” Bamford said. “Matt is a rising star in college basketball coaching who has been a key piece
OFFICIAL: Keith Dambrot Named Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne
Keith Dambrot, who built Akron into one of the most successful – and most respected – programs in the Mid-American Conference over the past 13 seasons, has been named head men’s basketball coach at Duquesne University, Director of Athletics Dave Harper announced today. Dambrot, who led the Zips to 10 postseason appearances, is the 17th
REPORT: Duquesne to hire Akron Head Coach Keith Dambrot
According to multiple reports, Akron’s Keith Dambrot will be the next head coach at Duquesne. Dambrot’s Zips went 27-9 this past season and advanced to the second round of the NIT. Dambrot has now strung together 12-straight 21+ win seasons at Akron. In his 13 seasons as the Zips head coach, he amassed a 305-139
OFFICIAL: Maurice Joseph has interim tag removed at George Washington
George Washington University announced today Maurice Joseph as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am honored and grateful for the faith that Patrick Nero and the university has placed in me to continue to lead this program onward,” said Joseph. “There is a proud tradition at GW driven by decades of successful student-athletes both on and
OFFICIAL: Mike Rhoades to become Head Basketball Coach at VCU
VCU will introduce Mike Rhoades as men’s basketball coach Wednesday at an 11:30 a.m. press conference at the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Rhoades, who served as an assistant coach and associate head coach at VCU from 2009-14, will become the 12th head coach in program history. He returns to VCU
Duquesne Search Update…
Interesting day at Duquesne. Earlier today, I mentioned that Monmouth head coach King Rice was “on fire” at Duquesne. Apparently it was just a small kitchen fire, and was extinguished quickly. He is not involved at Duquesne any more, but two new names are surfacing – Vermont head coach and Michigan State assistant coach Dane
OFFICIAL: Pat Kelsey named Head Basketball Coach at UMass
Pat Kelsey has been named the 22nd head coach in University of Massachusetts men’s basketball history, it was announced by Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford on Tuesday. “I am thrilled to welcome Pat Kelsey and his family to the University of Massachusetts,” Bamford said. “Pat has been an important piece of some highly-successful programs throughout
REPORT: Mike Rhoades to become next Head Coach at VCU
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