NC State University has hired Kevin Keatts to lead its men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Debbie Yow announced on Friday. Keatts comes to NC State after three seasons as head coach of UNC-Wilmington. With the Seahawks, Keatts complied a record of 72-28 (.720) and a 41-13 (.759) mark in Colonial Athletic Association play. “When
Daily Dirt – 3/1/17
Here we go… It’s that time of the year again where the “dirt” gets rolling. With the small college season wrapping up, and teams getting bounced from low major and mid major conference tournaments in the next few days, I expect it to get busy fast. Here are a few things that I’ve heard to
BREAKING: NC State Head Coach Mark Gottfried will not return next season
Mark Gottfried will not return as NC State men’s basketball coach following the conclusion of the 2016-17 season, Director of Athletics Debbie Yow announced today. Gottfried is in his sixth season leading the Wolfpack. “Mark and I met today to discuss the future direction of our program,” said Yow. “While it has long been my
NC State denies report that they have reached out to Archie Miller
North Carolina State issued a statement yesterday refuting a report that the University has made the decision to fire head basketball coach Mark Gottfried at the end of the season. The story published yesterday by WTVD also reported that “preliminary feelers have been put out to Dayton head coach and former Wolfpack guard Archie Miller
Mike Krzyzewski will return to action Saturday vs. Pitt
Duke head men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will return to the sideline this Saturday against Pittsburgh after recovering from surgery to remove a herniated disc fragment from his back on Jan. 6. Krzyzewski missed the past seven games. The winningest coach in men’s basketball Division I history, Krzyzewski announced his return during Thursday’s episode of
Miami Head Coach Jim Larrañaga Wins 600th Career Game
University of Miami men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga won his 600th career game Saturday afternoon at Pitt, improving to a 600-395 mark in 33 seasons as a head coach. Larrañaga’s 600 wins place him at 47th in all-time NCAA victories and 14th among active coaches. Of those 14, five are in the Naismith Memorial Basketball
Krzyzewski to Undergo Lower Back Surgery; Will Miss up to Four Weeks
Duke University head men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will undergo lower back surgery on Friday, Jan. 6, to remove a fragment of a herniated disc. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Allan Friedman at Duke University Hospital. The anticipated recovery time for Krzyzewski is up to four weeks. After utilizing many different conservative treatment
Maryland to Unveil Lefty Driesell Banner at XFINITY Center
The University of Maryland will honor legendary head coach Lefty Driesell by hanging his banner in the rafters at XFINITY Center in a pregame ceremony prior to Maryland’s game against Ohio State on February 11th. “We are thrilled and excited to honor Lefty Driesell,” Maryland director of athletics Kevin Anderson said. “Lefty is more than
Mangino Added to Virginia Basketball Staff as Director of Scouting/Recruiting
Larry Mangino begins his first season as director of scouting/recruiting for the Virginia men’s basketball program. Mangino brings 28 years of coaching experience, including nine years as a head coach and two years at the NBA level, to head coach Tony Bennett’s staff. Mangino served as an assistant coach at SMU from 2010-12 and returns
Mark Turgeon Receives Four-year Contract Extension at Maryland
The University of Maryland announced Thursday a four-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Mark Turgeon through the 2022-23 season. Turgeon is entering his sixth season with Maryland after leading the Terrapins to their second consecutive NCAA Tournament and their first berth in the Sweet 16 since 2003. In his first five seasons at Maryland, Turgeon has
Former Kansas State Head Coach Tom Asbury Joins NC State Staff as Basketball Analyst
Tom Asbury, with 15 years of head coaching experience in college basketball, will consult with the NC State Men’s Basketball coaching staff as a basketball analyst for the 2016-17 season, head coach Mark Gottfried announced. “I’m delighted to have Tom work with our staff,” Gottfried said. “He brings a wealth of experience and has been
Daily Dirt – 10/14/16
A few things I’ve heard as practices are finally getting under way… Juan Dixon, the all-time leading scorer at Maryland, who had spent the past three seasons there as the special assistant to the head coach, will be moving to the women’s side. According to reports, Dixon will be named as the head women’s basketball