Alcorn State

Alcorn State’s Bussie extended through 2026

In conjunction with President Felecia M. Nave and Director of Athletics Raynoid Dedeaux, Alcorn State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Landon Bussie has put pen to paper on a contract extension that will see the Baltimore native stay in Lorman, Mississippi beyond his current deal. With the 2022-23 athletic season rapidly approaching, Alcorn State was keen on keeping one

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Daily Dirt – 7/9/21

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Summer recruiting is in full swing, but coaches are still on the move. Here are some things that I’ve heard… I’ve heard from great sources that Texas Southern assistant Brandon Chambers will be hired as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach at LSU. Chambers had been at TSU for the

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Alcorn State does not renew contract of Montez Robinson

Alcorn State University will be taking its men’s and women’s basketball programs in new directions after announcing the contracts of Montez Robinson and Courtney G. Pruitt will not be renewed. “We fully recognize and appreciate the commitment they made to Alcorn. These were very difficult decisions especially considering how they were both great mentors to

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BREAKING: Alcorn State Names Montez Robinson Head Coach

Last week, HoopDirt.com listed Bethune-Cookman assistant Montez Robinson as one of the three finalists for the Alcorn State job.  It was made official today – Robinson is the choice… Alcorn State University Director of Athletics Derek Horne announced that Montez Robinson has been hired as the Braves new head men’s basketball coach. For the past four

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Daily Dirt – 4/24/15

Finally back from vacation – a bunch of things to catch-up on… It sounds like new George Mason head coach Dave Paulsen will add Duane Simpkins and Dane Fischer to his staff.  Simpkins, who played at Maryland, was at UNCG for the past three seasons.  Fischer had been with Paulsen at both Bucknell and Williams.

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Daily Dirt – 4/22/15

Still on vacation – getting killed on international phone charges with all of the texts and calls I’ve been getting!  Oh well, it’s worth it to be able to get the dirt up…here’s what I’ve heard today (speed round): It sounds like Alcorn State is down to three in the search for a new head

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