Daily Dirt compiled by: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching up on a few things following the long weekend… East Carolina associate head coach Steve Roccaforte is headed to Texas A&M as an assistant coach / recruiting coordinator as reported by Hoist the Colours. Roccaforte will reunite with Buzz Williams, who he had previously worked with at
Daily Dirt – 7/9/19
A few things that I’ve heard… Boston College graduate assistant Stevie Taylor has joined the staff at NAIA Langston University as an assistant coach. Taylor had been at BC for the past two seasons, and played collegiately at Ohio. Purdue Ft. Wayne DBO Kenton Aubrey will be named as the Director of Scouting at Arkansas
Daily Dirt – 6/3/19
Catching up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard… I have heard from a great source that Drew Gibson will be hired as an assistant at Navy. He would replace David Harris who left to become an assistant at Northern Kentucky. Gibson has been an assistant at DII Augusta University (GA) for the past
Arkansas State Dirt..
I can confirm that Austin Peay assistant Rick Cabrera will join the staff at Arkansas State. He will replace Vince Walden who departed for Elon last week. Cabrera has been on Matt Figger’s staff at Austin Peay for the past two seasons. He has also been an assistant at his alma mater Tennessee Tech, as
BREAKING: Arkansas State names Mike Balado Head Basketball Coach
The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced it will hold a 10:00 a.m. (CT) press conference Monday, March 20, announcing Mike Balado as its new head men’s basketball coach. The press conference will be held on the Arkansas State University campus at the Convocation Center auditorium. The press conference is open to working media and
Daily Dirt – 3/16/17
Some things that I’ve heard while getting ready to watch the games… The search for Jerry Slocum’s successor at Youngstown State is starting to move. I’ve heard that the job could pay as low as $137,000-$150,000. With that being said, I’ve heard that some DII head coaches could be in the mix, including Indiana (Pa.)
Daily Dirt – 3/14/17
Working through a March blizzard. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while hoping the power doesn’t go out… The Cuonzo Martin to Illinois chatter is really starting to pick up. The current coach at Cal, Martin is a native of East St. Louis, IL (had to google that – I thought East St.
OFFICIAL: Grant McCasland Named Basketball Coach at North Texas
Grant McCasland has been hired as North Texas men’s basketball head coach, Vice President and director of athletics Wren Baker announced Monday. “I am excited to welcome Grant McCasland as our 18th head men’s basketball coach,” Baker said. “Coach McCasland is a rising superstar in college basketball and possesses all of the qualities we desired
HOT REPORT: North Texas to Hire Arkansas State’s Grant McCasland
According to a tweet by CBSsports.com’s Jon Rothstein, North Texas will hire Arkansas State’s Grant McCasland as their next basketball coach. Last season was McCasland’s first at Arkansas State where he led the Red Wolves to a 20-12 record. Before coming to ASU last spring, he had spent five seasons as an assistant at Baylor.
Andrew Hudiburg Added to Arkansas State Basketball Staff as Director of Scouting/Recruiting
Andrew Hudiburg has been added to the Arkansas State Men’s Basketball staff as the Director of Scouting/Recruiting. Hudiburg joined Coach Grant McCasland’s staff after two years as an assistant coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. While working for the Bulldogs, Hudiburg helped the program to two conference tournament appearances and a 33-24 record. The 2014-15
McCasland adds Jareem Dowling to Arkansas State Staff
Arkansas State men’s basketball coach Grant McCasland has announced the hiring of Jareem Dowling as an assistant coach for the Red Wolves program. “Jareem has a tremendous energy and passion for coaching, recruiting and mentoring young men,” said McCasland. “His vast experience internationally and at multiple levels here in the U.S. will be an invaluable
OFFICIAL: Ross Hodge Named Associate Head Coach at Arkansas State
Ross Hodge, recognized as a top recruiter by multiple publications, has been named the associate head coach for Arkansas State men’s basketball, head coach Grant McCasland announced today. “Ross Hodge is a flat-out winner in every way,” said McCasland. “He’s set records and won with integrity everywhere he has been whether as an assistant or