Elon University Director of Athletics Dave Blank announced today the hiring of Mike Schrage as the 18th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Elon Athletics will introduce Schrage (pronounced “SHRAWG-ee”) to the community at a news conference on Monday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert V. Gill Room at Schar Center. The
Mihalich Awarded Contract Extension at Hofstra
Hofstra University Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today a contract extension for Pride Head Men’s Basketball Joe Mihalich. The new extension will take Mihalich through the 2023-24 season. “We are thrilled to make today’s announcement about Coach Mihalich,” commented Cole Jr. “Joe has been a guiding force in the success of our men’s
OFFICIAL: William & Mary Names Fischer Head Men’s Basketball Coach
William & Mary Director of Athletics Samantha K. Huge announced on Tuesday that Dane Fischer will serve as the 31st head men’s basketball coach in Tribe history. Fischer, a 16-year coaching veteran, comes to W&M after spending the last four seasons as the top assistant at George Mason. Fischer will be formally introduced to the
REPORT: Dane Fischer to William & Mary
Earlier this morning in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned George Mason assistant Dane Fischer as the leader at William & Mary. According to a report just posted by Jon Rothstein, it appears to be done, and Fischer will be hired as the new head basketball coach at W&M. Fischer has been at George Mason with
Elon fires Head Basketball Coach Matt Matheny
Elon University Director of Athletics Dave Blank announced today that head men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny will not be retained. A national search for a new head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately. “I want to thank Matt for his leadership over the past 10 years,” Blank said. “He has been an excellent ambassador for Elon athletics and Phoenix
Official Statement from William & Mary on Shaver dismissal
Following up on the earlier news of the firing of Tony Shaver at William & Mary. The college has released the following statement: William & Mary Director of Athletics Samantha K. Hugeannounced today that head men’s basketball coach Tony Shaverwill not be retained. The Tribe season ended Sunday in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Quarterfinals,
Rowe to be retained at James Madison
Heading off any speculation of what the off season may bring for the James Madison men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne released the following statement today announcing his support for head coach Louis Rowe; JMU Nation, As we sit in the heart of March Madness and with our spring sports fully in action,
DI DIRT: Tony Shaver out at William & Mary
I can confirm that Tony Shaver has been released as the head basketball coach at William & Mary. He had been the head coach at W&M since 2003, and compiled a 226-268 record during his tenure. The Tribe finished 14-17 (10-8 CAA) this past season. UPDATE: Shaver has released the following statement:
UNC Wilmington Dirt…
UNC Wilmington has promoted Director of Basketball Operations Rob Burke to assistant coach. He replaces Joe Wolf who became the head coach of the Greensboro Swarm (NBA G-League) back on 9/10. Burke joined the UNCW staff back in 2015. Prior to that, he spent two seasons as the DBO at Georgia Southern. Burke has also
James Madison Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Eric Wagenlander and former James Madison forward Ivan Lukic have joined the JMU Men’s Basketball staff as video coordinator and graduate assistant, respectively, for the 2018-19 season, as announced by Head Coach Louis Rowe on Wednesday afternoon. “We’re very excited to have Eric and Ivan join us heading into this season,” Rowe said. “They both
Curtin Promoted to Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Colin Curtin has been promoted to special assistant to the head coach. “We are so thrilled to recognize the incredible work that Colin does for our program and the Hofstra community,” commented Mihalich. “Colin is so deserving of this promotion and we can’t thank
Spiker Agrees to Contract Extension at Drexel
Drexel Head Coach Zach Spiker has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, Drexel Athletics announced. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Spiker, the 26th head coach in Drexel history, recently completed his second season with the Dragons. He has increased their win total in each of his first two seasons. His team has averaged