According to an ESPN report, Johnny Dawkins as accepted an offer to become the head coach at Central Florida. Dawkins was released as the head coach at Stanford last week after an 8-year run where he compiled a 156-115 record. The former Duke guard will replace Donnie Jones who was fired immediately after the season ended. More
Daily Dirt – 3/14/16
Busy Monday already with the announcements that Trent Johnson is out at TCU and James Madison has parted ways with Matt Brady. I expect lot more movement today, especially with rumors swirling about Oklahoma State and Tulane… Here are some things that I heard over the weekend: The search at St. Louis is in the very
OFFICIAL: Central Florida, Donnie Jones Part Ways
UCF Vice President and Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday night that head men’s basketball coach Donnie Jones has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After a great deal of thought and deliberation, we have determined that a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program is necessary,” said White. “Donnie and his
BREAKING: Central Florida Fires Head Basketball Coach Donnie Jones
Shortly after tonight’s loss to Tulane in the AAC Tournament, Central Florida AD Danny White informed head coach Donnie Jones that he will not be retained. This was first reported by Ryan Bass. Jones just completed his 6th season at UCF where he compiled a 19-88 record (12-18 2015-16). The official announcement is expect tomorrow
Daily Round-up – 12/9/15
Arizona State granted reporter Doug Haller from Azcentral.com full access to practice, film sessions, and team meals on the Sun Devils recent trip to Creighton. See how new head coach Bobby Hurley is doing during his first month of the regular season at ASU: ASU All-Access A new AD in town at Central Florida makes it interesting
Ricardo Greer Added to Central Florida Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish UCF men’s basketball head coach Donnie Jones made another summer addition to his staff, announcing on Friday the hiring of Ricardo Greer as the Knights’ new Director of Player Development. Greer brings with him a wealth of basketball experience to UCF, having played collegiately at Pittsburgh from 1997-2001, for
Central Florida Adds Veteran NBA Assistant to Staff
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish UCF men’s basketball head coach Donnie Jones added to his staff this week, announcing the hiring of long-time NBA assistant coach Tom Sterner as the Knights’ Director of Program Development on Wednesday. “Tom brings great coaching experience,” Jones said. “He’s been at the highest level, coaching in the NBA for 25
A.J. Register Named DBO at Central Florida
Central Florida men’s basketball head coach Donnie Jones added to his staff on Monday, announcing the hiring of A.J. Register as the program’s new Director of Operations for the 2015-16 campaign. Register worked as a graduate assistant with the Knights during the 2014-15 season, helping to prepare scouting reports, working with game film, and organizing offseason
OFFICIAL: Harvard’s Webster Joins Central Florida Staff
HoopDirt.com first reported this as a rumor on Sunday (Central Florida Dirt) – it has now been made official. Christian Webster has been hired as an assistant at Central Florida. Webster comes to the Knights after two seasons as an assistant coach and four years as a player at Harvard. “We are thrilled to have
Central Florida Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Harvard assistant Christian Webster will become an assistant at Central Florida. He will replace Tim Thomas who departed the UCF staff earlier this spring. Webster is a 2013 Harvard graduate who just wrapped up his second season on Tommy Amaker’s staff. As a player, Harvard won at least