Charlotte

Daily Dirt – 4/5/18

Some things that I’ve heard while waiting for the Red Sox home opener… Fresno State’s hiring of Justin Hutson is expected to be made official later today. Hutson has been the associate head coach at San Diego State for the past five seasons. The Bakersfield native has also been an assistant at Cal Poly. It

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Vic Sfera Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Charlotte

Charlotte 49ers head men’s basketball coach Ron Sanchez has announced the hiring of Vic Sfera as assistant coach. Sfera comes to Charlotte after spending the last two seasons as assistant coach at Liberty University. “Vic is a young coach with tremendous integrity,” Sanchez said. “He is a tireless worker who brings a wealth of experience

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BREAKING: UNC Charlotte Fires Head Basketball Coach Mark Price

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Dr. Philip Dubois and Director of Athletics Judy Rose, today, announced that third-year head men’s basketball coach Mark Price has been released from his contract, effective immediately. “Mark and (his wife) Laura have dedicated time and energy to strengthen our men’s basketball program,” Dubois said.  “It’s always difficult to part ways with

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Daily Dirt – 6/22/15

Two quick hitters to start off the week… I can confrim that new Charlotte head coach Mark Price will hire former UNC player Jackson Simmons as a graduate assistant.  Simmons wrapped up his career as a Tar Heel this past season where he appeared in 115 games for Roy Williams since 2011. Jamestown CC (NY)

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Virginia Dirt…

I can confirm that Virginia head coach Tony Bennett will hire former Charlotte assistant Orlando Vandross in an administrative role.  It sounds like the title will be something along the lines of recruiting coordinator and player development assistant.  Vandross was on Alan Major’s staff at Charlotte for the past five seasons, and was not retained

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Cornell Dirt…

With the departure of Cornell assistant Marlon Sears to Montclair State, Big Red head coach Bill Courtney is actively on the hunt for his replacement.  The three names that I have heard so far are: Brion Dunlap – Former assistant coach Holy Cross.  Spent five seasons at HC under Milan Brown (2010-15).  Also worked for

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Daily Dirt – 4/8/15

Fired up to be posting the “dirt” on our new site!  Here are some things that I’ve heard… From a good source… former Mississippi State graduate assistant Tanner Smith will become the Director of Operations at Charlotte under new head coach Mark Price.  Smith played at Clemson when former MSU head coach Rick Ray was

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