A few things that I’ve heard… Last week, I mentioned that Austin Peay assistant Sergio Rouco was headed to Samford (Daily Dirt 4/9). It now sounds like another APSU assistant could be on the move – I’ve heard Darryl Dora’s named mentioned multiple times now at Georgia Southern. He and new head coach Brian Burg
Rector named Assistant Basketball Coach at University of Charleston
University of Charleston Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Dwaine Osborne announced the return of Brett Rector as the assistant coach for the Golden Eagles program. “I am so excited to have Brett return to UC. He has head coaching experience, as well as experience in the MEC. I trust him fully and completely as he was
King U tabs Gillespie as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
King University Director of Athletics, David Hicks announced the hire of Jason Gillespie as head men’s basketball coach on Tuesday morning. Gillespie was an assistant coach for the Tornado in the early 2000s before stints at Cincinnati Christian University, Bluefield College and most recently Reinhardt University. “From my first interactions with Jason, it was apparent
Daily Dirt – 4/8/20
Some mid-week dirt… Following up on my tweet from yesterday…I can confirm that Western Carolina associate head coach Monty Sanders is headed to UNCW. He had been at WCU for the last two seasons, but had spent eight years before that in the CAA at his alma mater Elon. The official announcement is expected by
OFFICIAL: Gouard named USI men’s basketball head coach
University of Southern Indiana Department of Athletics announced the hiring of USI alumnus Stan Gouard ’99 as its new Men’s Basketball head coach. He becomes the 10th head coach in the history of the program. “I was very excited that Stan had an interest in coming back to USI, a place he considers home,” said Jon
D2 DIRT: Gouard to USI
I can confirm that Southern Indiana will hire UIndy head coach Stan Gouard. He will replace Rodney Watson who retired back in March. Gouard, a former standout at USI, has been the head coach at UIndy for the past 12 seasons 228-117 (.661). He also served as an assistant at Southern Indiana as well as
MBB Coaching change made at D2 Northwood (MI)
Northwood University has announced a series of staffing changes. After a decade of leading the Men’s Basketball program and an incredible run to the GLIAC Championship game this spring, Head Coach Jeff Rekeweg has decided it is the right time to step down from the program and focus on a new career at the University
Concordia St. Paul names Fletcher new Head Basketball Coach
Concordia University, St. Paul Director of Athletics Regan McAthie has announced that Matt Fletcher has been named the head men’s basketball coach for the Golden Bears. “Coach Fletcher emerged from a highly competitive pool of candidates and we’re thrilled to have him join our staff,” said McAthie. “He understands the vision and values of our institution
OFFICIAL: Wattad tabbed as Head Basketball Coach at Lander University
I mentioned this one earlier in today’s DAILY DIRT. It’s now been made official… Lander athletics director Brian Reese has named Omar Wattad, who helped lead Lincoln Memorial to five 30-win seasons and a berth in the 2016 national championship, the head coach of the Lander men’s basketball program. Wattad comes to Greenwood after six
Daily Dirt – 4/6/20
Some things I’ve heard while continuing to adjust to the new normal… It sounds like NC State Director of Basketball Operations Travis Hackert is joining Takayo Siddle’s new staff at UNC Wilmington. Hackert has spent the past three seasons at NC State in administrative roles, and served in similar capacities previously at UNCW under Kevin
D2 DIRT: Eastern New Mexico opens
I have now heard from multiple sources that Eastern New Mexico head basketball coach Tres Segler has stepped down from his position. Segler had been the Greyhounds coach for the past four seasons, where he put together a 45-66 record (8-19 this past season). From 2009-2016, he served as an assistant coach at Lone Star
HoopDirt.com 2019-20 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 2, 2020 – Boston, MA Miles College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Fred Watson has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2019-20 college basketball season. Watson qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of