Yesterday, I mentioned Marquette’s Brett Nelson as a finalist for the job at Holy Cross (Holy Cross Search Update). Today, reports are flying in that he will indeed be named as the Crusaders new head basketball coach. Nelson has been on the Marquette staff for the past six seasons, and was promoted to associate head
Holy Cross Search Update
The search at Holy Cross seems to be nearing an end, as the Crusaders are in the hunt for a new head basketball coach after Bill Carmody’s retirement back on June 18th. The late resignation, coupled with the hiring of new AD Marcus Blossom (was hired in May, but officially started yesterday), has made this
Daily Dirt – 6/28/19
A bunch of things to close out the week… I mentioned back on 6/3 that Chinedu Nwachukwu was the leader for the opening at Dartmouth. I have heard that he was offered the job, but will now be headed to Youngstown State instead. He had been on John Beilein’s staff since 2016-17, and was the
HOT: Carmody retires at Holy Cross
After more than 40 years of coaching at the collegiate level, Holy Cross head men’s basketball coach Bill Carmody has announced his retirement. Carmody has served as the Crusaders’ head coach for the last four years and has posted a career record of 342-308. In 2016, he led Holy Cross to the Patriot League Tournament title and
Ginsberg promoted to DBO at Holy Cross
The College of the Holy Cross has promoted Max Ginsberg to director of men’s basketball operations, as announced by head coach Bill Carmody. Ginsberg’s primary responsibilities will include heavy involvement in recruiting efforts, summer camps and day-to-day office duties, in addition to serving as the team’s travel and video coordinator. Ginsberg is entering his second
Holy Cross Head Coach Carmody to miss select games for remainder of season
Holy Cross Interim Director of Athletics Brendan Sullivan has announced that head men’s basketball coach Bill Carmody will be absent from the sideline at select road contests for the remainder of the season. Carmody – whose wife, Barbara, was diagnosed with cancer one year ago – will not travel to overnight road contests so that
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 2/9/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Potential NCAA violations in the Patriot League?? Weird, but true…apparently three Holy Cross men’s basketball players have been suspended and did not play in the Crusaders loss on Wednesday (one in which they scored a program record low 34 point). According to a statement released by
Holy Cross Head Coach Bill Carmody Wins #300
Holy Cross head coach Bill Carmody won the 300th game of his career last night, as his Crusaders defeated Harvard 63-52. Carmody, who is in his nineteenth season as a DI head coach, now holds a 300-258 career record. Last season was his first Holy Cross, and despite 15-20 record, he led his squad on
Holy Cross Names Dave Metzendorf Director of Men’s Basketball Operations
The College of the Holy Cross has named Dave Metzendorf its new director of men’s basketball operations, as announced by head coach Bill Carmody. Metzendorf’s primary responsibilities will include serving as the team’s travel and video coordinator, in addition to assisting with recruiting efforts, summer camps and day-to-day office duties. Metzendorf comes to Holy Cross
Joe Scott Named Assistant Coach at Holy Cross
Joe Scott has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at the College of the Holy Cross, as announced by head coach Bill Carmody. Scott, who joins the Crusaders with 16 years of Division I head coaching experience, will begin his duties on June 1. “I am excited to have Joe Scott become part of
College of Charleston Dirt…
I have heard from a great source that former Holy Cross head coach Milan Brown will be headed to the College of Charleston as an assistant. He would replace Antonio Reynolds-Dean who left C of C earlier this spring to become an assistant at his alma mater URI. Brown had spent the past five seasons
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