Tarleton State assistant coach Steve Shields has departed the men’s basketball staff. The coaching veteran was in his first season at with Billy Gillispie at Tarleton. Shields, who was the head coach at the University of Arkansas Little Rock from 2003-15, will be returning to the area as he will become the Parks and Recreation
Little Rock’s Walker receives contract extension
Little Rock has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Darrell Walker, with the new deal running through the 2023-24 season. “Coach Walker has done a fantastic job bringing a talented and exciting group of young men together,” said Director of Athletics George Lee. “The future of Little Rock basketball is bright and we
D2 DIRT: Clark Atlanta set to tab D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
I have heard from multiple sources that D2 Clark Atlanta University will name Little Rock assistant Alfred Jordan as their new head men’s basketball coach. He would replace George Lynch, who’s contract was not renewed after two seasons (28-28) at CAU. Jordan, a CAU alum, has been on Darrell Walker’s staff at Little Rock for
Laird added to Little Rock Basketball staff
Little Rock head men’s basketball coach Darrell Walker today announced the hiring of Preston Laird as an assistant coach for the Trojan basketball program. “I’m very excited about bringing Preston to Little Rock and have him help develop our players,” Walker said. “He has been at a number of successful programs, working with some well-respected
Daily Dirt – 6/7/19
Some DIRT to wrap up the week… Canisius assistant Eddie Shannon is on the move and will be headed back to Chattanooga, where he will be named as an assistant coach. He had previously served on the Mocs staff from 2015-17 under former head coach Matt McCall. Shannon, a former standout at Florida, had been
Daily Dirt – 4/10/18
Some things that I’ve heard… I can confirm that Tallahassee CC (FL) assistant Sam Waniewski will join the staff at Louisiana Monroe as an assistant coach. Waniewski, a former DBO at Furman, has also been an assistant at Midland College (TX) and Vincennes University (IN). Southwest Mississippi CC head coach Thomas Gray is rumored to
Darrell Walker’s Letter of Appointment and Contract Details at Little Rock
Here is a copy of Darrell Walker’s Letter appointment and his contract details (courtesy Arkansas Online):
REPORT: Little Rock expected to hire Darrell Walker as next Head Basketball Coach
According to a report by ESPN, Clark Atlanta head coach Darrell Walker will be the next head coach at Little Rock. The former standout at Arkansas led CAU to a 24-6 record this season, and went 44-18 in his two seasons at the school. Following his ten seasons in the NBA, the former first round
Daily Dirt – 3/19/18
A few quick things to kick off what should be a busy week… The search at Little Rock is moving quickly. I’ve heard that it could be down to four candidates, with on campus interviews this week. The hot name here has been Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper. His squad is currently 22-12 and
BREAKING: Wes Flanigan Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Little Rock
Little Rock head men’s basketball coach Wes Flanigan has been relieved of his duties, announced by Director of Athletics Chasse Conque. “I am appreciative to coach Flanigan for his service to the university and our basketball program,” Conque said. “At the conclusion of each season I evaluate each of our programs. Based on where we
OFFICIAL: Wes Flanigan Named Head Coach at Little Rock
Wes Flanigan has been tapped as Little Rock’s new head men’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced on Thursday. A Little Rock native, Flanigan has spent a total of five years with the program and served as associate head coach on the Trojans’ record-setting 2015-16 team. In addition to a previous stint as
Little Rock Search Update…
The search to replace Chris Beard as the head coach at Little Rock is over. The Athletic Department has scheduled an 11:00am press conference where the new head coach will be announced. Multiple sources have told HoopDirt.com that the choice will be current Little Rock associate head coach Wes Flanigan. The Little Rock native is