Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) In yesterday’s DAILY DIRT, I mentioned West Virginia assistant Erik Martin’s involvement at South Carolina State. That’s now a done deal – Martin will become the Bulldogs new head coach. Martin has TWEETED the following: Additionally, Martin told BlueGoldNews.com, “It’s difficult to move, because we have been here in Morgantown a
SC State announces consultant for Men’s + Women’s Basketball searches
The Department of Athletics at South Carolina State University has announced national searches for the next head men’s and women’s basketball coaches. CarrSports Consulting will assist with both searches. “We are excited to have the opportunity to search for the best head coaches for our basketball programs,” stated Director of Athletic Stacy Danley. “These programs are
OFFICIAL: Madlock named Head Coach at Alabama State
I mentioned this one in today’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Alabama State has named Tony Madlock as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the release from ASU: Alabama State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable has named Tony Madlock the new head men’s basketball coach for the Hornets. Madlock comes to Alabama State after
NCCU’s Moton earns 200th career win
North Carolina Central University men’s basketball head coach LeVelle Moton celebrated his 200th win in a big way, as the Eagles recorded a 102-50 victory over Carver on Thursday, Dec. 9 inside McDougald-McLendon Arena. Moton is just the third men’s basketball coach at NCCU to reach the mark, and he sits with the third-most victories as
MILESTONE: Hampton’s Joyner wins #200
Hampton head coach Buck Joyner, Jr. won the 200th game of his career last night in dramatic fashion. The Pirates Russell Dean hit an off balanced 30-footer at the buzzer to give Joyner’s squad the 58-57 win. Joyner has been the head coach at Hampton since 2009. During his tenure, he has led the Pirates
UMES Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has recently added Larry Roberson and Kassim Kaba as assistant men’s basketball coaches. They join fellow assistant coach CJ Council who was added to the staff over the summer. Roberson had most recently been running a private training business while also working in the DC public schools. He played
Report: Notre Dame’s Balanis headed to Howard
According to a report by Pete Thamel, long-time Notre Dame assistant coach Rod Balanis is expected to be named as the associate head coach at Howard. Balanis started with Mike Brey at Notre Dame back in 2000 as the Director of Basketball Operations. He was bumped to assistant coach in 2003, and later associate head
Waterman named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Delaware State
Stan Waterman, a legendary First State high school coach and administrator, USA Basketball coach and former college player, has been selected to lead the Delaware State University men’s basketball team. In 30 seasons, Waterman, 55, led the Sanford School (Del.) boy’s basketball program to 571 wins, 10 state championship games and eight titles, including the
FAMU’s McCullum receives contract extension
Florida A&M Vice President and Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha announced contract extensions for head football coach Willie Simmons, head men’s basketball coach Robert McCullum and head women’s basketball coach Shalon Pillow after Board of Trustees approval. “The past year has been filled with uncertainly and our coaches have demonstrated the highest levels of leadership
Delaware State Search Update + Odds
I have heard from multiple sources that there are five finalists at Delaware State. It sounds like two interviewed last week, and the rest wrapped up this week. Here are the current odds:
Daily Dirt – 5/19/21: Search Updates
Some updates on a few current HC searches… The search at Delaware State has been slow, but is finally nearing an end. According to multiple sources, there are five finalists, and they are all interviewing on campus this week. The names that I have heard are: Rider assistant coach Geoff Arnold, current DSU interim head
MEAC DIRT: Delaware State makes a change
Following up on my TWEET from earlier today… I have heard from multiple sources that Delaware State has made a change, and that Eric Skeeters is no longer the Hornets head men’s basketball coach. Skeeters went 15-67 (.183) during his three seasons at DSU. It sounds like assistant coach Keith Goodie has been named as