University of Nevada men’s basketball assistant coach Ronald Dupree has accepted a position in the National Basketball Association. The team Dupree will be working for and his position within that organization will be announced at a later date. After an outstanding career at LSU, Dupree played six seasons in the NBA for Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota,
Tim Shelton Promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at San Diego State
Tim Shelton, a long-time member of the San Diego State men’s basketball program, has been named an assistant coach on head coach Brian Dutcher’s staff. The 2017-18 campaign will mark Shelton’s 11th on Montezuma Mesa. “I am so proud to have Tim on my first staff as a head coach,” Dutcher said. “No one embodies
Nevada’s Musselman Inks New 5-Year Deal
University of Nevada head men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman has signed a new five-year contract to coach the Wolf Pack through the 2021-22 season. Musselman led the Wolf Pack to its first Mountain West regular season and tournament titles this past season. The MW tournament title earned Nevada its first NCAA tournament appearance in a
Craig Neal relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at New Mexico
Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs has announced that Craig Neal has been relieved of his duties as men’s basketball coach for the University of New Mexico. Krebs stated that a national search for UNM’s next head coach, the 21st in program history, will begin immediately. “The University of New Mexico is grateful for the
REPORT: Air Force Head Coach Dave Pilipovich will return next season
According to a report by Stars and Stripes, Dave Pilipovich will return to the Air Force bench next season. Pilipovich became the head coach at the Academy with eight games remaining in the 2011-12 season. He will enter the final year of his contract with a 72-94 overall record, including a 12-21 (4-14) mark this
New Mexico AD issues statement regarding Head Basketball Coach Craig Neal’s future
New Mexico AD Paul Krebs issued the following statement regarding the future of head basketball coach Craig Neal late this afternoon: In order to end speculation, I’m announcing that Craig Neal will return and coach the men’s basketball team next season. The team went through a very difficult season with several injuries to key players
Colorado State Head Coach Larry Eustachy Earns 500th Career Victory
Colorado State Head Coach Larry Eustachy earned his 500th career victory in emphatic fashion as the Colorado State Rams beat the Air Force Falcons 85-58 Saturday afternoon in Moby Arena. The win improves the Rams to 11-6 on the year and 3-1 in Mountain West play, while the Falcons fell to 8-8 overall and 1-2
HOT: Fresno State, Rodney Terry agree on contract extension through 2021
Rodney Terry, who is in his sixth season as Fresno State’s head men’s basketball coach, has committed to a new 5-year contract, which was finalized on Wednesday, through 2021. “It is an incredible honor to be the head coach here at Fresno State and I’m very excited about what we have built,” Terry said. “We’re really
OFFICIAL: Spencer Nelson Named Assistant Coach at Utah State
Following-up on some “dirt” from earlier this week (Daily Dirt – 8/22/16)… Utah State head men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea announced the addition of USU Hall of Famer and former player Spencer Nelson as an assistant coach to the program. “First and foremost, Spencer is an Aggie, and not only that, but an Aggie great,”
Ryan Cooper Named Director of Basketball Operations at San Jose State
The San José State men’s basketball program and head coach Dave Wojcik have announced the addition of Ryan Cooper as the new director of basketball operations beginning with the 2016-17 season. “After observing him coach locally at the high school level, Ryan is someone I’ve come to have great respect for,” Wojcik said. “It has
Taylor Steps Down as Head Coach at Covenant College (GA); will become Director of Player Development at Utah State
Covenant Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics Kyle Taylor has announced that he is stepping down from both positions. Taylor has accepted a position with Utah State University, an NCAA Division I member, to be the director of player development for the men’s basketball program under head coach Tim Duryea. “I am thankful
Rodney Terry Closes in on Extension at Fresno State
According to the Fresno Bee, Rodney Terry is close to inking a contract extension at Fresno State that will also include a pay raise. According to the report, Terry is expected to receive a raise that will be worth between $500,000 and $600,000 per year and extend his deal to five years through 2021. The