Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following up on my TWEET from earlier today…I have heard from multiple sources that Maryland Director of Player Personnel Tevon Saddler will be named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Nicholls State. He would replace Austin Claunch who became an assistant at Alabama a few weeks ago. Saddler, a
Nicholls State Basketball Search Update
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from great sources that there are 4-5 finalists in the search to replace Austin Claunch (Alabama) at Nicholls State. The names that I have heard are:
REPORT: Nicholls State Head Coach Claunch expected to be named assistant at Alabama
According to a Kevin Sweeney Tweet, Alabama is expected to hire Nicholls State head coach Austin Claunch as an assistant. Stadium’s Goodman also reporting this, but saying “not 100 percent done, but close.” Claunch has been the head coach at Nicholls State for the past five seasons, where he has gone 90-61 (.596). This past
Nicholls State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Nicholls State University head men’s basketball coach Austin Claunch officially announced the promotion of Nick Bowman to associate head coach, pending approval from the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. Further, the Red & Gray signal-caller introduced three new additions to his staff, including both Darion Brown and Stevie Taylor as assistant coaches along
Claunch inks contract extension at Nicholls State
Wednesday afternoon, Nicholls State University Director of Athletics Jonathan Terrell officially inked men’s basketball head coach Austin Claunch to a four-year contract extension, locking down the Houston native through the 2023-24 season. “Austin has consistently managed to put this program in a position to succeed, and we’re thrilled to re-sign him to an additional four
OFFICIAL: Austin Claunch Named Head Basketball Coach at Nicholls State
Austin Claunch has been named as the next head coach of the Nicholls State University men’s basketball program as announced by director of athletics Matt Roan. Claunch’s hiring is subject to approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. An introductory press conference and meet and greet with Claunch is tentatively scheduled for
HOT: Nicholls State to promote Austin Claunch to Head Coach
HoopDirt.com can confirm a report that Nicholls State will promote Austin Claunch to head coach replacing his former boss Richie Riley who became the head coach at South Alabama earlier this month. Claunch beat out Houston assistant Quannas White, LSU-Alexandria head coach Larry Cordaro, and two junior college head coaches for the job. Claunch was
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
Daily Dirt – 3/16/18
Some things that I’ve heard while watching Porter Moser and Nate Oats show people that they can coach… The search is on at North Alabama as they become a DI program next season and join the Atlantic Sun Conference. It sounds like AD Mark Linder will not use a search firm and will instead rely
Nicholls State Staff Update
Nicholls State Head coach Richie Riley finalized the 2017-18 men’s basketball coaching staff Friday with the additions of assistant coach Amorrow Morgan and director of operations Tyler Parker. Morgan joins the Colonels after a two-year stint as head assistant men’s basketball coach at Henderson State University. Morgan lifted the Reddies on and off the court
Nicholls State Assistant Basketball Coach Marlon Terry Resigns
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Marlon Terry has resigned as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Nicholls State. The school sent the following statement to The Associated Press: “Nicholls State University recently received and accepted the resignation of Mr. Marlon Terry. Mr. Terry is no longer affiliated with the university, its athletic department, or men’s basketball
Matthew Taylor Joins Nicholls State Men’s Basketball Staff as Director of Operations
Nicholls State University men’s basketball head coach Richie Riley announced the addition of Matthew Taylor as director of operations. Taylor comes to Nicholls after stints as head coach at St. Catharine College and head recruiting coordinator at NAIA powerhouse University of Pikeville. Taylor helped guide the Pikeville Bears to back-to-back Mid South Conference Championships, as