Indiana University of Pennsylvania head men’s basketball coach Joe Lombardi has announced the hiring of former University of Pittsburgh guard Tray Woodall as the new assistant coach for the Crimson Hawks. “IUP basketball is pleased and fortunate to have Travon join our staff,” said Lombardi. Woodall comes to IUP after finishing a professional playing career
PREP DIRT: Former Pitt assistant headed to South Kent
Former Pitt assistant coach Bill Barton will become the next head coach at New England prep school powerhouse South Kent School. He will replace Kelvin Jefferson who became an assistant at Old Dominion last week. Barton had been on Jamie Dixon’s staff for the past five seasons, and has also worked at Marshall and Duquesne.
Daily Dirt – 5/16/16
Some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm will elevate Neill Berry to assistant coach as a replacement for T.J. Otzelberger (became the head coach at South Dakota State). Last season was Berry’s first at Iowa State in the role of Special Assistant to the Head Coach. He previously
Stallings Announces Additions to Basketball Staff at Pitt
Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings announced the additions of Tom Richardson and Jeremy Ballard to his coaching staff for the 2016-17 season. In addition, Stallings will also bring on Dan Cage as director of basketball operations and Garry Christopher as strength and conditioning coordinator. “I am thrilled with how our staff is coming together,” said Stallings. “Tom
Daily Dirt – 3/30/16
Things are heating up as the Final Four approaches – here’s what I’ve heard… The search to replace Jerod Haase at UAB is in full swing. Athletic Director Mark Ingram is not using a search firm and will handle the search internally. Early names here are current Blazers associate head coach Robert Ehsan and and
OFFICIAL: Kevin Stallings Named Head Coach at Pitt
Kevin Stallings has been named the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball program as announced by Pitt Athletic Director Scott Barnes Sunday afternoon. “Coach Stallings and I share the same vision for Pitt — playing in the Final Four,” said Barnes. “Kevin has a successful track record recruiting the ACC footprint and
Daily Dirt – Easter Edition – 3/27/16
A quick Easter Edition of the Daily Dirt… Kevin Stallings to Pitt is the hottest rumor out there right now. I’ve heard from a lot of Pitt fans since this one first broke last evening…and they are all upset. Not sure exactly why. Stallings has won 332 games over the past 17 seasons at Vanderbilt,
Arizona’s Sean Miller “tweets” that he has no interest in Pitt job
Arizona head coach Sean Miller has “tweeted” that he is not interested in the recently vacated coaching job at his alma mater Pitt:
OFFICIAL: Jamie Dixon Named Head Coach at TCU; 1:00 Press Conference Scheduled
TCU director of intercollegiate athletics Chris Del Conte has announced the hiring of Jamie Dixon as head men’s basketball coach. Dixon, a 2007 TCU Hall of Fame Inductee, becomes the 22nd head coach in the history of the Horned Frogs men’s basketball program. He returns to his alma mater after serving 13 seasons as head coach at
BREAKING: TCU to Name Jamie Dixon Head Basketball Coach
CBSSports.com’s Jon Rothstein is reporting the Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon is headed to TCU. Dixon, a 1987 TCU alum, has been at Pitt for the past 13 seasons where he has gone 328-123. It sounds like the official announcement could come as early as this afternoon. More on this developing story as we hear it.
Pitt Staff Update
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish University of Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon announced the addition of Ontario Lett and Steve Frankoski as graduate managers on the men’s basketball staff Friday. Lett and Frankoski will assist the coaching staff in developing game strategies, breaking down game film and planning practices. “Ontario and Steve will be