San Diego’s AD Bill McGillis has been going on an absolute Tweet storm about this hiring over the past 24-hours, so it’s no secret, but the official announcement from USD finally came out late this afternoon. Here is the release: Steve Lavin, a proven winner who guided UCLA and St. John’s to eight NCAA Tournament
REPORT: San Diego zeroes in on Steve Lavin
According to a TWEET by Jon Rothstein, San Diego is closing in on a deal to hire Steve Lavin as their next head men’s basketball coach. Lavin, who has most recently been working as a college basketball TV analyst, has been the head coach at UCLA (1996-03) and St. John’s (2010-15). During his tenure, he
Daily Dirt: Sunday Edition – 3/20/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Sounds like 5 are the mix at Tulsa right now. Names I’ve heard include Stephen F. Austin’s Kyle Keller, Louisiana Tech’s Eric Konkol, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s Steve Lutz, St. John’s associate head coach TJ Cleveland, and one more. It sounds like this one could be wrapped up this week. Interesting name
OFFICIAL: San Diego dismissed Head Basketball Coach Sam Scholl
Executive Director of Athletics Bill McGillis announced today that Sam Scholl will not return as men’s basketball head coach and that the university will begin a search for a new head coach. “Decisions like this are very difficult, especially when it involves people you care so much about,” said McGillis. “Coach Scholl is an amazing man, and he has been
REPORT: Scholl out as Head Basketball Coach at San Diego
Sam Scholl is out as the head basketball coach at the University of San Diego, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. Scholl had been the head coach at USD since 2018, where he went 50-67 (.427). This season, he led the Toreros to a 15-16 (7-9 WCC) record. The San Diego alum spent seven seasons
Bahar named Assistant Basketball Coach at San Diego
Martin Bahar, with 14 years of collegiate coaching experience and nine trips to the postseason, has been named the new assistant coach with San Diego, head coach Sam Scholl announced. In his role at USD, Bahar will be the Toreros’ recruiting coordinator, including an emphasis on international recruiting, as well as coach all facets of
USD To Introduce Sam Scholl as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The University of San Diego will introduce Sam Scholl, 40, as its new head coach for men’s basketball at a press conference and celebration on Tuesday, April 3rd, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT) in the University Center’s Forum A on main campus. Scholl, who was elevated to acting head coach on February 26th, becomes the Toreros’
San Diego Search Update…
On Monday, I mentioned five names that I’ve heard at San Diego (SAN DIEGO DIRT). I’ve now heard a few other names that should be added to the list. The updated list should include: Boise State assistant Mike Burns (former assistant at San Diego / former head coach Eastern Washington), and Mark Fox (former head
San Diego Dirt…
The search to replace Lamont Smith at San Diego is in full swing. Some of the names that I’ve heard there are: Rick Croy – Head Coach Cal Baptist. Led the Lancers to a 28-6 record this past season. Has been an assistant at St. Mary’s and Cal Riverside. Was also the head coach at
Daily Dirt: WEEKEND EDITION -3/25/18
Busy weekend…here are some things that I’ve heard… I keep hearing UCLA assistant coach David Grace’s name mentioned at Fresno State. He has been on Steve Alford’s staff since 2013, and has also been an assistant at Oregon, San Francisco, and Sacramento State. Grace spent 20 years in the Air Force before beginning his collegiate
Daily Dirt – 3/20/18
A bunch of quick things that I’ve heard… Middle Tennessee State assistants Win Case and Ronnie Hamilton will be joining Kermit Davis at Ole Miss. No word yet on the third assistant or support staff. Staying with MTSU…They have hired Parker to run their search. I’ve heard that Collegiate Sports Associates has the Fresno State
University of San Diego Basketball Staff Update
Lamont Smith, head coach for the University of San Diego men’s basketball program, announced the hiring of two new staff members. Terrence Rencher joins the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Additionally, Lance LaVetter is coming onboard as Director of Basketball Operations. Terrence Rencher joins USD from the University of New Mexico where he was