The University of Southern Mississippi has released the following statement on the health of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner: Southern Miss men’s basketball head coach Jay Ladner was hospitalized on Tuesday morning in Hattiesburg after suffering a heart related medical emergency. Ladner will step away from the team while he is expected to make a full
Southern Miss Basketball Staff Update
Southern Miss men’s basketball head coach Jay Ladner announced the additions of Juan Cardona and Nick Williams to his staff. “I am very excited that Juan [Cardona] and Nick [Williams] have joined our staff,” Ladner said. “They both bring a passion for working with young men and have hit the ground running in putting together this year’s
Southern Miss issues statement on status of head coach Jay Ladner
Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain issued the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner: Ladner has struggled during his tenure at Southern Miss, compiling a 24-65 (.270) record over his three years. This past season, Southern Miss finished 7-26 (1-17) C-USA, but did win a first round C-USA tournament game.
Vincent added as Video Coordinator at Southern Miss
Chris Vincent has been added to Jay Ladner’s staff at Southern Mississippi as the men’s basketball Video Coordinator. “What we were looking for was someone who could plug and play, not just technologically, but do multiple things,” Ladner said. “Chris is that guy. He’s been at Delaware and Yale which gives us an extra hand
Tekulve named Administrative Assistant at Southern Miss
Southern Miss Men’s Basketball head coach Jay Ladner has announced Jeremy Tekulve has joined his inaugural staff as the administrative assistant. “I’m incredibly excited to be able to retain Jeremy on the staff,” Ladner said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a holdover from Coach [Doc] Sadler’s staff, he has really helped shorten the learning curve for
Dalonte Hill joins Southern Miss Basketball Staff
Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner has announced heralded recruiter Dalonte Hill as the third assistant on his inaugural staff, joining Kyle Roane and Clarence Weatherspoon. “We had a great pool of candidates for this spot,” Ladner said. “Dalonte’s reputation, experience and respect from everyone I talked to proves we are getting one of the
Southeastern Louisiana Dirt…
Following up on some DIRT from earlier today… Southeastern Louisiana will promote David Kiefer to head basketball coach replacing Jay Ladner who departed for Southern Mississippi. Kiefer has been on Ladner’s staff for the past four seasons, being elevated to associate head coach prior to the 2016-17 season. Also, Southeastern assistant coach Kyle Roane will
Daily Dirt 4/15/19
A few quick things… I have heard that Clemson Director of Recruiting Lucas McKay will join Billy Donlon’s staff at UMKC. McKay had been at Clemson for the past nine seasons. More UMKC staff additions shortly. I have heard that the leader at DII Colorado State Pueblo is Sheridan College (WY) head coach Matt Hammer,
Southern Miss Search Update
It sounds like the search to replace Doc Sadler at Southern Miss is moving quickly. Interviews are starting this week. The names that I’ve heard are: Rod Barnes – Head Coach Cal State Bakersfield Dennis Gates – Assistant Coach Florida State Jay Ladner – Head Coach Southeast Louisiana Jerome Tang – Associate Head Coach Baylor
Doc Sadler resigns at Southern Miss
Veteran head coach expected to join Fred Hoiberg’s staff at Nebraska Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach, Doc Sadler, has resigned. Sadler, who has led the Golden Eagles for the last five seasons, guided Southern Miss to a 20-13 overall record in 2018-2019 including a 11-7 mark in Conference USA. The Golden Eagles finished tied
Daily Dirt – 4/1/19
Some things to kick off the week… I have heard from multiple sources that Austin Peay assistant coach Rick Cabrera will interview at Tennessee Tech today. Cabrera is a TTU alum who just wrapped up his second season at APSU. He served as an assistant at Tennessee Tech from 2012-17, and also worked at Chattanooga.
Southern Miss Basketball Staff Update
Southern Miss men’s basketball head coach Doc Sadler has announced the additions of Connor Wheeler (video coordinator) and Jeremy Tekulve (graduate assistant) to the staff for the 2018-19 season. “We’re very excited to hire someone with Connor’s experience and knowledge of video and the game of basketball,” Sadler said. “It is always good to be