Daily news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Twelve people in the University of Nebraska’s men’s basketball program, including head coach Fred Hoiberg, have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Hoiberg said, “I am experiencing symptoms, but my condition has improved over the last 24 hours. Our program has been hit hard over
OFFICIAL: Scott Nagy Named Head Basketball Coach at Wright State
Scott Nagy has agreed to become the head men’s basketball coach at Wright State University, WSU director of athletics Bob Grant announced Monday. Formerly of South Dakota State, he becomes the ninth head coach in the history of the Raiders men’s basketball program. He will be formally introduced to the Wright State fans and media
Sunday Night Dirt – 4/3/16
Crazy day today as a lot of guys head home from Houston. I just wanted to follow-up on a few tweets that I sent earlier… UAB: I’m hearing this will be wrapped up soon. I can confirm that Auburn assistant Chuck Person is no longer a candidate. I’ve heard that current assistant coach/interim head coach Rob
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
Daily Dirt – 3/29/16
Here are some things that I’ve heard… On Sunday, I mentioned Columbia head coach Kyle Smith and his involvement at San Francisco (Daily Dirt – Easter Edition). Smith’s name is now on fire there, and KPIX-TV’s Dennis O’Donnel has gone as far as tweeting that Smith is expected to be named the head coach at
Saturday Dirt – 3/26/16
A few things that I’ve heard so far this weekend… I mentioned the search at UTRGV back on 3/22 (UTRGV Search Update). I have now heard that the final group is 8 and includes two current head coaches – including one from the OVC. It sounds like this group will be pared down over the
Daily Dirt II – 3/22/16
Another crazy day in the college basketball coaching world. Here’s a few quick things in part II of the Daily Dirt… A “hot” name making the rounds right now is IPFW head coach Jon Coffman. He’s coming off a great season – 24-10 with an NIT apperance, and is now being mentioned at both Wright State and James
Daily Dirt – 3/22/16
Yesterday was wild…I expect much of the same throughout the week. Here are some things that I’ve heard so far today… I have heard that Milwaukee has Parker Executive Search to help find the replacement for Rob Jeter. In case you missed it, here is great footage of Wisconsin State Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) taking
OFFICIAL: Head Basketball Coach Billy Donlon’s Contract Terminated at Wright State
Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this story first on Wednesday… Wright State University Athletics Director Bob Grant has announced the university will be changing coaches for its men’s basketball program. The university and Billy Donlon’s representative have been in conversations for the last several days about the basketball program’s
BREAKING: Wright State Terminates the Contract of Head Basketball Coach Billy Donlon
HoopDirt.com can confirm through great sources that Wright State Athletic Director Bob Grant has terminated the contract of Head Basketball Coach Billy Donlon. More on this breaking story as it develops…
Scott Woods Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Wright State
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Scott Woods, currently an assistant coach for the Wright State men’s basketball program, has been named associate head coach for the Raiders, WSU head coach Billy Donlon announced today. “Scott has been a vital part of our success over the past eight seasons,” Donlon said. “He has excelled in
OFFICIAL: Wright State Staff Update
HoopDirt.com reported both of these hirings last month – they have now been made official… Wright State head basketball coach Billy Donlon has announced the hiring of Patrice Days and Kevin Devitt as assistant coaches for the Raiders. “Patrice and Kevin will bring great energy and passion to our program,” Donlon said. “They both generated tremendous