Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Connor Kuykendall is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Southwestern University (TX). Kuykendall had been the Pirates head coach since 2019, and went 39-100 (.281) during his tenure. He also spent five seasons as the head coach at Schreiner University (2014-19) before taking over at Southwestern.
University of New Orleans names entertainer and music mogul Percy “Master P” Miller President of Men’s Basketball Operations.
The New Orleans men’s basketball team announced today that it has named legendary New Orleans entertainer and music mogul Percy “Master P” Miller President of Basketball Operations. “This is a tremendously exciting day for the future of New Orleans Privateers basketball,” said head men’s basketball coach Stacy Hollowell. “I am thrilled to add coach Percy Miller
Tanner named North Carolina Basketball Executive Director and General Manager
Jim Tanner, the founder and president of Tandem Sports + Entertainment who has represented more than 70 NBA players over a 28-year career, has been named executive director and general manager of the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team, director of athletics Bubba Cunningham announced on Tuesday. In this role, Tanner will, among other things, help
McMullen named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NAIA York University (NE)
York University has announced the hiring of Mitch McMullen as the new Head Coach for the men’s basketball team. McMullen, who will officially start his role on April 1, 2025, brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record to the Panthers’ basketball program. Director of Athletics Garrett Schwarz is very excited about the new hire
D3 DIRT: UMHB to open at end of season
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following up on something that I teased on X earlier today…I can confirm that D3 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor head coach Clif Carroll will depart at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Carroll has spent the past five seasons at UMHB, where he has gone 98-33 (.748). His squad is currently
D3 NEWS: Middlebury’s Jeff Brown announces retirement
Jeff Brown, the Middlebury Russell L. Reilly Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, will retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year, Director of Athletics Erin Quinn announced on Monday, February 24. Brown recently concluded his 28th season at the helm of the Panther program, and his 43rd overall. He is the winningest head coach
OFFICIAL: Smith out at Utah
The University of Utah has made a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program, concluding the tenure of head coach Craig Smith. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as the team’s interim head coach for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Statement from Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan “I want to thank Craig for his work
D3 DIRT: Colby-Sawyer set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dan Kaigler is no longer the head coach of the men’s basketball team at Division III Colby-Sawyer College. Kaigler informed his team of the decision via text earlier today, and the athletic director is scheduled to meet with the team later this afternoon. During his four seasons
REPORT: Utah to part ways with Craig Smith
According to a Jeff Goodman post, the University of Utah is parting ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith: Smith has gone 65-62 (.512) in nearly four full seasons at Utah, including a 15-12 (7-9) record this season. More on this story as it continues to develop.
D2 University of Mary announces leadership change in Men’s Basketball Program
Jack Nelson has resigned as head coach of the University of Mary men’s basketball program after four seasons leading the Marauders. “Jack poured himself into this program over the last four years, and we thank him for his hard work,” said University of Mary Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Marcus Wagner. “We will miss seeing the Nelson family
Saul Phillips out at D2 Northern State
I teased this one last night on X – it’s now official. Here’s Northern State’s statement on the change of leadership in their men’s basketball program: Northern State University Director of Athletics Nate Davis announced a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program today, with Saul Phillips tenure concluding after six seasons. “We have not met
REPORT: Duke’s Jai Lucas expected to be named Head Coach at Miami
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, a person with knowledge of the matter told the Associated Press on Saturday night. Lucas and the Hurricanes will work toward finalizing that contract in the coming weeks,