Author Archives: The DirtKing

D3 DIRT: Southwestern University (TX) opens

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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