Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that NJCAA D2 Iowa Central head coach Ryan Kirsch will become an assistant at South Dakota State. Kirsch had previously worked for new SDSU head coach Bryan Petersen at Kirkwood CC. Kirsch took over at ICCC last spring following a stint as an assistant at
REPORT: McMillan expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M
According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Texas Tech is expected to hire Samford’s Bucky McMillan as their new Head Basketball Coach. According to the reports, the sides are finalizing a five-year deal. McMillan just wrapped up his fourth season at Samford where he led the Bulldogs to a 22-11 record and a
D3 Westminster College Head Basketball Coach Kevin Siroki will not return
Westminster College announced that it is making a leadership change in its men’s basketball program effective immediately. Kevin Siroki will not return after 13 seasons in the position. “I would like to thank Coach Siroki for his hard work, commitment and dedication as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, one he cares deeply about, for
D2 Academy of Art University Announces Discontinuation of Intercollegiate Sports Programs
Academy of Art University announced the decision to discontinue its intercollegiate sports programs at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year. The decision comes after months of deliberation about how the university can use its resources to best serve the greatest number of students, many of whom attend the university in a remote or hybrid
D2 DIRT: Kennedy set to become new Head Basketball Coach at Cameron
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiples sources that D2 Cameron University (OK) will hire Nathan Kennedy as their new head men’s basketball coach. Kennedy has spent the past five seasons on the Arkansas Tech staff, serving most recently as the associate head coach. Prior to his time at Tech, Kennedy worked as
Filzen steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Bethel University
Bethel University has announced a coaching transition will take place in men’s basketball. The university thanks Zach Filzen for his contributions and dedication to the program. A national search for a replacement will begin immediately. We’re grateful for Coach Filzen’s contributions over the past four years,” said Director of Athletics Greg Peterson. “His leadership has
Collins inks multi-year contract extension at Northwestern
Northwestern Sullivan-Ubben Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Collins, who recently guided the Wildcats to their most successful stretch in program history, has signed a multi-year contract extension through 2030, Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Mark Jackson announced today. “Northwestern is my family’s home – I am really proud of what we have built over the
Minnesota Basketball Staff Update
University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has announced a trio of assistant coaches named to his staff with the addition of Brian Cooley, Armon Gates and Dave Thorson. Additional staffing will be announced at a later date. Cooley comes to Minnesota after a four-year stint with Medved at Colorado State from 2021-25, during which he
Norton added to Indiana Basketball Staff
Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries announced the addition of assistant coach Nick Norton to his inaugural staff in Bloomington. “We are excited to have Nick join our staff,” DeVries said. “He brings tremendous knowledge and feel for what we want our program to be about. He is terrific with the players on the floor
OFFICIAL: Jackson named Head Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M
Following up on our SWAC DIRT from earlier today…Donte’ Jackson has officially been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M. Here’s the release from the college: Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant welcomed new AAMU head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson during an introductory
Barbee out as Head Basketball Coach at Central Michigan
Tony Barbee is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Central Michigan. Here’s the release from CMU: Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan and Central Michigan Athletics have announced a change in leadership for its men’s basketball program. Tony Barbee will not return as head coach and a national search for the program’s next head coach
Northwest Mississippi CC names Redman as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Northwest Mississippi Community College has selected John Redman as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program, athletic director Jake Gordon announced Thursday. Redman joins the Rangers from Delta State University, where he spent the past seven seasons with the Statesmen as the associate head coach for Mike Nienaber’s coaching staff. “I am proud, honored and humbled to