Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics Director, Dr. Nick Pettit, announced the hiring of Chris Tifft as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This appointment follows a national search assisted by Dr. Kurt Patberg from Mammoth Sports Consulting. Tifft possesses nearly three decades of experience coaching at the collegiate ranks, where he most recently served as the assistant coach
Brooks inks two-year extension at D2 Bowie State
Bowie State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Clyde Doughty, Jr. has announced that men’s basketball coach Darrell Brooks has agreed to a two-year contract extension, continuing his leadership of the Bulldogs program through the 2024-25 season. Brooks is entering his 14th season at the helm of the program after being named the men’s head basketball
OFFICIAL: Cain named Head Basketball Coach at Johns Hopkins
Following-up on something that I first reported back on 6/28 (D3 DIRT). Ryan Cain has officially been named as the new head basketball coach at Johns Hopkins University. Here’s the statement from JHU: Johns Hopkins Associate Vice Provost and Director of Athletics & Recreation Jennifer S. Baker announced the appointment of Ryan Cain as the
Former Franklin Pierce head coach Chadbourne takes over as WBB HC at D3 Southern Maine
A veteran in the coaching ranks, David Chadbourne, has been named the next head coach of the University of Southern Maine women’s basketball team. University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean made the announcement as the Huskies prepare for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Chadbourne replaces Samantha Norris who led the Huskies for eight seasons
JUCO NEWS: Eastern Florida adds Moore as Assistant Basketball Coach
Truman Moore has joined the men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. Moore is coming to Eastern Florida State College after serving as a Graduate Assistant at Utah Valley University during the 2022-23 season. At Utah Valley, Moore helped contribute to the program’s 28-9 record, capturing a regular season title and trip to the
Lucas promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Duke
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Thursday the promotion of Jai Lucas to associate head coach. Lucas, entering his second year on the Blue Devils’ staff in 2023-24, was an assistant coach last season. One of the nation’s most highly regarded assistant coaches and recruiters, Lucas, 34, aids in the development of Duke’s backcourt while primarily serving
New York Small College Dirt…
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm two jobs that are now open in New York: Search Update:
Edward Waters U Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Edward Waters head men’s basketball coach Cabral Huff has finalized his assistant coaching staff, it was announced this week. Joining Huff on the sidelines are Brandon Britt, Chris Reedy, and EWU alum and former 1,000 point scorer for the Tigers, Charles-Eddie “Chuck” Smith. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Brandon Britt comes to Jacksonville after spending
JUCO NEWS: Southern Nevada hires Lee as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has announced the appointment of Mike Lee as the new Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball Team. With an impressive background in coaching and a wealth of experience in the basketball community, Coach Lee brings a fresh perspective and a winning mindset to the Coyotes Athletics department. Coach Lee’s
D3 DIRT: Keene State’s Cain headed to Johns Hopkins
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today…I can confirm that Keene State head basketball coach will take over at Johns Hopkins. He will replace Josh Loeffler, who became an assistant at Cincinnati earlier this month. Cain had a great run at Keene State, compiling a 144-66 (.689) record during his eight
D2 DIRT: Franklin Pierce set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It sounds like David Chadbourne is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH). Chadbourne has spent the past 24-seasons at FPU, where he put together a 344-308 (.528) record. He also spent three seasons as the women’s basketball head coach at the school (1996-99), before
JUCO NEWS: Richards named Head Basketball Coach at Harper College
The Harper College men’s basketball program will have a new leader on the bench this year; LaMario Richards has been named the new head coach of the Hawks. Harper is excited to bring in a passionate coach with 11 years of experience coaching in the Midwest and 10 years coaching in the Chicago land area.