Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things from the prep / HS level… With Tom Messinger headed to NJIT as an assistant, Ben Veshi has been named as the Head Coach of the Hargrave Military Academy (VA) Postgraduate Basketball team. Veshi served as the Associate Head Postgraduate Basketball Coach during the 2022-2023 season after a two
Shaw promoted to Assistant Coach at North Texas
Following two seasons on the UNT bench, Andre Shaw has been promoted to assistant coach, first-year head coach Ross Hodge announced Friday. “We are excited to announce the elevation of Andre Shaw to assistant coach,” Hodge said. “Andre has been an integral part of the last two championship teams and his influence is felt all through our program. He has tremendous
Clark named Head Basketball Coach at Northeast CC (NE)
Northeast Community College has named Josh Clark the 14th head men’s basketball in program history, it was announced Wednesday by Athletic Director Jerrett Mills. Clark was previously an assistant coach with the Hawks for six seasons under head coach Dan Anderson and played a key role in the development of 13 All-Region players and 67
D2 DIRT: Coker set to open, will be filled quickly by current D2 Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brett Rector is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Coker University. He was hired at CU this past April after leading Salem University to the 2022-23 USCAA Division I National Championship. There is no word yet on where he will wind up. I have
Wilson promoted to Associate Head Coach at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard announced the promotion of Charlie Wilson to Associate Head Coach on Thursday afternoon. Wilson is coming off his first season with the Royals after being hired by Leonard in the summer of 2022. “Charlie’s experience as a former head coach has been invaluable to the staff,” said
Portland State elevates Dunn to Associate Head Coach
Portland State Men’s Basketball has promoted Assistant Coach Matt Dunn to the role of Associate Head Coach. Viking Head Coach Jase Coburn made the announcement that Dunn, his top assistant, has been elevated to the AHC title. Dunn begins his third year in the Viking program and has been in collegiate coaching for 15 seasons. Dunn has worked primarily with the
Page promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State
Keiton Page has been elevated into the role of assistant coach for the Oklahoma State men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Boynton announced today. “Keiton Page is the epitome of Loyal and True,” Boynton said. His commitment to the Cowboy Basketball program is second to none.” Page has served in a variety of roles within the program
Kleinschmidt named Assistant Basketball Coach at NAIA Dakota State (SD)
Dakota State (S.D.) men’s basketball head coach Darren Tighe has announced the hiring of Dalton Kleinschmidt as the new assistant coach. Kleinschmidt spent the previous two seasons at Ridgewater College (Minn.) on Nate Thooft’s coaching staff. While at Ridgewater, the Warriors went 26-22 record, including an upset victory over No. 7 nationally ranked RCTC in
Idaho State Basketball Staff Update
Idaho State men’s basketball Head Coach, Ryan Looney announced three coaching changes and finalized his coaching staff for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Joe White has been elevated to Associate Head Coach for the 2023-24 season. Entering his fifth year on the ISU sidelines, White has been a centerpiece alongside Looney since his hiring in 2019. “Joe White has worked
Boone chosen as new Head Basketball Coach at D3 Valley Forge
University of Valley Forge Athletic Director Gretchen Levan, announced that Dominique Boone will take over as the next Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball program. Coach Boone comes to UVF after most recently serving as the Head Coach & Sports Information Director at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. Coach Boone helped oversee the Warren
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D1 Southern Nevada set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 College of Southern Nevada head men’s basketball coach Russ Beck will resign and become the Head Coach at Box Elder HS in Brigham City, Utah. Beck was hired at CSN back in 2020, and was tasked with re-starting a program that had been dormant since
Nakanishi promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Hawai’i Pacific
Hawai’i Pacific University announced Wednesday morning that Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jesse Nakanishi has been promoted to Head Coach of the program. HPU conducted a nationwide search for a new head coach after longtime coach and former Athletic Director Darren Vorderbruegge announced his retirement back in March 2023. “I am thrilled to have Coach Nak continue