University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jai Lucas announced Tuesday that he has hired Charlton Young as associate coach. Young, a Miami native, brings almost three decades of Division I coaching experience to the Hurricanes basketball program. He has been a part of nine NCAA Tournaments and two regular-season conference titles, while coaching 15 NBA Draft
Payne named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Allen University
Following a national coaching search, Allen University announced Tuesday that Andre Payne will become the new head coach of the school’s men’s basketball program. A proven leader with more than 25 years of experience as both an administrator and college coach, Payne has achieved more than 200 wins at various levels of coaching. Payne arrives
Carroll named Head Basketball Coach at Lipscomb
Kevin Carroll, a coaching veteran known for transforming basketball programs, has been named the new head coach of the Lipscomb University men’s basketball program, Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson announced today. Carroll returns to Lipscomb after leading Trevecca Nazarene University for the last two seasons to record-breaking success in NCAA Division II, including the most wins in program
D3 DIRT: NYU’s Klatsky headed to Florida
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) This one has been making the rounds for a while, but I can now confirm that NYU head coach Dave Klatsky will become an assistant at Florida. Klatsky has been texting guys in the coaching community today informing them of his move. Klatsky has gone 68-16 (.810) in his three seasons
Eatmon returns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Shelton State
Shelton State Community College Athletics announced the return of Joe Eatmon as the men’s head basketball coach. Eatmon returns after a three-year hiatus during which he served as the College’s Dean of Community Relations. Eatmon stepped away from the court with an 182-39 (.821) career record, going 83-14 in Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) play.
Young steps away at Ohio Northern; Tropf elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Ohio Northern University’s men’s basketball program will be passing the torch to a new leader. To build upon the momentum established under coach Neal Young, ONU assistant coach Jon Tropf has been named the Polar Bears’ new head coach. Young announced he will be leaving the program and basketball to pursue a new career. “ONU
Central Michigan hires Bronkema as new Head Basketball Coach
In today’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that a D2 coach from the state of Michigan was in the mix at Central Michigan. This move is now official – Ferris State head coach Andy Bronkema has officially taken over at CMU. Here’s the release from the school: Michigan native and national champion Andy Bronkema has been
OFFICIAL: Bergstraser named Head Basketball Coach at Denver
Been talking bout this one for a while. It’s now official…here’s the press release from Denver announcing the hiring of Tim Bergstraser as their new head men’s basketball coach: The University of Denver Division of Athletics has named Tim Bergstraser the 34th head men’s basketball coach in program history, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations Josh
Ruebesam departs Colorado Basketball Staff; Named Head Coach at CSU Pueblo
Zach Ruebesam, an assistant coach at the University of Colorado, has been named the new head coach of the Colorado State Pueblo University men’s basketball program, as announced Monday morning by CSU Pueblo Vice President of Athletics and Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Paul Plinske. Ruebesam begins his duties at CSU Pueblo on April 14. “On behalf of CSU
D2 DIRT: Mercy University (NY) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Chris Watts is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 Mercy University (NY). Watts had been the head coach at Mercy for the past three seasons, and served as an assistant at D2 Bridgeport before that. During his tenure with the Mavericks, Watts went 15-62 including
Daily Dirt – 4/14/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Hanging out at the NJCAA convention for a few days. Great organization, great people. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while collecting as many open bar tickets as I can… Sun Belt Program Set to Add New Assistant from Big 12 Staff I have heard that Georgia State will
Donovan Williams hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts men’s basketball head coach Kory Barnett has hired Donovan Williams as an assistant coach. “Donovan and his wife Erica have impacted every single community that they have lived in through their heart for others,” said Coach Barnett. “Their passion for mentorship and commitment to fostering growth in athletes will undoubtedly enrich our community. Donovan