Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Edinboro University will hire Drexel assistant Justin Jennings as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Jennings has been an assistant at Drexel since 2016, and had been an assistant at Army for two seasons before that. Prior to his tIme as a D1 assistant, Jennings spent
Utah State adds Lorenzo as Director of Basketball Analytics
Utah State head men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle announced the hiring of Anthony Lorenzo as director of basketball analytics. Lorenzo spent the last four seasons as Washington State’s coordinator of operations, first joining the staff as a graduate manager in charge of operations in 2019-20. Prior to WSU, Lorenzo spent two seasons at the Academy of Art
NAIA Peru State hires Fisher as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
The Peru State men’s basketball team has hired Walter Fisher as assistant coach. Fisher’s most recent stint was at North Idaho College, an NJCAA school competing in the Northwest Athletic Conference. Fisher helped the Cardinals to a 28-1 season overall going an undefeated 16-0 in conference play. North Idaho College made it to the Sweet 16
Walker named Assistant Basketball Coach at Southwest Baptist University
Southwest Baptist University Head Men’s Basketball coach Aaron Niven has announced Vince Walker as the new Assistant Men’s Basketball coach. “We are blessed to be able to hire a coach with the experience that Coach Walker has!” Niven said, “His energy and passion will really benefit our players and our program! It’s a great day to be
DAILY DIRT: Prep Edition
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