Mercy College Assistant Vice President for Athletics Matt Kilcullen, Jr. has announced the hiring of Chris Watts as the new Mercy College Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Watts is named head coach after serving as interim head coach since October 17, 2022. “I am absolutely honored to be named the Head Men’s Basketball Coach here at Mercy. I
Caton resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Adams State
I teased this one in the DAILY DIRT on Tuesday. It’s now official – Russ Caton has resigned at D2 Adams State. Here’s the official release from ASU: Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith has announced that after eight seasons at the helm of the ASU Men’s Basketball Program, Russ Caton has stepped down as the
Self to miss today’s NCAA Tournament game vs Howard
Bill Self, who missed the entire Big 12 tournament due to a medical issue, will not coach the Jayhawks in their first round NCAA Tournament game today vs Howard. Norm Roberts, who coached the team in Self’s absence last week will continue to steer the ship today. Kansas released the following statement:
D2 SEARCH UPDATE: Harding U finalists
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that there are three finalists for the job at D2 Harding University (AR). They are in the hunt to replace Jeff Morgan, who retired as HU’s head coach after 30 seasons at the helm of the Bisons (he will continue as the AD). The names
REPORT: Balado out as Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas State
On Tuesday, I said to keep an eye on the Sun Belt…here’s what I was talking about: Mike Balado is out as the head coach at Arkansas State according to Jeff Goodman. Balado had been at ASU since 2017, where he went 82-100 (.451). His best season came in 2021-22 when his team went 18-11
Daily Dirt – 3/16/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few things as we get ready for the NCAA First Round to kick-off today… Updating the ETSU list from yesterday with some additional names…It sounds like these three should be added: Penny Collins (Head Coach – Tennessee State), Jerrod Calhoun (Head Coach – Youngstown State), and Preston Spradlin (Head
OFFICIAL: Juan Dixon not returning to Coppin State
Following up on reports from last night. Coppin State has finally released a statement on Juan Dixon’s status: Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director Derek Carter today announced that Dixon is relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After fully evaluating the men’s basketball program and performance,
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D2 Olive-Harvey set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brandon Moore is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Olive-Harvey College (IL). Moore took over at Olive-Harvey back in 2015 after spending ten seasons at the school as an assistant coach. This past season, Moore led his team to a 25-8 record, and an
OFFICIAL: Simon named Head Basketball Coach at Bowling Green
Following up on yesterday’s report. Southern Utah’s Todd Simon has officially taken over as the head coach at Bowling Green. Here’s the release from BGSU: Todd Simon, the head coach at Southern Utah for the past seven years, is the new head men’s basketball coach at Bowling Green State University, Director of Athletics Derek van
Daily Dirt – 3/15/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few mid-week rumblings – working on a bunch more… I have heard that ETSU is starting to talk to candidates this week. The top name that I’ve heard here is UNC Asheville’s Mike Morrell. He led UNCA to 27 wins, and a Big South title this season. His squad
McNamara promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Syracuse
Assistant men’s basketball coach Gerry McNamara ’06 has been promoted to associate head coach at his alma mater, according to the Syracuse University Athletics Department. “I am pleased Gerry will remain on our staff,” said Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack. “He’s earned this well-deserved promotion to Associate Head Coach. Gerry is an excellent recruiter and has
OFFICIAL: Wicks named Head Basketball Coach at Green Bay
Following up on an earlier report. Sundance Wicks has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Wisconsin Green Bay. Here’s the release from the school: Green Bay Director of Athletics Josh Moon has named Sundance Wicks the ninth head men’s basketball coach in Phoenix program history. An introductory press conference to announce