Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Crazy that it’s September already. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… It sounds like Boston College will hire Adam Walsh as their new DBO. Walsh had resigned earlier this spring as the head coach at D3 Shenandoah. He has also been the head coach at Centenary (LA) where he
Lawson named Assistant Basketball Coach at State Fair CC
State Fair Community College Head Coach Matt Brown has announced the hiring of Kyle Lawson as the new assistant men’s basketball coach. Lawson comes to Sedalia with experience as a player and coach at the NCAA Division II and junior college levels. “Coach Lawson will be a welcome addition to the Roadrunner family,” said Brown.
Sewanee MBB assistant takes over Women’s program
Director of Athletics John Shackelford has announced on Monday that Brody Curry C’17 will serve as the next head women’s basketball coach at the University of the South. In addition, he was appointed as the Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID) for the department. Curry becomes the 13th head coach in the history of the women’s basketball at Sewanee. The
Tennessee Martin Basketball Staff Update
University of Tennessee at Martin second-year head coach Ryan Ridder has completed his staff for the 2022-23 men’s basketball season as Austin Nisbett and Alston Jones have joined the fold. Nisbett will serve as the Skyhawks’ director of basketball operations while Jones takes over the role of graduate assistant. “I have known both Austin and Alston for a long time – they
Central Connecticut Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Olander, Schwartz added to Sellers staff Central Connecticut men’s basketball head coach Patrick Sellers has announced the additions of Ryan Olander and Griffin Schwartz to the coaching staff for the 2022-23 season. Olander will serve as Assistant Coach, while Schwartz will be the Director of Basketball Operations/Scouting. “Ryan and Griffin are great additions to our
LIU Basketball Staff Update
LIU men’s basketball head coach Rod Strickland has announced the hiring of three new assistants: Chris Thomas, Maurice Hicks and Shasha Brown. “I’m pleased about the assistants that have joined our staff,” Strickland said. “These coaches have been around players at the highest level, and I’m confident in their abilities to help our guys reach their goals this season
Hugley named as new Assistant Basketball Coach at ETSU
Joe Hugley is back home! On Monday, ETSU men’s basketball head coach Desmond Oliver announced the hiring of Hugley as the Buccaneers’ new assistant coach. “I’m really excited to add Joe to my staff,” said Oliver. “Joe is going to bring a high level of teaching, player development and mentoring from a former player’s perspective. He’s going to
Delaware extends Inglesby through 2028-29
Delaware men’s basketball head coach Martin Ingelsby has signed a contract extension through the 2028-29 season, Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation Chrissi Rawak announced on Monday. Ingelsby, who begins his seventh season at the helm of the program, has two years remaining on his contract and will receive an additional five years after that. “Martin has done
Days named Director of Basketball Recruiting at Mississippi State
Patrice Days, one of the nation’s up-and-coming coaches, has been named the Director of Recruiting for Mississippi State’s men’s basketball program announced Monday by head coach Chris Jans. Days has already gained valuable coaching experience with nearly a decade of service as an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level. He has played an integral role
Mo Acker joins Grayson College Basketball Staff
Maurice Acker has been hired as the Grayson College Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “I’m very excited to add Mo to our staff,” says Head Coach Scott Monarch. “I respected his work ethic and approach to the game as a player and am confident that same work ethic will carry over into his coaching career.” Acker
OFFICIAL: Handy out at D3 Anderson; Collins named Interim Head Coach
Following up on something that I first reported early this morning (D3 DIRT)… The coaching change at D3 Anderson University (IN) is now official – Owen Handy has resigned, and Carter Collins has been named as the interim head coach. Both press releases from the school are below: The Anderson University athletics department announced on
Padgett named Assistant to the Head Coach at Mississippi State
Scott Padgett, a national champion standout at Kentucky and an eight-year NBA veteran, has joined Mississippi State’s men’s basketball program as an Assistant to the Head Coach announced by Chris Jans. Padgett possesses 13 seasons of coaching experience at the Division I level. He has recruited and coached over 30 players that have gone on to play