Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Anthony Houston is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Cardinal Stritch University (WI). Houston was elevated to head coach of the Stritch program back in 2020, after spending four seasons as an assistant the the school. This past season, the Wolves went 5-23 (3-19 CCAC). Before his time
Mills named Head Basketball Coach at Dallas College-North Lake
Josh Mills has been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NJCAA D3 Dallas College-North Lake. Mills served as the associate head coach on North Lake’s 2022 National Championship team. He will replace former head coach Tim McGraw, who became the special assistant to the head coach at Louisiana Tech. Coach Mills not only
JUCO Williston State (ND) opens
Shawn Neary has decided to step down as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Williston State College. It was the decision of Coach Neary to step down to spend more time with family. “We want to thank Shawn for his service to Williston State College Teton Athletics. We wish him and his family nothing but
OFFICIAL: McSloy takes over as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Drew University
I first mentioned this move on 6/16 (D3 DIRT)…it’s now been made official. St. Joseph’s (LI) head coach Mike McSloy has taken over at Drew University. Here’s the release from DU: Michael McSloy has been selected as the new men’s basketball coach at Drew University, Director of Athletics Christa Racine has announced. McSloy comes to the Forest from St.
OFFICIAL: Belfield named Head Basketball Coach at Belmont Abbey
I mentioned this move back on June 14th (D2 DIRT) – it’s now official. Army assistant David Belfield has been named as an assistant coach at D2 Belmont Abbey College. Here’s the release: Charlotte native David Belfield has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Belmont Abbey College, Vice President and Director of Athletics, Stephen Miss,
OFFICIAL: Pratt opens as Thompson heads to NYU as Assistant Coach
Following-up on my D3 DIRT from 6/13. Chris Thompson has officially been named as an assistant coach at NYU. Here’s the release: Chris Thompson has been announced as an assistant coach of New York University’s men’s basketball program, becoming the first addition to newly-hired Head Coach Dave Klatsky‘s staff. Thompson has coached at the Division III level
Davidson’s McKillop announces retirement
Bob McKillop, who led Davidson College to 23 conference championships (15 – regular season, 8 – tournament), 10 NCAA Tournament appearances and over 600 wins, is retiring after 33 seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball program. A Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame nominee, McKillop, 71, is the most successful coach in school and
OFFICIAL: Jones named Assistant Coach at American
Following up on something that I first mentioned in the Daily Dirt yesterday. Jonathan Jones has officially been named as an assistant at American. Here’s the official release from AU: Jonathan Jones has been hired as an assistant coach for head coach Mike Brennan‘s men’s basketball staff. Jones comes to American University from Princeton University where he
Rahon promoted to Assistant Coach at Saint Mary’s
Saint Mary’s Men’s Basketball head coach Randy Bennett announced the promotion of former Gael great Joe Rahon to assistant coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Next season will mark his second on the men’s basketball coaching staff after spending two seasons on the Gaels roster from 2015-17. Rahon’s promotion to assistant coach comes after spending one season as the Recruiting
JUCO DIRT: Indian River set to hire current JUCO head coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Indian River State College (FL) intends to name Bill Morosco as their next head men’s basketball coach. Morosco spent last season as the head coach at Garden City CC (KS), where he led his squad to a 22-10 (15-9 KJCCC) record. Before his one year stint at
Vincent named Assistant Basketball Coach at Langston
Langston University head men’s basketball coach Chris Wright announced the latest addition to the Lions’ coaching staff in assistant coach Chris Vincent. “I cannot express how excited I am to join Coach (Chris) Wright here at Langston University. He has proven to be one of the most successful and notable coaches in the country at any level,” assistant
Richmond’s Mooney receives 3-yr extension
Richmond men’s basketball coach Chris Mooney has received a three-year contract extension, Vice President and Director of Athletics John P. Hardt announced Thursday. Mooney, who led the Spiders to the Atlantic 10 Championship and the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament in March, is now under contract through the 2026-27 season. “The Spiders had a great run last year