Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from great sources that D3 Penn State Abington intends to name Ryan Van Zelst as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Van Zelst has been on the staff at D3 University of Scranton since the 2015-16 season, and was elevated to the role of associate head coach prior
Daily Dirt – 6/16/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that Princeton assistant Jonathan Jones is on the move and will land on the staff at American. Jones had been at Princeton since 2018 – the Tigers have gone 52-30 (29-13 Ivy) during that time. The NJ native was a D3Hoops.com First Team All-American following his senior season
Jusianiec resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Alfred State
Alfred State head basketball coach Jerry Jusianiec announced his resignation earlier this week after leading the Pioneers for the past twenty-three seasons. Jerry is excited about future professional opportunities and, though he will miss college coaching, looks forward to spending nights and weekends watching and supporting his children’s athletic and extracurricular activities. In those 23
Eskildsen named Assistant Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Brian Eskildsen, who helped Harvard to three Ivy League championships, a trip to the NCAA tournament in 2015 and NIT berths in 2018 and 2019, has been appointed to join Georgia Tech’s men’s basketball staff as assistant coach, head coach Josh Pastner announced. A 12-year veteran in Division I basketball, Eskildsen has spent his entire career working
OFFICIAL: McClendon named Head Basketball Coach at Springfield College
Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on June 1st (D3 DIRT). The hiring of Michael McClendon at Springfield College has now been made official. Here’s the release from SC: Springfield College Director of Athletics, Dr. Craig Poisson, is pleased to announce that Michael McClendon has been named the head men’s basketball coach and
Lowery Returns to Cal Poly Staff as Associate Head Coach
The Cal Poly men’s basketball program officially welcomes back Omar Lowery with the former Mustang assistant coach returning to Mott Athletics Center as associate head coach. An assistant coach with Cal Poly from 2009-13, Lowery most recently served as an assistant at Butler (2017-22), where he helped the Bulldogs to the 2018 NCAA Tournament second round, a
Justus named Assistant Basketball Coach at NC State
Joel Justus has been named an assistant coach for the NC State men’s basketball team, head coach Kevin Keatts announced. “I’m excited to welcome Joel to Raleigh,” Keatts said. “He grew up in this state, knows it well and is aware of the great talent that exists here. Joel has a proven track record as a recruiter and teacher of
Bledsoe named Head Basketball Coach at Anoka-Ramsey CC
Anoka-Ramsey Community College has announced the hiring of Travis Bledsoe as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, following the retirement of previous head coach Ron Larson. Bledsoe comes to Anoka-Ramsey after leading Minnesota high school powerhouse DeLaSalle for the past five seasons. In Bledsoe’s time as head coach of the Islanders, DeLaSalle won five section championships resulting
Southwell named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno announced the addition of Shane Southwell to the Huskie staff as associate head coach. Southwell comes to NIU following two seasons as an assistant coach at Kansas State. “I am extremely excited to welcome Shane to DeKalb,” said Burno. “He is an up-and-coming star in this business and will bring
Taylor promoted to Associate Head Coach at New Mexico State
Associate Head Coach Dominique Taylor. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? NM State Head Coach Greg Heiar thought so and has officially announced that he would be elevating Taylor for the upcoming season. “I’m very excited to announce Coach Taylor as my Associate Head Coach,” said Heiar. “In my first 12 weeks here, DT has been instrumental in helping build this
Daily Dirt – 6/14/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard… I can confirm that Denver will hire former San Diego assistant Jerry Brown as an assistant. Brown had been at USD since 2019 and was not retained when Steve Lavin took over. Before his time at San Diego, he worked as the Director of Player
D2 DIRT: Belmont Abbey set to hire Army assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Belmont Abbey (NC) will name Army assistant David Belfield as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Dan Ficke, who took over at Metro State back in late April. Belfield had been on the Army staff since 2019, and served as the Black Knights