Hank Plona has been named the 17th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Tuesday. In eight seasons as a head coach, Plona has won 86.5% of his games and led Indian Hills (Iowa) Community College to eight consecutive ICCAC regular-season titles, six postseason conference titles and the
DAILY DIRT – 4/2/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard… Multiple sources are saying that South Alabama head coach Richie Riley is the leader at Morehead State. Riley served as an assistant coach at NAIA Pikeville from 2006-09 when Morehead AD Kelly Wells was the head coach there. In addition to his six seasons as
NAIA NEWS: Deer named inaugural Head Basketball Coach at Columbia College (SC)
Director of Athletics Glen M. Crawford has announced the hiring of Jake Deer as the first head coach of the inaugural men’s basketball program that is set to begin play in 2024-25. “Jake is the perfect addition to our team at Columbia College,” Director of Athletics Glen Crawford shared. “His dedication to his players and
Lutz named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Director of Athletics Chad Weiberg has hired Steve Lutz as the school’s 21st head men’s basketball coach, pending board approval. “Coach Lutz is known as one of the hardest-working coaches in the business,” Weiberg said. “He has worked at all levels of college basketball and has deep ties to this part of the country,
Faulkner elevated to Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Youngstown State
Ethan Faulkner helped orchestrate Youngstown State University’s best five-year stretch of men’s basketball at the Division I level, and he will now take charge of the program as it looks to continue its upward trend as one of the region’s top mid-major programs. YSU Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ron Strollo announced Faulkner’s promotion from associate
Fee resigns at Gannon – where’s he headed?
Gannon head men’s basketball coach Jordan Fee has resigned after going 32-3 (20-2) in his one season on the job. His squad advanced to the NCAA Elite 8 in what was one of the best turnarounds in college basketball – Gannon was 3-23 (3-19) before Fee got there. Prior to landing at Gannon, Fee was
Bailey promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State has promoted Justin Bailey to the role of Associate Head Coach: Bailey has been on the Sam Houston men’s basketball staff since the summer of 2021. More on Bailey from SHSU’s website: Bailey helped the Bearkats to a 19-win season in his first stint on staff and helped develop first-team All-WAC selection Savion Flagg. In
Ben McCollum named Head Basketball Coach at Drake
Ben McCollum has been named as the head basketball coach at Drake. No official press release yet, but the Drake basketball X account tweeted the following: McCollum has spent the past 15 seasons as the head coach at D2 Northwest Missouri, where he compiled a career record of 394-91 (241-63 MIAA) During his tenure with
Jerrance Howard retained on new staff at Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois head coach Scott Nagy announced that he will retain assistant coach Jerrance Howard on staff. “I’m so pleased to be able to keep Jerrance on staff. He provides continuity and a relationship for the players that choose to stay with us from last year’s team,” Nagy said. “I know how well respected he is when it comes
OFFICIAL: Enfield named Head Basketball Coach at SMU
Following-up on reports from last week…SMU has officially named Andy Enfield as their new head basketball coach. A press conference to introduce the former USC head coach is scheduled for tomorrow at 4pm. Here’s the official release from SMU announcing the hiring: Andy Enfield has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at SMU, Director of Athletics Rick Hart announced
Former SIU Head Coach Mullins joins DePaul Basketball Staff
DePaul men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann has added an experienced basketball mind to his bench, in the hiring of Bryan Mullins as an assistant coach. Mullins comes to DePaul following five seasons at Southern Illinois as the Salukis head coach. “Bryan is a talented coach and someone who has deep connections in the state
Old Dominion adds Brami and Wade to Men’s Basketball Staff
Old Dominion head men’s basketball coach Mike Jones rounded out his 2024-25 coaching staff with Aidan Brami joining as Video Coordinator and Assistant Director of Operations, along with naming Jason Wade as a Graduate Assistant. “Rounding out our staff with Aidan and Jason, the young guys, completes our 30-day plan as we build our program. Both are incredibly