Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Back on 3/29, I mentioned that a NY D2 was about to open (DAILY DIRT). It’s now confirmed that Earl Schunk will not be returning after 11-seasons as the head coach at D’Youville. Schunk, who oversaw D’Youville’s transition from D3 to D2, posted the following on Twitter earlier tonight:
Judson named Assistant Coach at Illinois State
Illinois State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pedon has finalized his first coaching staff at Illinois State with the addition of former Redbird assistant coach, Northern Illinois head coach, and IBCA Hall of Fame member Rob Judson. “Rob Judson is a home run hire for our basketball program,” said Pedon. “I couldn’t be more excited about adding
McGraw named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Louisiana Tech
Fresh off of NJCAA D3 National Championship, Hall of Fame coach becomes Talvin Hester’s first hire New Louisiana Tech Men’s Basketball head coach Talvin Hester announced the first addition to his staff on Monday with Tim McGraw joining the Bulldogs. McGraw, inducted into 2021 into the National Junior College Athlete Association (NJCAA) Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, will serve as
OFFICIAL: Boone named Assistant Coach at Texas Arlington
I mentioned this one back on March 28th (D2 DIRT). The hiring of former Angelo State head coach Cinco Boone at Texas Arlington is now official. Here’s the release from the school: Boasting more than 100 career wins and four NCAA Division II South Central Regional Tournament appearances as a collegiate head coach over the
OFFICIAL: Nolan Smith joins Louisville Basketball staff
No secret here…Louisville finally releases an official statement on the hiring of Nolan Smith… Nolan Smith, a member of the Duke University men’s basketball staff for the last six years, has become the first assistant coach hired by University of Louisville head men’s basketball coach Kenny Payne on the Cardinals’ staff. “I’m thrilled to welcome home one of
REPORT: Wagner’s Mason set to replace Holloway at St. Peter’s
According to a report earlier today from Stadium, Wagner head coach Bashir Mason will replace Shaheen Holloway (Seton Hall) at St. Peter’s. Mason, a Jersey City native, has been the head coach at Wagner for the past ten seasons (165-130 – .559). This past season, he led Wagner to a 21-6 (15-3 NEC) record, and
REPORT: JMU’s Wilson to VMI
According to report from Stadium, VMI is expected to hire James Madison assistant Andrew Wilson as their new head coach. Wilson had been at JMU for the past two seasons, after following Mark Byington from Georgia Southern where the pair had spent seven years. Wilson also spent six seasons working for Bobby Cremins at the
OFFICIAL: East Central CC hires Shields as new Head Basketball Coach
Following-up on something that I mentioned earlier in today’s DAILY DIRT. Dylan Shields has now officially been named as the head coach at NJCAA East Central CC. Here is the official statement from the school: Former East Central Community College assistant basketball coach Dylan Shields is set to return to Decatur as the new head
OFFICIAL: Madlock named Head Coach at Alabama State
I mentioned this one in today’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Alabama State has named Tony Madlock as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the release from ASU: Alabama State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable has named Tony Madlock the new head men’s basketball coach for the Hornets. Madlock comes to Alabama State after
HoopDirt.com 2021-22 NJCAA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseApril 11, 2022 Former Northwest Florida State College head coach Greg Heiar has been named as the HoopDirt.com NJCAA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2021-22 college basketball season. Heiar qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week 9 of the season. In
Daily Dirt – 4/11/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things to kick-off the week… I have heard that Alabama State is just about done, with announcement coming very shortly. Sounds like the leader here is current South Carolina State head coach Tony Madlock. More on this one soon. *UPDATE: This is now official. Madlock is the new head
NAIA DIRT: Hepker to take over at MidAmerica Nazarene
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) MidAmerica Nazarene assistant Adam Hepker has been promoted to head coach following the retirement of legendary coach Rocky Lamar. Hepker returned to MNU as an assistant last season after serving as an assistant at Ottawa University Arizona. He had previously served as an assistant at MNU from 2010-15, before departing for