West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries has announced the hiring of Tom Ostrom as an assistant coach. Ostrom, who has more than 25 years of collegiate coaching experience, spent the last two seasons at Drake, where he helped the Bulldogs to 55 victories, two Missouri Valley Conference championships and a pair of NCAA Tournament
OFFICIAL: Eacho named Head Basketball Coach at Mary Baldwin
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on June 19th (D3 DIRT). Millersville assistant Daniel Eacho has officially been named as the Head Basketball Coach at Mary Baldwin University. Here’s the press release from the school: Mary Baldwin University is proud to announce the addition of Daniel Eacho as the new head coach for the
Gach Gach named Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach at North Dakota State College of Science
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) has announced the appointment of Gach Gach as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach, following the departure of Stu Engen, who has taken a position joining the coaching staff at Idaho State University. A 2017 graduate of NDSCS, Gach Gach (pronounced GOTCH GOTCH) brings a wealth of experience
D2 NEWS: Ludwig, Mayhan join St. Leo Basketball Staff
Saint Leo University’s interim head men’s basketball coach Spencer Henke has announced the hiring of Bob Ludwig and Brandon Mayhan to his staff for the 2024-25 season. Ludwig and Mayhan will serve as Henke’s assistant coaches for the upcoming season. ” Bob and Brandon bring experience and competitive fire to Bowman Center, aligning with our team and
Lecapitaine named Director of Video and Analytics at Green Bay
Green Bay men’s basketball head coach Doug Gottlieb announced the hiring of Kaden Lecapitaine as the Director of Video and Analytics. Lecapitaine joins the Phoenix from Marquette, where he most recently served as the head student manager for Marquette men’s basketball. Lecapitaine managed a full staff of student managers and assisted in recruiting processes as well as
SEC DIRT: Former JUCO Head Coach set to join Mississippi State Basketball Staff
I can confirm that Kirkwood Community College Director of Athletics/former head basketball coach Doug Wagemester will join Chris Jans’ staff at Mississippi State. It sounds like it will be in administrative role, most likely Assistant to the Head Coach. Wagemester spent the past 23 years at Kirkwood, serving 15 of those as the head basketball
NAIA NEWS: Cross named Head Basketball Coach at Ottawa U (KS)
Ottawa University Director of Athletics, Janet Eaton-Smith, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Cross as the head men’s basketball coach. Cross comes to Ottawa University from NAIA Texas College in Tyler, Texas. He has guided four separate programs to national tournament appearances: Texas College, Talladega College, LSU-Shreveport, and Lamar State College. “I’m ecstatic
JUCO NEWS: Hargrove departs NPC, named Head Basketball Coach at McCook CC
Dillon Hargrove, who coached National Park College to a national championship in March, has been named the new coach of McCook Community College men’s basketball program. Hargrove has been the men’s head basketball coach at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II program in Hot Springs, Ark. since July of 2020. He compiled an
Pennington promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami University
Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele announced that Elijah Pennington has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Pennington joined Steele’s program in August of 2022 as a Graduate Assistant through the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative (MLI). “I am extremely honored to be able to have this opportunity given to me by Coach Steele,” said Pennington. “Miami is a special
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Brennan named Head Basketball Coach at Rowan
Rowan University has named Eric Brennan, Ed.D. as the head men’s basketball coach, after he served as the interim head coach for the 2023-24 season, it was announced by director of athletics Dr. John Giannini. Brennan officially becomes the 13th head coach in the program’s history. Last year, Brennan led the Profs to their second straight berth
Rayford named Head Basketball Coach at Lane College
Lane College has named Harold Rayford head coach of the Dragons men’s basketball program. “Coach Rayford brings a wealth of knowledge on and off the court to our men’s basketball program,” said Derrick Burroughs, Director of Athletics. “His leadership and coaching experience, along with his relationships throughout all levels of the basketball community, will complement
D3 DIRT: SUNY Purchase Head Coach set to take D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that SUNY Purchase head coach Dan Bozzelli is on the move and will join John Dunne’s staff at Marist. Bozzelli had been at SUNY Purchase for the past four years. This past season, he led the Panthers to a 13-12 (7-9 Skyline) record. Bozzelli has also worked as