According to multiple reports, including one from Rick Broering, Xavier has parted ways with head coach Travis Steele. Steele, whose Musketeers are still alive in the NIT, had spent the past four seasons at Xavier. During his tenure, he has compiled a 70-50 (.583) record. His team is currently 19-13 (8-11) after beating Cleveland State
Jacksonville’s Mincy inks new long-term deal
Jacksonville University Athletics announced the signing of men’s basketball head coach Jordan Mincy to a new long-term contract on Wednesday that would keep him at Jacksonville for a decade. Mincy led the Dolphins to its most wins since the 1985-86 season in his first year on campus, going undefeated at Swisher Gymnasium and advancing the ASUN Men’s Basketball
Ole Miss AD issues statement on Kermit Davis’ future
Ole Miss AD Keith Carter has issued the following statement on the future of head coach Kermit Davis: As Ole Miss’ 2021-22 men’s basketball campaign comes to a close, the program’s leadership is already shifting its focus to next season and beyond. The Rebels finished the slate with a 13-19 record, marking just their third
Harris returns to Saint Vincent as Head Basketball Coach
Saint Vincent College has announced that D.P. Harris, a Saint Vincent Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and two-time Presidents’ Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, will return as head coach of the Bearcat men’s basketball team, while also assuming the position of senior associate athletic director. Harris, who served as head coach of the Bearcat men from
HOOP TALK with Adam Nelson & Brian Burton – Season #1 Episode #2
In the S1E2 of Hoop Talk, Adam Nelson & Brian Burton discuss March Madness – from the D1 tournament, to the small college tourneys, and everything in between! Check it out….
Balado inks 2-yr extension at Arkansas State
Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Bowen announced Tuesday that A-State has finalized a two-year contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Mike Balado. “Our men’s basketball program saw improvement and progress this season and is moving in a good direction,” said Bowen. “Coach Balado and I concur that neither of us is satisfied with the overall
D2 DIRT: Saunders out as Head Coach at Seton Hill U (PA)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Kendrick Saunders will not be retained as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Seton Hill University (PA), according to AD Chris Snyder via the Westmoreland Sports Network. Saunders had been at SHU for the past four years (three seasons – they did not play in 2020-21). During his tenure, Kendrick
Peterson named Head Basketball Coach at South Dakota
The University of South Dakota athletic department will host a press conference at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Dome Club to announce Eric Peterson as the next head men’s basketball coach. The press conference is open to the public and will be streamed live on social media. University of South Dakota president Sheila Gestring, athletic director David
OFFICIAL: Brookman resigns at D2 Anderson U
Following-up on some D2 DIRT from last night…Anderson University has now officially announced the head men’s basketball coach Jeff Brookman has resigned. Here’s the release from AU: Anderson University Vice President for Athletics, Dr. Bert Epting, Jr. has announced that men’s basketball head coach Jeff Brookman has resigned in order to pursue other opportunities. “I
Daily Dirt – 3/15/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On the move today. Here are a few quick hitters… Some search firm updates: Fogler has Missouri, DHR has Tulsa, and Parker has George Washington. Early at George Washington, but some names to keep an eye on are Miami associate head coach Chris Caputo and Yale head coach James Jones. Obviously
St. John’s head coach Mike Anderson issues statement on his future
St. John’s head coach Mike Anderson has been a “hot” name in the search at Tulsa, and also mentioned with other high major’s over the past week. Anderson released the following statement today, dispelling those rumors and renewing his commitment to St. Johns: