Author Archives: The DirtKing

D2 NEWS: Harman resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State

Northwestern Oklahoma State University men’s basketball coach Robbie Harman has resigned his position as head men’s basketball coach. Harman has been the Rangers head since 2022. A national search for a new men’s basketball coach will begin immediately. Harman had a 53-60 record and two appearances in the Great American Conference Tournament during his time at the

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Buckley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iowa State

Iowa State men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger has named Tim Buckley as a new assistant coach. Buckley will begin his duties with the Cyclones immediately. Buckley was a member of Otzelberger’s staff while at UNLV. “A renowned coach in player development, I’m excited to have Tim join our staff at Iowa State,” Otzelberger said. “Tim brings

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Mullins named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Belmont

Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Evan Bradds announced Monday the hire of Brendan Mullins as associate head coach for the Bruin program. Mullins will share the associate head coach title with longstanding Belmont coaching staff member Brian Ayers. “We are excited to welcome Brendan and his family to Nashville and the Belmont Basketball program,” Bradds said. “Coach

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DAILY DIRT – 4/6/26

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick things that I just heard this morning. More coming later today… Towson Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations Beruk Asfaw is on the move and will join Chris Capko’s new staff at Ball State. Asfaw had been on the Towson staff since 2024, and has also been an assistant at

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Oats signs new contract at Alabama

Yea Alabama, the NIL arm of Alabama athletics, has announced that head basketball coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract: Oats has a 170-73 overall record in seven seasons at Alabama, including an 87-38 mark in the SEC. More on this one once official terms are released.

JUCO DIRT: Harper College (IL) opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) LaMario Richards is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Harper College (IL). Richards had been the Hawks head coach for the past three years. This past season his team went 2-28. Prior to his time at Harper, Richards served as an assistant at Olive Harvey as well

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Jon Cremins named Head Basketball Coach at Georgia State

Georgia State proudly announces Jon Cremins as the Head Coach of the Panthers’ men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb and President M. Brian Blake announced on Friday afternoon. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Jon Cremins to lead our men’s basketball program,” Georgia State University President M. Brian Blake said. “Coach Cremins emerged as the

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Alexander resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Clayton State

Story Courtesy: Sam Viebrock, Clayton State Assistant AD for Communication Clayton State University Director of Athletics Jermaine Rolle announced on Friday afternoon. the resignation of men’s basketball coach Vince Alexander.  Coach Alexander served as the head coach for the Lakers from 2021-26.  THOUGHTS FROM AD JERMAINE ROLLE“Vince Alexander has been a man of integrity, accountability, and character throughout his time

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NAIA NEWS: Cottingham announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor

After nearly three decades of leadership, impact, and excellence, Ryan Cottingham has announced his retirement as head coach of the Spring Arbor University men’s basketball program. “Coach Cottingham built something that will outlast any single season or championship,” said Ryan Marken, Interim Director of Athletics. “His love for Jesus created an outpouring of grace, truth, and genuine care

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Ford named Head Basketball Coach at Manhattanville

Story Courtesy John Ewen, Manhattanville Director of Athletic Communications The Manhattanville University Department of Athletics and Recreation and Manhattanville’s Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Julene Caulfield has announced the full-time hiring of Romello Ford to serve as the next head coach for the Manhattanville University men’s basketball program. “Truly blessed and thankful for this opportunity!”, Ford said. “I

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