Wayne State University Director of Athletics Rob Fournier has announced WSU Hall of Fame player Bryan Smothers as the next men’s basketball head coach for the Warriors. He will become the 10th head coach in program history which enters its 106th season this fall. “Bryan has everything I was looking for in our next head coach,” stated Fournier. “He
Slyder resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 North Park U
North Park University head men’s basketball coach Tom Slyder has resigned from his role after 10 seasons with the Vikings. “I have accepted Coach Tom Slyder‘s resignation,” said John Born, Director of Athletics. “We thank him for ten years of service and dedication to North Park, and wish him well in his future endeavors. We will immediately begin a
Milwaukee fires Head Basketball Coach Pat Baldwin
Pat Baldwin has been relieved of his duties and will not return as the head coach of the Milwaukee men’s basketball team, Director of Athletics Amanda Braun announced today. “On behalf of our entire program and the UWM community, we thank Coach Baldwin for his tireless work and for his time as the head coach of our program,”
NAIA DIRT: Sterling College (KS) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from great sources that Adam Hooker is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Sterling College (KS). Hooker took over at SC back in 2019, after serving as a high school coach in Colorado. During his tenure at Sterling, he put together an 18-69 (11-59 KCAC)
Georgetown AD issues statement supporting Patrick Ewing
Georgetown University AD Lee Reed has issued the following statement in support of head basketball coach Patrick Ewing: Ewing’s Hoyas have struggled this season – they are currently 6-22 (0-17 Big East). In his five seasons as the head coach at his alma mater, Ewing has gone 68-81 (.456), with his best season coming in
Daily Dirt – 3/2/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It’s definitely starting to get busy out there – especially at the small college level. Here are few things that are going on… It sounds like Illinois State has already begun first round interviews in their quest to replace Dan Muller, who they parted ways with in mid-February. Some of the
OFFICIAL: Midland U (NE) opens
Following up on something that I reported yesterday. NAIA Midland University (NE) has now released a statement on the change that they have made with their men’s basketball coach: Midland University is conducting a national search for a new men’s basketball coach. Former head coach Oliver Drake is no longer with the Warrior program. In seven seasons,
NAIA DIRT: Huisman resigns at Iowa Wesleyan
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Iowa Wesleyan head men’s basketball coach Alex Huisman has resigned. Huisman had been the Tigers head coach for the past eight seasons, and was an assistant at the school before that. During his tenure, he compiled an 80-117 record, including a 12-19 (7-4 CAC) mark this season.
3/1/22: 60 Seconds with The DirtKing
It’s getting busy, especially at the small college level. Here’s what to expect in today’s 60 seconds with The DirtKing…
Charlie Brock retires as Head Basketball Coach at Springfield College
Springfield College men’s basketball head coach Charlie Brock ’76 G’80 has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2021-22 academic year. “I feel truly blessed, after 45 years of teaching and coaching, for all the unforgettable relationships I have had with so many players, assistant coaches, colleagues, and mentors. I am very
Pittburg State Head Coach Kim Anderson retires
Pittsburg State University men’s basketball head coach Kim Anderson announced today (Mar. 1) that he will retire from his coaching position. Anderson has led the Gorillas the past five seasons (2018-2022). He finished his decorated 20-year head coaching career with a 365-238 overall record. “After 20 years as a head coach and 40 years total
UMass fires Head Basketball Coach Matt McCall
Today University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced that there will be a change in leadership with the men’s basketball program following the 2021-22 season. Matt McCall will continue coaching the Minutemen through the conclusion of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. “I want to thank Matt for his five years of service to UMass and our basketball program,” said