Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Rahim Lockhart will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 East Central Community College (MS), Lockhart served as the interim head coach for the majority of the 2019-20 season, and officially took over the program following that year. During his time as the Warriors
OFFICIAL: Fly released as Head Basketball Coach at FGCU
Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh announced today that FGCU has released head men’s basketball coach Michael Fly from the remainder of his contract and will seek new leadership for the program. “With deep appreciation for Coach Fly’s numerous sacrifices, efforts and contributions to FGCU over the past eleven years (on and off the court), in a gut wrenching decision, I
REPORT: Fly out at FGCU after 21-win season
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm multiple reports, including one from Stadium’s Jeff Goodman, that Michael Fly has been released as the head coach at Florida Gulf Coast. This past season was Fly’s best in his four years at FGCU. He led the Eagles to a 21-11 (10-6 ASUN) record, after averaging 11.3 wins
Mitchell out at NAIA Wiley College
Derrick Mitchell is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Wiley College (TX). He recently posted the following on Twitter: Mitchell was hired at WC in the summer of 2020 after spending six seasons as the head coach at Voorhees College (SC). This past season, Wiley went 10-13 (3-9 RRAC) – the team
Cavaco out as Head Coach at D3 Oberlin College
Oberlin College Associate Vice President for Athletics Advancement and Delta Lodge Director of Athletics & Physical Education Natalie Winkelfoos announced that there will be a change in leadership within the men’s basketball program as Isaiah Cavaco is departing the institution. “I am honored to have served so many amazing people in my time at Oberlin College,” Cavaco said. “I
Ellsworth CC (IA) Head Basketball Coach Muilenburg retires
After twenty-three years of dedication to the Ellsworth Community College Men’s Basketball program, Head Coach Troy Muilenburg has announced his retirement at the end of the 2022 season. Not including the 2021-22 season, Muilenburg has a record of 339-334 in his time at ECC. He has won two conference championships, coached six All-Americans, and over
OFFICIAL: Pedon named Head Coach at Illinois State
Longtime standout assistant coach Ryan Pedon has been named the 20th head coach in the storied history of the Illinois State men’s basketball program. Fans are invited to welcome Coach Pedon to Illinois State on Monday, March 7, with an open event inside Redbird Arena starting at 11 a.m. “I am extremely excited to be
REPORT: Ohio State assistant set to take over at Illinois State
According to a report today by CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, Ohio State assistant coach Ryan Pedon will be named as the next head coach at Illinois State. Pedon has been on Chris Holtmann’s staff at OSU for the past five years, and also spent two seasons with him at Butler before that. Pedon has also
D2 DIRT: Mars Hill opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Mars Hill is looking for a new head men’s basketball coach. A bit of a unique situation at Mars Hill this season. Head Coach Vic Finora coached the team through mid-December, and then was replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Alex Biggerstaff. Now that
3/4/22: 60 Seconds with the DirtKing
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3/4/22: UPDATED HoopDirt.com College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker
This has been the first “busy” week of the spring the in college basketball coaching changes world. Here’s the most updated HoopDirt.com Coaching Changes Tracker:
D2 Saint Augustine’s University parts ways with Head Basketball Coach MarQus Johnson
The Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) Department of Athletics has announced that MarQus Johnson will depart as the head men’s basketball coach, effective Thursday, March 3rd, 2022. Assistant Coach Robert Spence will serve as interim head coach. Johnson posted an 80-119 overall record, including a 43-72 CIAA mark. “We thank Coach Johnson for his service to