Newberry head basketball coach Jason Taylor announced the hiring of South Carolina native Stephen Rodgers as an assistant basketball coach. “Stephen is going to do a great job for our program and Newberry College,” Taylor said. “His familiarity with the state growing up nearby and having played for one of the best coaches at any
D3 DIRT: Thompson set to be named Head Coach at Pratt Institute
I can confirm that Chris Thompson will be named as the new head men’s basketball coach at D3 Pratt Institute (NY). Thompson has been an assistant at D3 Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ) since 2016. He will replace Max Sass, who stepped away back in March after four years at the helm. In addition to
Mealer named Head Basketball Coach at Jones College
One of the state’s most highly successful prep basketball coaches is coming to Jones College. Newton Mealer, who has guided Center Hill High School in Olive Branch for the past 12 seasons, was introduced as the 17th men’s basketball head coach at Jones College. He was unanimously approved by the college’s Board of Trustees during a
Esboldt named M/W DBO at Minot State
Sam Esboldt has been announced as the new Director of Basketball Operations for the Minot State men’s and women’s basketball programs. Esboldt comes to Minot from Des Moines Area Community College, where he spent the last three years as an assistant coach. In his time at DMACC the Bears were a combined 72-19 and were
D3 DIRT: Bard College set to open
I can confirm that Bard College head men’s basketball coach Adam Turner has resigned, and will enter the private sector. Turner had been the Raptors head coach since 2009. In his 11-seasons at the high-academic school, he compiled a 62-213 (.225) record. The 2006 Bard graduate is the schools all-time leading scorer (1,785 points). An
OFFICIAL: Linton named Head Basketball Coach at Tufts
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on Monday (D3 DIRT). Tufts has officially announced the hiring of Brandon Linton as their head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release: Brandon Linton, who has a wide range of coaching experience in Division I and III and in the NESCAC, has been hired as
Delaware State Search Update + Odds
I have heard from multiple sources that there are five finalists at Delaware State. It sounds like two interviewed last week, and the rest wrapped up this week. Here are the current odds:
Marrion named Assistant Basketball Coach at Idaho
Tim Marrion has been hired as Assistant Coach of the University of Idaho men’s basketball team, head coach Zac Claus announced today. “My family and I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Coach Claus and the athletic administration for the opportunity to rejoin the Vandal family! I am personally very excited to work once
Cleveland State Extends Gates’ Contract through 2026-27
The Cleveland State University Board of Trustees approved updated contract terms for head men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates at the May 20, 2021 meeting. CSU and Coach Gates have agreed to a revised contract that will now run through the 2026-27 season, with the possibility that more years could be added if Gates’ teams meet
JUCO DIRT: Cotten returns to Lincoln Trail
Junsie Cotten has taken over as the new head men’s basketball coach at Lincoln Trail College (IL). This will be Cotten’s second stint as the head coach at LTC, as he previously held the same position there from 2005-10. During his first stint at Lincoln Trail, Cotten’s led his 2007 squad to the Region 24
Price assumes new role at Houston
University of Houston Director of Player Development Hollis Price will move into a new position as Special Assistant to the Head Coach during the 2021-22 season, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Wednesday. Following the Cougars’ run to the NCAA Final Four for the first time since 1984, assistant coach Alvin Brooks left the Cougars to
D3 DIRT: Pitt Greensburg opens
Brody Jackson has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Pitt Greensburg. He will become the head coach at AD at his alma mater Manchester (OH) HS. Jackson had been the head coach of the Bobcats for the past four seasons where he put together a 36-46 record. His best season came in