Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz has hired Mike Ekanem as an assistant coach. Ekanem held similar titles the past two seasons at George Mason (2023-24) and Sam Houston (2022-23) and has served on support staffs at Arkansas, Texas A&M, Nevada and Memphis as well as with the San Antonio Spurs. Lutz said: “Mike is a rising star
Dewey named Head Basketball Coach at Indian Hills
This is the move that I’ve been teasing on X since Wednesday. It’s now official – Texas A&M Corpus Christi assistant Cole Dewey has taken over as the head coach at NJCAA D1 Indian Hills. Here’s the full statement from IHCC: Indian Hills Vice President of Student Development & Operations and Athletic Director Dr. Brett
Stewart named Men’s Basketball Chief of Staff at BYU
Doug Stewart has been named the chief of staff for BYU men’s basketball, head coach Kevin Young announced. “I’m thrilled that Doug is coming on board as our chief of staff,” Young said. “He brings a wealth of experience both from the administrative and coaching side. Leveraging his knowledge will help us bridge the gap
Washington Basketball Staff Update
Washington head men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle announced the hiring of four assistant coaches on Thursday. Andy Hill, Tony Bland, DeMarlo Slocum and Jerry Hobbie will serve as assistant coaches for the Huskies beginning in the 2024-25 season. Hill comes to Seattle after a two-year stint on Coach Sprinkle’s bench at both Utah State and Montana State. “Coach Hill
Rockland CC (NY) names Cavaliere as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Rockland Community College (NY) has named John Cavaliere as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. They released the following statement announcing the hiring: We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our athletic family, Coach John Cavaliere! Coach Cavaliere brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our program. His coaching philosophy emphasizes teamwork,
Djokaj hired as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oakland CC (MI)
Gjon Djokaj has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Oakland Community College (MI). Djokaj most recently was the head coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team at De Lasalle Collegiate High School in Warren, where he led his team to the 2022 DI State Championship. He was also named 2022 Coach of the Year by
Armstrong steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA)
I teased this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 5/1. It’s now official – Jason Armstrong has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Lincoln University. Here’s the official statement from the college: Lincoln University (PA) Director of Athletics & Recreational Services and Interim VP of Advancement, Harry Stinson III, has
DAILY DIRT – 5/3/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick things to close out the week… Louisiana Tech assistant Aaron Smith is on the move and will join Griff Aldrich’s staff at Longwood. Smith had been at Tech for the past three seasons, and has also been the head coach at JUCO’s Panola (TX) and Jacksonville (TX).
D3 DIRT: Berkun to depart SUNY Maritime; will become Head Coach at Buffalo State
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) SUNY Maritime Head Basketball Coach / AD Mike Berkun will depart to become the next head basketball coach at Buffalo State. He will replace long-time Bengals head coach Fajri Ansari, who retired after 19-seasons earlier this spring. Berkun has been the head coach at Maritime for the past six seasons, and
Payan promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Coe College
With Coe College head coach Bryan Martin headed to USC Upstate as an assistant (DAILY DIRT – 4/25), the Kohawks have announced the promotion of assistant John Payan to replace Martin. Here is the official statement from Coe: Coe College Director of Athletics and Recreation Steve Cook announced earlier this week to the Coe community that Kohawk
Brandl named Head Basketball Coach at North Platte CC
Jacob Brandl has been named the next head men’s basketball coach at North Platte Community College, Dr. Jody Tomanek, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and NPCC, announced Thursday evening. Brandl, a former two-year starter for the Knights, returns to become just the seventh head coach in the history of the North Platte Community College
JUCO DIRT: Cloud County’s Kastrup on the move, will land at Idaho State as an assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this move on X last night – I can now roll with it… I can confirm that Cloud County Community College (KS) head basketball coach Devin Kastrup is on the move, and will become an assistant at Idaho State. Kastrup has been the head coach at CCCC since 2021,