Macomb men’s basketball head coach, Christopher Burns, has resigned from his post with the Monarchs to pursue another career opportunity. Burns was the coach of Macomb men’s basketball for the past three seasons and helped set several new program records along the way. “After three incredible years as head men’s basketball coach, I have made the
Hoiberg agrees to 3-yr extension at Nebraska
Nebraska has agreed to a contract extension with men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg, as announced by University of Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen on March 9. The new contract with Hoiberg, who has guided Nebraska to 26 wins this season, including a school-record 15 wins in Big Ten Conference action, extends through the 2031-32 season. “Fred
D3 DIRT: Mary Baldwin set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Daniel Eacho is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Mary Baldwin. Eacho was hired back in 2024 and put together a 25-27 (.481) record in his two seasons leading the Fighting Squirrels. His team went 11-14 (5-9 USA South) this year. Prior to his
D3 NEWS: Kaiser steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Adrian
Head coach of the Adrian College men’s basketball team, Tim Kaiser, announced that he will be stepping down as coach on Monday. The Bulldogs finished the 2025-26 season in sixth-place in the MIAA and dropped the MIAA Quarterfinal game on the road to No. 3 Calvin. “We would like to thank Coach Kaiser for his hard work
REPORT: Schilling out as Head Basketball Coach at Pepperdine
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Pepperdine has parted ways with head basketball coach Ed Schilling. Schilling had spent the past two seasons at Pepperdine, where he went 22-45 (.328) which includes a 9-23 (4-14 WCC) record this year. The veteran coach had also served as the head coach at Wright State (1997-2003) and has
Cunningham relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at ULM
Phil Cunningham will be relieved of his duties as head coach of the ULM men’s basketball team, it was announced on Monday (March 9). Cunningham spent two seasons at ULM, the 2025-26 season as the head coach. In the interim, associate head coach Derrick Zimmerman will be assuming the task of leading the men’s basketball team. A national search to
DAILY DIRT – 3/9/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) So much going on. The DIRT section has been packed with small college openings for the last few weeks – now the D1’s are ramping up quickly. Here’s a speed round of a bunch of thoughts and some rumors… Former Tarleton State head coach Billy Gillispie working hard to land a
2026 Coaching Changes by the Numbers
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) We’re only one week into March, and the men’s basketball coaching carousel is already spinning furiously. So far, 18 head coaches have been let go, and that number will certainly climb as conference tournaments and Selection Sunday approach. And yes, I’m including Mark Schmidt in that total — you’ll never convince
REPORT: Boston College fires Earl Grant
Boston College has fired Earl Grant according ti multiple reports, including one from The Field of 68: Grant went 72-92 (.439) in his five seasons at the Heights. More on this one when it becomes official.
Heath no longer Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Michigan
The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Heath have mutually agreed to part ways, the two parties announced Sunday, March 8. Eastern Michigan will conduct a national search for the program’s 31st head coach. “We are grateful for Coach Heath’s commitment to this program, which spans five years as head coach and
Damon Stoudamire out as Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech will make a change in leadership of its men’s basketball program, as head coach Damon Stoudamire will not return next season, vice president and director of athletics Ryan Alpert announced on Sunday. “On behalf of Georgia Tech, I want to thank Damon for his commitment to the Institute, our men’s basketball program and,
Western Michigan parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Dwayne Stephens
Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced that head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens will not return for the 2026-27 season. Stephens recently completed his fourth season as head coach of the Broncos. “Coach Stephens has elevated our men’s basketball program in many ways during his tenure as our Head Coach,” Bartholomae said. “He has represented our