Head Coach Cameron Mitchell will step away from the Portland CC men’s basketball program after three seasons in charge of the Panthers. Mitchell leaves Killingsworth Street with an overall record of 60-27, and a mark of 35-13 in NWAC South Region play. He coached multiple All-Region and All-Academic athletes on the way to two NWAC South titles, and
REPORT: Kim English out at Providence at end of season
According to a report from long-time, well respected Providence reporter Kevin McNamara, Kim English will not be retained at the conclusion of the Friars season. McNamara’s report states that “English has multiple years remaining on his contract with PC but the two sides will agree on a buyout of the deal. A search for English’s
JUCO DIRT: Wilbur Wright College opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Ramim Bhuiya has stepped down as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Wilbur Wright College (IL) after just one season. Prior to his time as a head coach, Bhuiya served as an assistant at Chicago State. He has also made stops at Framingham State University, MassBay
REPORT: Pikiell Expected Back at Rutgers Next Season
Rutgers AD Keli Zinn told NJ.com in an interview that head basketball coach Steve Pikiell will be back next season. Zinn told NJ.com, “I believe he deserves that chance. Certainly, when you look at the win/loss column, it’s not where we want to be. He doesn’t want to be there, but I think they’ve got
D3 DIRT: Miller, Jr. out as Head Basketball Coach at Alvernia
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Mike Miller Jr. is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Alvernia. Miller, Jr. took over at Alvernia back in 2023 after the retirement of his father, Mike Miller, Sr. The younger Miller played for his father at Alvernia, and joined his staff after graduating in 2018. in his
JUCO DIRT: Highland CC (IL) Men’s Basketball job set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that the men’s basketball job at NJCAA D1 Highland CC will open, as head coach Erik Walton will not be retained. Walton was hired at HCC last spring, and led the Cougars to 14-17 record this past season. Before taking over as the head coach, Walton served as
D2 DIRT: AIC set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Andy Burkholder is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 American International College. It sounds like an official announcement is coming shortly. Burkholder has spent the past 12 seasons as Yellow Jackets head coach, compiling a 108-215 (.334) record. Prior to his time as the
Hollenbeck promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Regent University
The Regent University Athletic Department has announced the promotion of Barry Hollenbeck, to Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Previously, the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Hollenbeck just completed his second full season with the Royals and will take over the coaching duties effective immediately. Director of Athletics, Michael W. Allen, who stepped in to fill a void in December 2024 and brought stability to
D2 NEWS: Jackson out as Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky State
Dr. Jamaal Jackson is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Kentucky State after ten seasons on the job. Jackson posted the following on X earlier this afternoon: Jackson wraps up his tenure at KSU with a 96-150 (.390) record, including a 6-22 (6-18 SIAC) mark this season. This is the second SIAC
D3 DIRT: Drake no longer Head Basketball Coach at St. Scholastica
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It appears that Jared Drake is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 St. Scholastica after just one season. Drake has been removed from the staff directory, and 404’d from his bio page. Drake took over at St. Scholastica after a stint as an assistant at D2 Arkansas Ft.
D2 DIRT: Gayle out as Head Basketball Coach at Albany State
According to a report from Liv Antilla, Patrick Gayle is out as the head men’s basketball coach at as the head basketball coach at D2 Albany State (GA). Gayle spent the last eight seasons leading the Golden Rams (91-126 – .419), highlighted by a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference East Division Championship and conference tournament runner-up
JUCO DIRT: Stanford will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Colby CC (KS)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Jerrod Stanford will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Colby Community College (KS). Stanford was hired in July 2022 and posted a 32–60 record over three seasons, highlighted by a 17–14 mark during the 2024–25 campaign. Prior to Colby, the Saint John, Kansas native spent seven seasons as