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,
Gainey elevated to Head Basketball Coach at The Apprentice School
The Apprentice School Director of Athletics Jeff Egnot has announced the promotion of Michael Gainey, Jr., to the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. “I could not be happier for MJ,” said Egnot. “He is a product of this program that has gone on to great things for our company and our program. His dedication to
Okeke named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at FAU
Florida Atlantic Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Jakus announced the hiring of Obim Okeke as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Okeke arrives to Florida Atlantic in May of 2024 to join Jakus’ inaugural staff for the 2024-25 season, where he will have a focus on film and analytics. Previously, Okeke spent the 2022-23
Cunningham named General Manager / Assistant Coach at Charleston
Charleston head men’s basketball coach Chris Mack has announced the hiring of Christen Cunningham to his inaugural staff as the program’s General Manager/Assistant Coach. Cunningham most recently served as an assistant coach at Rhode Island this past season. Prior to being named an assistant coach, he served as the program’s director of player development for
Leal named Head Basketball Coach at Wartburg
Sam Leal has been named the next head men’s basketball coach at Wartburg College, John Cochrane, the Lowell J. Walker Chair of Athletics Directorship Endowed Chair and Director of Athletics, announced today. “I am pleased to be able to welcome Sam Leal as the next head men’s basketball coach at Wartburg College,” said Cochrane. “Sam made it very apparent