Earlier today, I mentioned a men’s basketball coaching change at D2 Emory & Henry (D2 DIRT). Here’s the official release on the reorganization within the athletics department which has led to the coaching change: Dr. Anne Crutchfield ’89, who has served as Director of Athletics (AD) since 2018, along with five years as head women’s basketball
St. Louis Basketball Staff Update
Mentioned all of these moves in the DAILY DIRT back on 4/9. They are all now official. Zak Boisvert, Rob Gardiner, Antone Grey, and Phil Gaetano have all been hired as assistant coaches on Josh Schertz’s new staff at St Louis. Zak Boisvert Boisvert (pronounced Bo-VAIR) has spent the last two seasons as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Morosco named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lynn U (FL)
Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on 4/9 (D2 DIRT). Bill Morosco has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Lynn University (FL). Here’s the press release from the school: Bill Morosco has been named the fourth head men’s basketball coach at Lynn University, Director of Athletics Kathy Kroupa
Mercer Basketball Staff Update
First year Mercer men’s basketball head coach Ryan Ridder has announced his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Coach Ridder and the men’s basketball program are excited to welcome the following three assistant coaches for the upcoming season. Joining the Bears are Jonathan Mitchell, Reed Ridder, and Ben Witherspoon. Jonathan MitchellHometown: Mount Vernon, N.J.Alma Mater: Rutgers Mitchell joins
Oklahoma State adds Guster to Men’s Basketball Staff
Newly-appointed men’s basketball coach Steve Lutz announced Thursday that Robert Guster, a 25-year veteran with deep Texas ties, will be an assistant coach on his inaugural Oklahoma State staff. Guster held a similar role on Lutz’s Western Kentucky staff during the 2023-24 season. Together they led the Hilltoppers to 22 wins, a Conference USA championship
Simons named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ohio State
Ohio State men’s basketball head coach Jake Diebler has announced the hiring of assistant coach Luke Simons. Simons joins the program with eight years of collegiate experience and another seven of international experience. “I’m excited to welcome Luke as he’s going to be a great addition to our staff,” Diebler said. “He has the ability
Scott Drew issues statement; Not going to Kentucky
Baylor head coach Scott Drew posted the following on X earlier today. Looks like he’s not headed to Kentucky and will stay put at Baylor….
Southern Illinois Basketball Staff Update
Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced additions to his staff on Thursday, adding assistant coach Will Veasley, player development coaches Tae Gibbs and Darreon Reddick, and director of operations Justin Endsley. The group joins assistant coach Jerrance Howard who was announced last week. Nagy will fill one other assistant coach role in the coming days. “We’re thrilled
Randolph names Evan Kee as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Randolph College Director of Athletics Tom Galbraith announced Thursday the hiring of Evan Kee as the school’s head men’s basketball coach. Kee becomes just the third coach to lead the WildCats program since its inception in the 2007-08 season. Kee comes to Randolph after leading the Apprentice School (Va.) to a 25-5 record in 2023-24
Sullivan named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Allegheny
Bill Ross, Allegheny College Director of Athletics and Recreation, is excited to announce that former Wabash College associate head coach Pat Sullivan has been named the next head coach of the Gator men’s basketball team. No stranger to Allegheny, Sullivan has both played and coached against the Gators during his time in the North Coast Athletic Conference
D2 DIRT: Emory and Henry set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that the men’s basketball job at Emory and Henry will open, with an announcement coming sometime this week. Ben Thompson, who had been the Wasps head coach for the past five seasons will be taking a position in the advancement office at the college. Thompson led E&H’s transition
Louisville Basketball Staff Update
University of Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey announced Wednesday the additions of assistant coaches Brian Kloman, Ronnie Hamilton and Thomas Carr to his staff, as well as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Chief of Staff Eli Foy. Kloman, Carr and Foy join Kelsey from the College of Charleston, while Hamilton comes to the Cardinals following two