Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiples sources that D2 Cameron University (OK) will hire Nathan Kennedy as their new head men’s basketball coach. Kennedy has spent the past five seasons on the Arkansas Tech staff, serving most recently as the associate head coach. Prior to his time at Tech, Kennedy worked as
Bethel University has announced a coaching transition will take place in men’s basketball. The university thanks Zach Filzen for his contributions and dedication to the program. A national search for a replacement will begin immediately. We’re grateful for Coach Filzen’s contributions over the past four years,” said Director of Athletics Greg Peterson. “His leadership has
Northwestern Sullivan-Ubben Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Collins, who recently guided the Wildcats to their most successful stretch in program history, has signed a multi-year contract extension through 2030, Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Mark Jackson announced today. “Northwestern is my family’s home – I am really proud of what we have built over the
University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has announced a trio of assistant coaches named to his staff with the addition of Brian Cooley, Armon Gates and Dave Thorson. Additional staffing will be announced at a later date. Cooley comes to Minnesota after a four-year stint with Medved at Colorado State from 2021-25, during which he
Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries announced the addition of assistant coach Nick Norton to his inaugural staff in Bloomington. “We are excited to have Nick join our staff,” DeVries said. “He brings tremendous knowledge and feel for what we want our program to be about. He is terrific with the players on the floor
Following up on our SWAC DIRT from earlier today…Donte’ Jackson has officially been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M. Here’s the release from the college: Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant welcomed new AAMU head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson during an introductory
Tony Barbee is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Central Michigan. Here’s the release from CMU: Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan and Central Michigan Athletics have announced a change in leadership for its men’s basketball program. Tony Barbee will not return as head coach and a national search for the program’s next head coach
Northwest Mississippi Community College has selected John Redman as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program, athletic director Jake Gordon announced Thursday. Redman joins the Rangers from Delta State University, where he spent the past seven seasons with the Statesmen as the associate head coach for Mike Nienaber’s coaching staff. “I am proud, honored and humbled to
Following-up on my post from yesterday… This is now confirmed that the choice is Grambling State’s Donte’ Jackson. Jackson had been at Grambling for the past seven seasons where he went 132-124 (.516). He led his team to the 2023-24 SWAC Championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. This year’s squad finished 12-22 (7-11
A familiar face is returning to the Loyola University New Orleans Men’s Basketball bench, as Assistant Vice President of Athletics Brett Simpson announced the hiring of Trey Lindsey as the program’s 20th head coach on Thursday. “We’re thrilled to welcome Trey Lindsey back to Loyola,” Simpson said. “He had a significant impact on our success
NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced that he has added Vernon Hamilton to his staff as an assistant coach. Hamilton has previously worked with Wade at McNeese and at LSU and Wade was a student manager and graduate assistant during Hamilton’s playing career at Clemson. “I’ve known Vernon since we were both
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard has signed a five-year contract extension, Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced afternoon. The extension keeps Leonard at the helm of the Royals program through the 2029-30 season, as he just wrapped up his third year putting together the program’s first 20-win season in Division 1. “Grant Leonard has done an
