Radford University has found the next leader of its men’s basketball program, as the hiring of Zach Chu was made official by Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg on Sunday. Chu will become the ninth head coach in the storied program’s history. “We are thrilled to welcome Zach as the ninth head coach in Highlander basketball history,” an
D2 DIRT: Reynolds out as Head Basketball Coach at Point Park U
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kevin Reynolds is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Point Park University. Reynolds had spent the past three seasons as the Pioneers head coach, overseeing their transition from NAIA to D2. In his first two seasons, Reynolds went 23-7 then 30-3 while they were
Villanova issues statement on Neptune dismissal
Villanova University announced today that it is making a leadership change in its Men’s Basketball program effective immediately. Kyle Neptune will no longer serve as the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach after three seasons at the helm. A national search for the next leader of Villanova Men’s Basketball will begin immediately. Assistant Coach Mike Nardi will serve as Interim
REPORT: Radford set to make “Outside the Box” hire
According to Jeff Goodman, Radford is set to hire hire SMU chief strategist Zach Chu as their next head men’s basketball coach. Chu was hired by Head Coach Andy Enfield in September 2024. A Dallas native, Chu has nine years of NBA experience, most recently serving as Manager of Game Strategy and Analytics for the
UNLV fires Head Basketball Coach Kevin Kruger
UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper announced today that he will make a leadership change in the men’s basketball program. Kevin Kruger will no longer serve as head coach after four seasons in the position. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Coach Kruger for his hard work, commitment, and dedication over the past four years as
REPORT: Neptune out at Villanova
Villanova has fired men’s basketball coach Kyle Neptune after three seasons, marking the end of a tenure without an NCAA tournament appearance. This was first reported by Villanova’s student newspaper, The Villanovan and later confirmed by ESPN. Neptune, who succeeded Hall of Famer Jay Wright in 2022, struggled to maintain Villanova’s strong basketball tradition, finishing
D2 DIRT: Maddox no longer the Head Basketball Coach at Benedict College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Artis Maddox is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Benedict College. He has been removed from the staff directory, and 404’d if you Google him. Maddox had spent the past seven seasons at Benedict, where he went 100-88 (.532). Prior to a 6 win campaign this season, Maddox
D2 DIRT: Haigh out as Head Basketball Coach at Holy Family
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Ryan Haigh is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Holy Family University. No official announcement yet by the school, but he has been 404’d on the website. Haigh, a 2006 Holy Family grad, took over the program back in 2019 after spending eight years as an assistant for
Mims steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Florida Tech
After 20 seasons with the Panthers, Billy Mims has announced he is stepping down as the head coach of the Florida Tech men’s basketball program. The 11th coach in program history, Mims leaves the program with a 273-279 (.495) overall record. “Today marks the end of an era as we bid farewell to Coach Billy Mims, who has been a cornerstone
South Florida announces Men’s Basketball Search
South Florida AD Michael Kelly has released the following statement regarding the Bulls men’s basketball program. Ben Fletcher, who took over as the interim head coach after Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away in October, will apparently not be brought back, and a search is underway. “We are eternally grateful to interim head coach Ben Fletcher for his leadership
REPORT: Iowa fires Fran McCaffery
Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery has been fired after 15 seasons, following the team’s second-round loss in the Big Ten Tournament according to a CBS Sports report. Athletic director Beth Goetz made the decision after Iowa finished 17-16, missing the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. Despite leading the team to seven NCAA
NAIA NEWS: Wirth named Head Basketball Coach at Waldorf University
Waldorf University has announced the hiring of Michael Wirth as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Originally from Thompson, Iowa and a graduate of North Iowa High School in Buffalo Center, Iowa, Wirth returns to North Iowa from Arizona where he spent the last 23 years teaching and coaching basketball at various levels. Wirth helped form the