In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned some of the names that I have heard at DII Lander University. I have now heard from multiple sources that the final three are: Grant Leonard – Associate head coach Queens University of Charlotte. Has spent the past six seasons at Queens. Has also worked at Paine College, Flagler
DII DIRT: Fayetteville State to part ways with Spencer
I can confirm that DII Fayetteville State (NC) will part ways with head men’s basketball coach Ken Spencer. Spencer had been the head coach at FSU for the past three seasons, where he compiled a 27-57 overall record. This year, the Broncos went 6-20 (5-13 CIAA). Before being hired at Fayetteville State back in 2016,
DII DIRT: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change Made at Clarion University (PA)
I can confirm that Marcess Williams is no longer the head men’s basketball Coach at DII Clarion University (PA). Williams had been the head coach of the Golden Eagles since 2014. This past season, his squad finished with a 6-20 (4-17 PSAC) record. Williams wraps up his tenure at Clarion with a 40-98 overall record.
Daily Dirt – 3/5/19
A few things to kick off what will be a busy week… I have heard from great sources that Stetson will officially open later this week. The Hatters wrapped up their 2018-19 season with a 7-24 (3-13 ASUN) record, and did not make it to the ASUN Tournament. It’s been a tough go for Corey
DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Assumption College
I can confirm that DII Assumption College (MA) has made a change, and Mike Harding is no longer the Greyhounds head basketball coach. The team was informed late yesterday afternoon. Harding was hired at Assumption back in 2015 after serving as the associate head coach at UMass-Lowell for two seasons. Prior to that, he was
DII DIRT: Coker College Opens
I have heard from multiple great sources that Aric Samuel is out as the head men’s basketball coach at DII Coker College (SC). The athletic director informed the team of the move in a meeting earlier this evening. Samuel had spent three seasons as an assistant at Coker before being named as the head coach
Daily Dirt – 2/28/19
Things are starting to get busy. Here are a few small college things that I’ve heard… Kennesaw State posted their job yesterday (HERE). It’s still unclear if a search firm will be used, but I’ve heard that one of the Senior Associate AD’s is currently running the search. Too early for any legit non-speculative names
DI JUCO DIRT: Powell Resigns at Gulf Coast State
I can confirm that Jay Powell has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Gulf Coast State College (FL). He informed his team of the decision this afternoon. Powell just concluded his 12th year as the Commodores head coach. His team finished 14-15 (2-10) this past season. An official announcement is expected shortly.
DIII DIRT: Rogers out at Concordia University Chicago
I can confirm that Randy Rogers is no longer the the head men’s basketball coach at DIII Concordia University Chicago. Rogers, a 1983 CUC alum, had been the head coach at the school since 2015. In his four seasons, he tallied a 19-81 mark, including a 6-19 campaign this season. He had been a high
JUCO DIRT: Malcolm X College Opens
I can confirm that Jake Lindfors is no longer the head coach at NJCAA Malcolm X College in Chicago. I have heard that he departed to begin a career in law enforcement. Lindfors came to Malcolm X last May after a spending one season as an assistant at D2 Black Hills State University. He also
DIII DIRT: Ernst out at Olivet
Steve Ernst has informed the administration at DIII Olivet College that he intends to resign. The move should be finalized by the end of the week. Ernst wraps up his tenure at Olivet with at 37-41 record (13-14 this season). Last year, his team finished 16-11 and advanced to the MIAA Championship game. More on
DIII DIRT: Oilar Resigns at Otterbein
I can confirm that Brian Oilar has resigned as the head basketball coach at Otterbein University (OH). Oilar had been the head coach at Otterbein since 2015. He went 18-81 in his four seasons at the helm of the Cardinals. Oilar had served as an assistant at his alma mater DePauw University before being hired