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
DIII DIRT: Change made at Hampden-Sydney College
I have heard that a change has been made at DIII Hampden-Sydney College, and that Dee Vick is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at the college. Vick, a 1994 H-SC alum had just wrapped up his 11th season at the helm of his alma mater. His Tigers struggled this season, finishing with a
JUCO DIRT: Tallahassee CC Update
Earlier this week, I reported that Tallahassee head basketball coach Mark White had resigned (JUCO DIRT). While TCC has still not issued an official statement, I can confirm that White has been replaced by current assistant Zach Settembre who has been named as the interim head coach. Also, assistant Ben Mandelbaum has been elevated to
DI JUCO DIRT: Tallahassee’s White set to resign
I can confirm through multiple sources that Tallahassee Community College Head Basketball Coach Mark White will resign. A press release will be issued in the next few days citing health concerns as the reason for the mid-season departure of veteran head coach. White’s Eagles are currently 18-3 and ranked 12th nationally in the most recent
UT Martin Dirt…
I can confirm that University of Tennessee Martin associate head coach Jermaine Johnson is no longer on the Skyhawks staff. He had been at UTM since the 2014-15 season, and was promoted to associate head coach two years ago. Per athletic department policy, they do not issue statements or press releases on assistant coach departures,
JUCO DIRT: Salem CC (NJ) set to name DIII assistant as new head coach
Salem Community College (NJ) will be re-starting their men’s basketball program for the 2019-20 season. I can confirm that they will tab Cabrini College (PA) assistant coach A.J. Williams as their new head basketball coach. Williams is a 2013 Cabrini grad who became an assistant at his alma mater back in August. He had previously
JUCO DIRT…
Two early season changes at the Junior College level… NJCAA DII / Region III: Jamestown CC (NY): Xavier Churnac has been named as the interim head coach replacing George Sisson who has taken over as the Director of Athletics at JCC. Churnac had served on Sisson’s staff for the past three seasons. A JCC alum,