I can confirm that former Lesley University player Devon Mayo will be named as the Lynx new head basketball coach. I mentioned in yesterday’s Daily Dirt that I believed he was the choice and that has now been confirmed. The 24-year old Mayo was a captain during his playing days, and scored over 1,000 points.
DIII DIRT: Kean University set to announce new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Kean University will name Adam Hutchinson as their new head men’s basketball coach. Hutchinson was most recently an assistant at his alma mater Amherst College. Prior to that, he spent fourteen seasons as the head coach at Washington & Lee University. Hutchinson also spent two seasons as the head coach at
Daily Dirt – 10/15/18
Big day today, as the DIII’s finally start practice. A few things that I’ve heard… Ball State assistant Brian Thornton has departed for a job in enforcement with the NCAA. Thornton, who played at Vanderbilt and Xavier, had been at BSU for the past four seasons. He has also been the DBO at Xavier and
Furman Dirt…
I have now heard from multiple sources that Furman University is set to name William Jewel College (MO) associate head coach Jimmie Williams as an assistant. He would replace Trey Meyer who departed the Paladins staff earlier this fall to become the Director of Recruiting / Player Development at the College of Charleston. Williams, who
Daily Dirt – 10/9/18
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… Earlier today, I posted a Delaware State men’s basketball staff update. In the story, new DSU head coach Eric Skeeters mentioned that a third assistant will be named shortly. I can confirm that choice will be Stephen Stewart. A former player and assistant at MEAC rival Coppin State,
DIII DIRT: Framingham State to hire former DI head coach
I can confirm that Bill Rayor has been hired as the new head basketball coach at Framingham State University. Following his tenure as the head coach at Holy Cross (1995-1999), Raynor had a great run at the JUCO level, guiding MassBay CC to four Regional titles, and capturing four state Coach of the Year, and
DIII DIRT: Ivy League Assistant set to be named Head Coach at Brandeis
I can confirm that Columbia University Associate Head Coach Jean Bain will be named as the next head coach at Brandeis University (MA). Bain, a native of nearby Medford, MA, had been an on the Columbia staff for the past two seasons. He also spent four seasons as the Associate Head Coach at Dartmouth, and
Daily Dirt: SATURDAY EDITION – 9/29/18
A couple quick things on a Saturday morning… I mentioned last week that College of Charleston assistant Matt Braeuer is headed to North Texas. This move has kicked off a bit of a chain reaction as practice gets under way. Earl Grant has promoted DBO Mantoris Robinson to assistant coach replacing Braeuer (Robinson is now
Daily Dirt: NEW ENGLAND EDITION – 9/27/18
Some stuff from New England as the Red Sox bullpen prepares to torpedo their World Series chances, and the Pats D continues to not be able to tackle anyone… The search at Brandeis is close to wrapping up. An Ivy League assistant was on campus all day yesterday, and a Patriot League assistant is there
UNC Wilmington Dirt…
UNC Wilmington has promoted Director of Basketball Operations Rob Burke to assistant coach. He replaces Joe Wolf who became the head coach of the Greensboro Swarm (NBA G-League) back on 9/10. Burke joined the UNCW staff back in 2015. Prior to that, he spent two seasons as the DBO at Georgia Southern. Burke has also
North Texas Dirt…
I can confirm that North Texas head coach Grant McCasland will hire Matt Braeuer as an assistant coach. Braeuer, who had most recently been an assistant at the College of Charleston, will replace James Miller who was hired at New Mexico State back in August. Braeuer had worked as the Director of Basketball Operations at
JUCO DIRT: Colorado Northwestern CC Update
Back on September 1st, I confirmed that Adrian Hayes had resigned as the head basketball coach at NJCAA DI Colorado Northwestern Community College. I have now heard that assistant coach Nathan Terrin has been elevated to head coach replacing Hayes. Terrin is a former player for the Spartans who has been on the staff for