I can confirm that Tom Satran is no longer the Head basketball coach at Connecticut College. He had been the Camels Head Coach for the past 16+ seasons where he compiled a 156-226 record (1-2 so far this season). More on this one when it becomes official.
DAILY DIRT: Small College Men’s Basketball Staff Updates…
Catching-up on some small college men’s basketball staff moves… There has been a lot of attention given to the University of Maine for hiring Edniesha Curry as a men’s assistant coach this season. While she may be the only female DI assistant on the men’s side, others are following in her footsteps at the small
DII DIRT: Acting Head Coach Named at Slippery Rock
I have heard that Slippery Rock head basketball coach Kevin Reynolds has been placed on paid leave and can confirm that Ian Grady has been named as the acting head coach. Reynolds has been the head coach at SRU since the 2008-09 season (188-109). He was the 2008-09 PSAC West Coach of the Year and
CHICAGO STATE DIRT: Cougars set to announce men’s basketball staff
I can confirm through great sources that new Chicago State head coach Lance Irvin will hire Rodell Davis and Brett Putz as assistant coaches. Davis had most recently been working with Irvin at Morgan Park HS in Chicago, but is no stranger to the DI level. He has been an assistant at Drake, Providence, and
IUPUI DIRT…
I can confirm that Byron Rimm II will be named as the new Associate Head Basketball Coach at IUPUI. He will replace Matt Crenshaw who became an assistant at Ball State a few weeks ago. Rimm, who was the head coach at Prairie View A&M from 2006-16 (115-192), had recently joined the basketball staff at
DII DIRT: Coaching Change made at South Dakota Mines
I can confirm that Jason Henry is no longer the head basketball coach at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. His team was informed of the coaching change last night, but no explanation was given. Henry, who has been the head coach at SD Mines for the past thirteen seasons (162-207), will be replaced
DIII DIRT: Lesley University set to hire former player as new Head Basketball Coach
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