Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that Matt Brown is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 State Fair Community College (MO). Brown had been the head coach at SFCC since 2017. He also served as the head coach at UMKC (2007-13), and worked on the staffs at West Virginia, Florida,
REPORT: Indiana set to hire Darian DeVries as new Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports, Indiana is targeting West Virginia’s Darian DeVries as its next head coach, with a deal expected to be finalized soon. DeVries, who led West Virginia to a 19-13 record in his lone season, took over last March after Josh Eilert’s interim stint following Bob Huggins’ resignation. Despite his team’s solid performance,
D2 DIRT: Samarrippas not renewed at Lincoln Memorial
Following up on something that I teased on X a a little while ago… Lincoln Memorial has not renewed the contract of head basketball coach Jeremiah Samarrippas. Over the last four seasons, Samarrippas went 105-25, including 25-6 (21-3 SAC) this season. This season, they lost in the SAC Championship game in OT, then lost in
Daily Dirt – 3/17/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Brackets are out. What a great week! Getting busy on the coaching carousel front as well. Buckle up… USF Coaching Search: Familiar Faces in the Mix, but It’s Anyone’s Guess Some very early names at South Florida include Alabama assistant Ryan Pannone and SMU associate head coach Chris Capko. They are
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
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
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
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
Daily Dirt – 3/14/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A Full Day of Basketball and Coaching Carousel Updates An action-packed day of basketball awaits, with 11 games tipping off between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Safe to say, office productivity might take a hit! Also, keep an eye out for those late Friday afternoon news dumps—I’m setting the over/under at
REPORT: Murray State to hire Creighton Assistant Ryan Miller as next Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports this morning, including one from Jon Rothstein, Murray State is expected to hire Creighton assistant Ryan Miller as their next head basketball coach. Miller is in his fourth season at Creighton, and has also been an assistant at TCU, UNLV, Auburn New Mexico, and Pepperdine. More on this once it becomes
D3 DIRT: New York, Texas D3’s open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two D3’s have opened with no official announcements made yet: McMurry University (TX): I can confirm that Zach Pickelman is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at McMurry. Pickleman had spent the past ten seasons as the War Hawks head coach, compiling a 77-168 (.314) mark. This past season, McM