Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard… IUPUI (which will become Indiana University Indianapolis on July 1st) started “intro” Zooms this week. Not sure on the exact amount of early calls, but sounds like a sizable number. Multiple sources are saying to keep an eye on D2 University of
REPORT: Louisville to part ways with Kenny Payne
To the surprise of no one, the Field of 68 is reporting that Louisville will part ways with head basketball coach Kenny Payne. The Louisville alum has struggled since taking over the Cardinals, going 4-28 (2-18 ACC) in year one, and 8-24 (3-17) this season. Payne will end his tenure at Louisville having gone 12-52
DAILY DIRT: Search Firm Updates
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Here’s my updated search firm list. Will add more as I hear them…. Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Women’s searches: Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 NAIA
REPORT: Mercer parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Greg Gary
According to a Field of 68 report, Mercer has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Greg Gary. Gary had spent the past five seasons at Mercer, where he put together a 81-79 (.506) record. This past season, the Bears went 16-17 (8-10 SoCon). Prior to his time at Mercer, Gary spent eight seasons working as
REPORT: Coastal Carolina set to hire Western Carolina’s Justin Gray
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Coastal Carolina intends to name Western Carolina’s Justin Gray as their new head men’s basketball coach. Gray’s Catamounts, who went 20-11 (11-7), wrapped up their season yesterday with a 79-76 OT loss in the SoCon Tournament to Furman. During Gray’s three years at WCU, their win total improved from
REPORT: Southern Illinois fires Mullins
According to a Jeff Goodman report, Southern Illinois has fired Head Basketball Coach Bryan Mullins. Mullins, an SIU alum, returned to his alma mater as the head coach back in 2019. Mullins went 86-68 (.558) during 5 seasons at SIU, winning 23 games last season, and 19 this year. The Salukis, who were the #6
DAILY DIRT – 3/8/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Starting to get busy out there. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Some search firm updates – I will add these to the running list that I am keeping HERE. I’ve also started to track some of the search firms for open women’s jobs, so will add that Brian
JUCO DIRT: Iowa Central opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Chad Helle is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Iowa Central Community College. Helle took over for long-time ICCC head coach Dennis Pilcher back in 2019, after spending 17-years as an assistant under the legendary coach. Helle also played for Pilcher at Iowa
REPORT: Pepperdine parts ways with Lorenzo Romar
According to a Jon Rothstein Tweet, Pepperdine has parted ways with Head Basketball Coach Lorenzo Romar. Romar took over at Pepperdine in 2018 after a fifteen year run as the head coach at Washington. This was his second stint at Pepperdine, having previously served as the Waves head coach from 1996-99. Romar has spent 27
DAILY DIRT: Search Firm Updates
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Here’s my updated search firm list. Will add more as I hear them…. Division 1 Division 2 Women’s searches: Division 1 Division 3
D3 DIRT: Knox College opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Ben Davis has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Knox College. Davis took over at Knox back in 2019 after serving for three seasons as the head coach at Green Mountain College (VT) and three years as the head coach at Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota. During
JUCO DIRT: Sondey resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Rockland CC
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brian Sondey has resigned at NJCAA D2 Rockland Community College (NY). Sondey took over at RCC back in 2021 and was charged with rebuilding the program following the COVID shut down. During his three seasons at the helm, RCC’s record steadily improved – they finished this season