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DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Assumption College

I can confirm that DII Assumption College (MA) has made a change, and Mike Harding is no longer the Greyhounds head basketball coach. The team was informed late yesterday afternoon. Harding was hired at Assumption back in 2015 after serving as the associate head coach at UMass-Lowell for two seasons. Prior to that, he was

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DII DIRT: Coker College Opens

I have heard from multiple great sources that Aric Samuel is out as the head men’s basketball coach at DII Coker College (SC). The athletic director informed the team of the move in a meeting earlier this evening. Samuel had spent three seasons as an assistant at Coker before being named as the head coach

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Daily Dirt – 2/28/19

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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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