Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Joe Hulbert is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Onondaga Community College (NY). Hulbert took over at OCC back in 2022 after a stint at SUNY Morrisville. Hulbert went 21-57 during his stint as the Lazers head coach, including a 5-23 (2-11) record
D3 DIRT: Messiah set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Rick Van Pelt is no longer serving as the head men’s basketball coach at Division III Messiah University. Van Pelt, a Messiah alum (’91), led the Falcons for 22 seasons, compiling a 276-265 (.510) record. Before taking over as head coach, he spent four years (1999-2003) as
Daily Dirt – 3/3/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Things are starting to pick up as we enter the first week of March. Here are some things that I’ve heard… Houston associate head coach Quannas White is the hot name right now at Louisiana-Lafayette. The Louisiana native has been on Kelvin Sampson’s staff since 2017 (played for Sampson at Oklahoma).
NAIA DIRT: Morgan resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Bluefield University
Richard Morgan has announced his departure after 16 seasons as the head men’s basketball Coach at NAIA Bluefield University (VA). The veteran coach posted the following on Facebook: After 16 seasons with the Rams, it’s time for a new chapter. This decision wasn’t easy, but I’m forever grateful to Bluefield University for welcoming me into
JUCO DIRT: Seward County to open at conclusion of season
I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Seward County CC (KS) head men’s basketball coach Rylee Hernandez intends step away at the end of the season and will pursue other opportunities. Hernandez has been Saints head coach for the past four seasons, and was the head coach at Williston State College before that. His squad currently
D3 DIRT: Southwestern University (TX) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Connor Kuykendall is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Southwestern University (TX). Kuykendall had been the Pirates head coach since 2019, and went 39-100 (.281) during his tenure. He also spent five seasons as the head coach at Schreiner University (2014-19) before taking over at Southwestern.
D3 DIRT: UMHB to open at end of season
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following up on something that I teased on X earlier today…I can confirm that D3 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor head coach Clif Carroll will depart at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Carroll has spent the past five seasons at UMHB, where he has gone 98-33 (.748). His squad is currently
D3 DIRT: Colby-Sawyer set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dan Kaigler is no longer the head coach of the men’s basketball team at Division III Colby-Sawyer College. Kaigler informed his team of the decision via text earlier today, and the athletic director is scheduled to meet with the team later this afternoon. During his four seasons
REPORT: Utah to part ways with Craig Smith
According to a Jeff Goodman post, the University of Utah is parting ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith: Smith has gone 65-62 (.512) in nearly four full seasons at Utah, including a 15-12 (7-9) record this season. More on this story as it continues to develop.
REPORT: Duke’s Jai Lucas expected to be named Head Coach at Miami
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas has agreed to become the next head coach at Miami, pending the completion of contract negotiations, a person with knowledge of the matter told the Associated Press on Saturday night. Lucas and the Hurricanes will work toward finalizing that contract in the coming weeks,
Daily Dirt – 2/9/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Not quite DIRT season yet, but the chatter is starting to pick up. Here are a few quick things as we gear up for the madness of March… The search at Stephen F. Austin is moving along. I can confirm that Cardinal Grange is running the search, and has already started
READ: Boone resignation email at Greensboro College
Earlier tonight I mentioned that Jim Boone was no longer the head basketball coach at D3 Greensboro College. HoopDirt.com has now obtained the email that went out to the Greensboro community announcing the move: