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:
D3 DIRT: Boone out at Greensboro
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Veteran head coach Jim Boone is no longer the coach at D3 Greensboro College. There has not been an official announcement by the college, but Boone has been 404’d on the website. Boone took over at GC last April after a four year stint at Arkansas Ft. Smith. In his 39-seasons
REPORT: Indiana’s Woodson “unlikely” to return next season
According to an ESPN report, Indiana head basketball coach Mike Woodson is not expected to return next season. According to the report, “Woodson, 66, is expected to coach the rest of the year, sources said, but he and the Hoosiers are in discussions about the coach’s wishes to step away after this season. The details
REPORT: Miami’s Larranaga intends to retire
According to multiple reports, including one from early this morning from the Miami Herald, University of Miami head basketball coach Jim Larranaga intends to announce his retirement later today. Larranaga, who will turn 75 in October, is in his 14th season at Miami. He has also been the head coach at George Mason (1997-2011), Bowling