Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just wanted to blast out a few quick things before business starts to pick up this afternoon… With John Shulman inking a contract extension at Central Arkansas, the Tennessee Tech search looks a lot different now. It sounds like Shulman was one of three in the final group. The others I’ve
D3 DIRT: Mount Aloysius opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Marcus Thomas is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Mount Aloysius College (PA). Thomas had spent the past five years as the Mounties head coach, where he put together a 30-95 (.240) record. His team finished this season with a 4-21
REPORT: FIU parts ways with Jeremy Ballard
Florida International has parted ways with head basketball coach Jeremy Ballard according to a Jon Rothstein report. Ballard had spent the past eight seasons at FIU, where he went 113-141 (.445). This year, the Panthers went 15-17 (8-12 CUSA) and were ko’d in the first round of the conference tournament by Missouri State last night.
REPORT: Autry out at Syracuse
According to a Jon Rothstein post, Adrian Autry is out at Syracuse. Tasked with replacing Jim Boeheim three seasons ago, Autry went just 49-48 (.505) during his tenure. The Syracuse grad had been on Boeheim’s staff since 2011. The Orange went 15-17 (6-12 ACC) this season. More on this one after the official announcement is
NAIA DIRT: Rio Grande opens
Ryan Arrowood is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA University of Rio Grande (OH). No word on a reason for his departure, but the job has already been posted. Ryan Arrowood had been at Rio Grande as the head coach since 2020, and was named River States Conference Coach of the Year
DAILY DIRT – 3/10/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of things that I’ve heard… The search at ULM is moving really quickly. Sounds like Chipola head coach Donnie Tyndall is firmly in the mix here, with UAB Associate Head Coach Ryan Cross involved as well. Crazy to think that the guy making the decision here is the kid
REPORT: Arizona State expected to part ways with Bobby Hurley
No surprise here, but Arizona State is expected to part ways with Bobby Hurley once his contract expires at the conclusion of the season, according to multiple reports, including one from The Field of 68. Hurley has gone 184-166 (.526) in his 11 seasons as the Sun Devils head coach. ASU is currently 16-15 (7-11
REPORT: UNCG fires Head Basketball Coach Mike Jones
According to a Field of 68 report, Mike Jones has been fired as the head basketball coach at UNC Greensboro. Jones’ Spartans went 15-19 (9-9 SoCon) this past season. He had been at the helm for the past five seasons, where he compiled a 93-69 (.574) record. Prior to his time at UNCG, Jones spent
D3 DIRT: Mary Baldwin set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Daniel Eacho is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Mary Baldwin. Eacho was hired back in 2024 and put together a 25-27 (.481) record in his two seasons leading the Fighting Squirrels. His team went 11-14 (5-9 USA South) this year. Prior to his
REPORT: Schilling out as Head Basketball Coach at Pepperdine
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Pepperdine has parted ways with head basketball coach Ed Schilling. Schilling had spent the past two seasons at Pepperdine, where he went 22-45 (.328) which includes a 9-23 (4-14 WCC) record this year. The veteran coach had also served as the head coach at Wright State (1997-2003) and has
DAILY DIRT – 3/9/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) So much going on. The DIRT section has been packed with small college openings for the last few weeks – now the D1’s are ramping up quickly. Here’s a speed round of a bunch of thoughts and some rumors… Former Tarleton State head coach Billy Gillispie working hard to land a
REPORT: Boston College fires Earl Grant
Boston College has fired Earl Grant according ti multiple reports, including one from The Field of 68: Grant went 72-92 (.439) in his five seasons at the Heights. More on this one when it becomes official.