Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Holy Family University (PA) will hire John Baron as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Baron has spent the past 23 years as the head coach at nearby D3 Gwynedd Mercy University (PA). During his tenure at GMU, Baron has put together an impressive 409-198 (.674)
JUCO DIRT: Shelton State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Reco Dawson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Shelton State. Dawson had been the Bucs head coach for the past three seasons, leading the program to a 38-46 mark during his tenure. Prior to his time at Shelton State, Dawson spent ten
D3 DIRT: Wentworth opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) This one has been on the radar for a while – looks to be a done deal now. D3 Wentworth Institute of Technology (MA) has removed Arlen Galloway and the entire basketball staff from their website. Seemed like something was here as early a 2/9… Cole is now listed as the
D2 DIRT: Morehouse opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Morehouse head basketball coach Doug Whittler and assistant coach Terrell Polk are no longer with the program. According to a report from HBCU Gameday, an email was sent to campus announcing their departure. Also, both coaches have been removed from the Morehouse Athletics website – associate head coach Bo Bivens and
REPORT: Huss leaving High Point; Headed back to Creighton as Coach-in-Waiting
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, High Point’s Alan Huss is on the move and will return to Creighton as an assistant and “coach-in-waiting”. Huss, a Creighton alum, had served on Greg McDermott’s staff for six seasons before taking over at HPU in 2023. This past season, Huss led High Point to
D3 DIRT: Linfield set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Levi Sieg is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Linfield University (OR). Sieg has spent the past two seasons as the Wildcats, where he put together a 15-35 (.300) record. His squad went 7-18 (4-12 NWC) this past year. Prior to his time at
D2 DIRT: Hoehn steps away as Head Basketball Coach at Bluefield State
Bluefield State head basketball coach Devin Hoehn has resigned according to a message that he posted on social media today. Hoehn led Bluefield State to a 19-12 record this past season, and an appearance in the NCAA D2 Tournament. In his four seasons at the school, he went 48-62 (.436). No word yet on his
D2 DIRT: Lincoln Memorial search update
In today’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that the job at D2 powerhouse Lincoln Memorial University (TN) had been offered to Lenoir-Rhyne University (NC) head coach Brent Owen. I have now heard from multiple sources that Owen, who led the Bears to a 29-6 record and an appearance in the NCAA D2 Elite Eight this past
Daily Dirt – 4/9/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I am on the run today but wanted to get a few quick things out there this am. Will have more later today… Veteran Coach Emerging as Frontrunner in Samford Search It sounds like the search at Samford is wrapping-up. Earlier this week, I mentioned former Stanford and UAB head coach
D2 DIRT: Florida Tech set to hire SoCon assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on something that I first reported earlier this morning (DAILY DIRT)…. I have heard from multiple sources that D2 Florida Tech intends to hire Wofford Associate Head Coach Will Murphy as their new Head Coach. Murphy joined the Wofford staff as Director of Basketball Operations in June 2017, was promoted
D2 DIRT: Mars Hill opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Larry Davis is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Mars Hill. Davis had been at Mars Hill since 2022, where he went 19-62 (.235). Prior to his time at MHU, he was the head coach at York Prep (SC), and also
NAIA DIRT: Michigan-Dearborn opens
I teased this one in today’s Daily Dirt…there is now confirmation, as Michigan-Dearborn’s Domenic Policicchio III has posted on social media that he is no longer the head basketball coach at Michigan-Dearborn. Policicchio had been at UM-Dearborn as the head coach for the past four seasons. This year, his team went 8-21 (6-14).