Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that there are three finalists for the job at D2 Harding University (AR). They are in the hunt to replace Jeff Morgan, who retired as HU’s head coach after 30 seasons at the helm of the Bisons (he will continue as the AD). The names
REPORT: Balado out as Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas State
On Tuesday, I said to keep an eye on the Sun Belt…here’s what I was talking about: Mike Balado is out as the head coach at Arkansas State according to Jeff Goodman. Balado had been at ASU since 2017, where he went 82-100 (.451). His best season came in 2021-22 when his team went 18-11
Daily Dirt – 3/16/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few things as we get ready for the NCAA First Round to kick-off today… Updating the ETSU list from yesterday with some additional names…It sounds like these three should be added: Penny Collins (Head Coach – Tennessee State), Jerrod Calhoun (Head Coach – Youngstown State), and Preston Spradlin (Head
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D2 Olive-Harvey set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brandon Moore is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Olive-Harvey College (IL). Moore took over at Olive-Harvey back in 2015 after spending ten seasons at the school as an assistant coach. This past season, Moore led his team to a 25-8 record, and an
Daily Dirt – 3/15/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few mid-week rumblings – working on a bunch more… I have heard that ETSU is starting to talk to candidates this week. The top name that I’ve heard here is UNC Asheville’s Mike Morrell. He led UNCA to 27 wins, and a Big South title this season. His squad
REPORT: Coppin State parts ways with Juan Dixon
Juan Dixon is no longer the head basketball coach at Coppin State according to a Jeff Goodman report. Dixon had spent the past six seasons as the Eagles head coach where he put together a 51-131 (.280) record. This past season, CSU went 9-23 (4-10 MEAC). The former Maryland standout, and NBA first round pick
REPORT: Green Bay to hire Wyoming’s Wicks as new Head Basketball Coach
The University of Wisconsin Green Bay will hire Wyoming assistant coach Sundance Wicks as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. This was first reported by USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin’s Scott Venci. Wicks had been on the Cowboys staff for the past three years, and was the head coach at D2 Missouri Western before that. Wicks has
REPORT: Todd Simon to Bowling Green
According to a Pete Thamel report, Southern Utah head coach Todd Simon is expected to reach a deal with Bowling Green to become their new head basketball coach. Simon has been at SUU for the past seven seasons where he has gone 118-106 (.527). Simon has led the Thunderbirds to three straight 20+ win seasons.
Daily Dirt – 3/14/23
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Happy Pi day. A few things going on… Two names gaining steam at Notre Dame are Colgate’s Matt Langel and Drake’s Darian DeVries. Langel has Colgate in the tourney for the 3rd straight year, and is the program’s all-time leader in wins. His career record is 202-173 (.539). DeVries has gone
REPORT: Georgia Southern set to hire Alabama assistant as next head coach
According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Georgia Southern is set to name Alabama assistant Charlie Henry as their new head men’s basketball coach. Henry is in his fourth season at Alabama, and was the head coach of the G-League’s Windy City Bulls (2017-19) before that. He also served as an assistant to
REPORT: Kentucky’s K.T. Turner to be named Head Coach at UT Arlington
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN, UT Arlington is expected to name Kentucky assistant K.T. Turner as their new head coach. This season has been Turner’s first at Kentucky after stops at Oklahoma, Texas, SMU, Wichita State, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The veteran coach has also made multiple stops as an assistant at
REPORT: Georgia Tech close to deal with Celtics assistant Stoudamire
According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN, Georgia Tech is close to finalizing a deal with Boston Celtics assistant Damon Stoudamire to become the Yellow Jackets next head coach. Stoudamire would replace Josh Pastner, who was released late last week after a seven year run in Atlanta. Stoudamire played 13-seasons in the NBA for