Earlier today I teased this move on X. I can now confirm it… USC Upstate head basketball coach Dave Dickerson will be added to Jake Diebler’s staff at Ohio State. Dickerson, who had previously served as the associate head coach for the Buckeyes from 2010-17, has been at Upstate for the past six seasons. The
DAILY DIRT – 3/25/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard to kick-off Sweet 16 week… I have heard that the search at Cal Poly is done, and an announcement could be made as early as today. From what I hear, D2 Colorado Mesa Mike DeGeorge is the leader here. DeGeorge has been a D2/D3 head
BREAKING: Dusty May to Michigan
According to a Woj-Bomb, FAU’s Dusty May is headed to Michigan. May, who led Florida Atlantic to the Final Four last season, has gone 126–69 (.646) in his six seasons Boca. He began his career in the Big Ten as a manager at Indiana for Bob Knight. UPDATE: Michigan President Santa Ono has now confirmed
REPORT: SMU fires Lanier after 20-win season
According to a report from Jeff Goodman, SMU has fired head basketball coach after just two seasons. Lanier won ten games in his first season at SMU, and doubled that total this season, finishing 20-13 and advancing to the NIT. Lanier has also been the head coach at Georgia State and Siena. He holds a
DAILY DIRT – 3/21/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick things as the best Thursday of the year (sorry Thanksgiving) is finally here! I mentioned the search at SIU in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT. I’ve now been told that Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin has to be added to this list. His squad captured the OVC Championship
REPORT: Siena fires Maciariello
According to a report from the Times Union, Siena has fired head men’s basketball coach Carmen Maciarello. The report states that Maciarello confirmed this news in a text to the Times Union. Siena finished this season with a 4-28 (3-17 MAAC) record. Maciariello will conclude his tenure with the Saints with a 68-72 overall mark. The
DAILY DIRT – 3/20/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Worst kept secret in college basketball seems like a done deal. Everyone has been talking about Indiana State’s Josh Schertz to St. Louis for weeks now – sounds like St. Louis is just waiting for the Sycamores to get bounced from the NIT (or win the NIT) to make an official
NAIA DIRT: Trinity Christian College (IL) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NAIA Trinity Christian College will open it’s men’s basketball job, as Jason Hawkins will not return as the head coach. Hawkins had been the Trolls head coach for the past six seasons. He has also served as the head coach at Indiana University-Northwest and Calumet College of
REPORT: UIC closing in on Norfolk State’s Jones
According to a report from Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, UIC is in negotiations with Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones to become the Flames next head coach. Jones would replace Luke Yaklich who was released back on March 11th. More on this one when it becomes official.
Basketball Staff Shake-up at Robert Morris
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dave Fedor and Vince Johnson are no longer on staff as assistant basketball coaches at Robert Morris. Fedor had been on Andy Toole’s staff for the past six seasons. He previously served as the Director of Team Tournaments with the Hoop Group from 2015-18 before being hired
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Regent U (VA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirmed that Richard Pullen has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Regent University (VA). Regent is currently an NCCAA member school, but will begin their NCAA Division III exploratory year in the fall of 2024-25. Pullen had been the Royals head coach for the past two seasons,
D3 DIRT: Wilson College (PA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Mark Seidenburg is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Wilson College (PA). Seidenburg took over at Wilson back in 2021 after a five year run as the head coach at Delaware Valley. He compiled a 53-28 (.654) at Wilson, averaging 17.6 wins per season