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
ASUN DIRT: Shulman headed to Central Arkansas
I mentioned back on 3/14 that the announcement to name John Shulman as the head coach at Central Arkansas could be done once his Alabama Huntsville team ends their season. Well, UAH lost in the first round of the NCAA D2 tournament on Saturday, and Shulman is expected to officially be introduced as the Bears
Keatts earns 2-yr extension for capturing ACC Tournament Championship
According to Kevin Keatts’ contract, he has earned a 2-year contract extension for winning the ACC tournament tonight: NC State ripped off five wins in a row in the ACC tournament to capture the title. They entered the tourney on a four game losing streak before going on their historic run, which ran has also
SoCon Dirt: UTM’s Ridder headed to Mercer
Earlier tonight, I Tweeted that the job at Mercer was done…we now know who the next head coach will be. I can confirm multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman the UT Martin head coach Ryan Ridder will take over at Mercer. Ridder led UTM to a 21-11 record this season, and a share of
Hutson out as Head Basketball Coach at Fresno State
Fresno State head basketball coach Justin Hutson announced that he will not be returning next season at a post-game presser following the Bulldogs season ending OT loss to #1 seed Utah State. “I’ve talked to the administration, you know, it’s a mutual decision,” Hutson said. My contract is up in April.” Hutson also said that