Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few small college search updates… D2 Lincoln Memorial University (TN): I can confirm that Tony Jasick will be the choice here. The veteran coach spent the last part of the 2024-25 season as the interim head coach at Stephen F. Austin and also served as the head coach at Purdue
D2 DIRT: Mercy University (NY) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Chris Watts is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 Mercy University (NY). Watts had been the head coach at Mercy for the past three seasons, and served as an assistant at D2 Bridgeport before that. During his tenure with the Mavericks, Watts went 15-62 including
Daily Dirt – 4/14/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Hanging out at the NJCAA convention for a few days. Great organization, great people. Here are a few things that I’ve heard while collecting as many open bar tickets as I can… Sun Belt Program Set to Add New Assistant from Big 12 Staff I have heard that Georgia State will
D2 DIRT: Holy Family set to hire D3 Veteran as new Head Basketball Coach
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