I have heard from multiple sources that there are five finalists at Delaware State. It sounds like two interviewed last week, and the rest wrapped up this week. Here are the current odds:
JUCO DIRT: Cotten returns to Lincoln Trail
Junsie Cotten has taken over as the new head men’s basketball coach at Lincoln Trail College (IL). This will be Cotten’s second stint as the head coach at LTC, as he previously held the same position there from 2005-10. During his first stint at Lincoln Trail, Cotten’s led his 2007 squad to the Region 24
D3 DIRT: Pitt Greensburg opens
Brody Jackson has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Pitt Greensburg. He will become the head coach at AD at his alma mater Manchester (OH) HS. Jackson had been the head coach of the Bobcats for the past four seasons where he put together a 36-46 record. His best season came in
Daily Dirt – 5/19/21: Search Updates
Some updates on a few current HC searches… The search at Delaware State has been slow, but is finally nearing an end. According to multiple sources, there are five finalists, and they are all interviewing on campus this week. The names that I have heard are: Rider assistant coach Geoff Arnold, current DSU interim head
D3 DIRT: Tufts set to name new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
I have heard from multiple sources that Tufts University (MA) will hire Brandon Linton as their new head men’s basketball coach. The current head coach at Nichols College (MA) will replace Bob Sheldon, who retired after 33 seasons at the helm of the Jumbo’s back in October. Linton had been at Nichols for the past
D3 DIRT: Elmira College opens
I can confirm through multiple sources that Randie Torgalski is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Elmira College (NY). Torgalski had been the Soaring Eagles head coach for the past 13 seasons, compiling a 56-253 (.186) record along the way. In addition to his basketball duties, Torgalski has served as the head
JUCO DIRT: Coahoma CC (MS) opens
I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Coahoma Community College (MS) Head Coach Micheal Stringer has resigned. Assistant coach Luster Tyler is also out. Stringer had been the head coach at CCC for the past six seasons. This past year, the Tigers went 3-12 (2-11), but won their opening game in the Region 23 Tournament. Stringer
Daily Dirt: D3 Search Updates
Updates on some ongoing D3 searches… Tufts University (MA): Job has been offered and accepted. Official announcement coming at the beginning of the week. I’ll roll with the name shortly. Bowdoin College (ME): I can confirm that an offer has been made. Not sure if it has been accepted yet. More as I hear it.
Daily Dirt – 5/13/21
A few things that I’ve heard… Cole Dewey, who resigned as the head coach at Garden City CC (KS) a few weeks ago is now confirmed to be headed to Texas A&M Corpus Christi as an assistant. The official announcement on his hiring will be made shortly. Dewey spent the 2020-21 season at GCCC, and
Daily Dirt – 5/10/21
Some quick hitters to kick off the week… I have heard that Sam Houston State assistant Phil Forte will join the staff at UTRGV. Forte had been an assistant at SHSU for the past two seasons, and was a grad assistant at St. Louis before that. *UPDATE*: This is now official – UTRGV released the
DAILY DIRT 5/6/21: JUCO Edition
It’s been crazy busy at the JUCO level over the past few weeks. Here are some very quick updates: Hutchinson CC (KS): I have heard from multiple sources that Cowley College (KS) Tommy DeSalme is the leader here, and could be introduced as early as today. DeSalme is the all-time wins leader at Cowley. Cowley
JUCO DIRT: Garden City CC (KS) set to hire new Head Coach from within Jayhawk Conference
I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Garden City CC (KS) will hire Bill Morosco as their new head men’s basketball coach. Morosco has most recently served as the head coach at fellow Jayhawk Conference member Independence CC (KS). He will replace Cole Dewey who is rumored to be headed to NCAA D1 Texas A&M Corpus