Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D3 Aurora University (IL) has made a men’s basketball coaching change. Matt Airy is no longer the Spartans head coach, and has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Tyler Jones. Airy was hired at AU back in 2019 after spending 11-seasons as an assistant at D3 powerhouse Whitman
REPORT: Louisville + Chris Mack negotiating final stages of separation agreement
According to a report by the Athletic, Louisville and coach Chris Mack are in the final stages of negotiations for a separation agreement. The report says that, “a meeting of Louisville’s Board of Trustees and Athletics Board has been called for Wednesday to consider approving the agreement and Tuesday’s edition of the Chris Mack Radio
D2 DIRT: Cameron U (OK) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Andrew Brown is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Cameron University (OK). Current CU women’s assistant Jeff Mahoney has taken over as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Brown had been the Aggies head coach since 2016, putting together
Niagara Dirt…
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that assistant coach Brett Ervin has departed the Niagara men’s basketball staff. He has accepted a position in medical device sales that is closer to home. Ervin had been on the Purple Eagles staff for the past 2+ seasons. Before being hired at Niagara, Ervin served as an
D2 DIRT: Former D1 Head Coach set to take over at Fort Valley State
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Fort Valley State (GA) will name Montez Robinson as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Robinson will replace Mark Sherrill, the former coach who the school parted ways with back in mid-December, after 3+ seasons on the job. Robinson spent last season as the interim head
D2 DIRT: Fort Valley State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Mark Sherrill is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Fort Valley State University (SIAC). As further confirmation, Sherrill has been removed from the roster, and the dreaded 404 error comes up when you try to access his bio from a search.
NAIA DIRT: Langston U (OK) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Philip Stitt has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Langston University (OK). Stitt took over at Langston back in 2019 after spending six seasons as the head coach at Marion Military Institute. In his first season at LU, Stitt led the
UMES Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has recently added Larry Roberson and Kassim Kaba as assistant men’s basketball coaches. They join fellow assistant coach CJ Council who was added to the staff over the summer. Roberson had most recently been running a private training business while also working in the DC public schools. He played
REPORT: Former Albany head coach Will Brown set to take TBL job
According to a report from the Albany Times Union, former University at Albany head basketball coach Will Brown will be named as the new head coach and GM of the Albany Patroons (TBL). Brown will be officially introduced at a 2pm presser tomorrow. Brown had spent the past 20 seasons as the Great Danes head
JUCO DIRT: Treasure Valley CC hires new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Treasure Valley Community College (OR) has hired Cam Swanson as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Andy Ward who resigned for personal reasons back in early August. Swanson was most recently an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Highline College (WA). He also spent time as an assistant
D3 DIRT: Penn State Berks opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Penn State Berks head men’s basketball coach Rich Miller has resigned. Word on the street is that he has accepted a high school job. Miller was hired at PSU Berks back in 2018 after a ten-year stint as the head coach at D2 Mansfield University (130-141).