According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Ball State is zeroing in on hiring SMU associate head coach Chris Capko as their new head basketball coach. Capko has worked under Andy Enfield at both SMU and USC, and has also been an assistant at FIU, Stetson, and Georgia Southern. SMU was KO’d by
REPORT: Belmont set to hire Duke’s Bradds as new Head Basketball Coach
Belmont University is finalizing a deal to hire Evan Bradds as its next head men’s basketball coach, according to multiple reports. Bradds, currently an assistant at Duke University, will replace Casey Alexander, who recently departed for Kansas State University. A former Belmont standout, Bradds was a two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year and
DAILY DIRT II – 3/18/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Busy day…here’s a second edition of today’s Daily Dirt with three quick additions. I can confirm that Grambling associate head coach Chris Dorsey has resigned. Dorsey was hired last June following a successful 8-year run as the head coach at D3 Centenary College (LA). According to a post from Mike Fenner,
REPORT: Air Force to hire Joe Crispin as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Jon Rothstein post, Air Force is expected hire Penn State assistant Joe Crispin as their new head men’s basketball coach. Crispin, a former standout at Penn State, has been on the Nittany Lions staff since 2023. Prior to that, he spent six seasons as the head coach at D3 Rowan where he
DAILY DIRT – 3/18/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick things to start the day… I have heard that Colby College head coach Sean Rutigliano is in the mix for a spot on Casey Alexander’s new staff at Kansas State. Rutigliano worked for Alexander at Belmont for six seasons prior to taking over at Colby last summer.
REPORT: Haase to be named Head Basketball Coach at UNCG
According to multiple reports, including one from the Field of 68, UNCG will hire Jerod Haase as their new head basketball coach. This has been an interesting search…I mentioned Haase here back on 3/10 (Daily Dirt), but it later sounded like UNCG had moved onto other candidates. Apparently now Haase is the choice, inking a
REPORT: Eastern Michigan to hire Billy Donlon as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Field of 68 report, Eastern Michigan intends to hire Clemson associate head coach Billy Donlon as their new head coach. Donlon has been at Clemson for the past four seasons. He has previously served as the head coach at Kansas City (2019-22), and Wright State (2011-16). He holds a career record as
Daily Dirt – 3/16/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick things… There is growing speculation that Jacksonville head coach Jordan Mincy could be the leading candidate to replace Justin Joyner (now the head coach at Oregon State) on the staff at Michigan. Mincy, who has served as the Dolphins head coach since 2021, previously worked alongside Michigan
Daily Dirt – 3/15/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of search updates / thoughts… Boston College Blake James has reportedly spoken to five guys, Tulsa head coach Eric Konkol, New Mexico head coach Eric Olen, Siena head coach Gerry McNamara, Merrimack head coach Joe Gallo, and Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga. Interesting group. Olen will also be involved at
REPORT: Cincinnati firing Wes Miller
According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Cincinnati intends to fire head basketball coach Wes Miller. Miller, who went 100-74 in his five seasons with the Bearcats, failed to advance to the NCAA Tournament during his tenure. This year’s team finished 18-15 (9-9 Big 12), and were knocked out of the conference tourney
REPORT: Hayes out at Georgia State
I can confirm a Jon Rothstein report that Jonas Hayes is out as the head basketball coach at Georgia State. Hayes, a former standout at Georgia, had been the head coach at GSU for the past four seasons where he went 48-79 (.378). His team went 10-22 (7-11 Sun Belt) this past year. Prior to
REPORT: K-State to hire Belmont’s Casey Alexander as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Jon Rothstein report, K-State will hire Belmont’s Casey Alexander as their new head basketball coach. Alexander is expected to ink a five-year deal. Alexander has spent the past seven seasons at Belmont, where he has gone 166-60 (.735). He has also been the head coach at Stetson (2011-13) and Lipscomb (2013-19). He