According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Texas Tech is expected to hire Samford’s Bucky McMillan as their new Head Basketball Coach. According to the reports, the sides are finalizing a five-year deal. McMillan just wrapped up his fourth season at Samford where he led the Bulldogs to a 22-11 record and a
D2 DIRT: Kennedy set to become new Head Basketball Coach at Cameron
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiples sources that D2 Cameron University (OK) will hire Nathan Kennedy as their new head men’s basketball coach. Kennedy has spent the past five seasons on the Arkansas Tech staff, serving most recently as the associate head coach. Prior to his time at Tech, Kennedy worked as
SWAC DIRT: Grambling’s Jackson headed to Alabama A&M
Following-up on my post from yesterday… This is now confirmed that the choice is Grambling State’s Donte’ Jackson. Jackson had been at Grambling for the past seven seasons where he went 132-124 (.516). He led his team to the 2023-24 SWAC Championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. This year’s squad finished 12-22 (7-11
JUCO DIRT: South Plains opening; Sowers to take D1 assistant job
According to a Jeff Goodman report South Plains College (TX) head coach Hayden Sowers will become an assistant on Ryan Pannone’s new staff at Arkansas State. Sowers led South Plains to a 29-7 record, and a spot in the NJCAA D1 Final Four this season. He took over as the head coach back in 2022,
D3 DIRT: Buena Vista opens
According to a social media post from Buena Vista University (IA) head men’s basketball Coach Trevor Johnson, he will be moving on from his position. Johnson had spent the past six seasons at BVU, where he went 76-65 (.539). This past season, the Beavers went 12-13 (7-9 ARC). Prior to his time at Buena Vista,
REPORT: Christian to be named Head Basketball Coach at Bryant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm a Field of 68 report that Jamion Christian will be named as the new Head Basketball Coach at Bryant. Christian will replace Phil Martelli, Jr, who departed for VCU a few weeks ago. I mentioned Christian as the leaded at Bryant in the DAILY DIRT yesterday morning. Christian
REPORT: Navy set to elevate Perry to Head Basketball Coach
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Navy intends to promote Jon Perry to head coach. Perry, who has served as the associate head coach for the past 12 seasons would replace his former boss Ed DeChellis, who retired back on March 19th. Perry had spent the past 23 seasons coaching or playing under Ed DeChellis.
Daily Dirt – 4/1/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just blasting out a few quick things. Going to be a busy day. Keeping an eye on some 4/1 buyouts… I can confirm that Jamion Christian is the leader at Bryant and this thing is moving quickly. Christian, who has been coaching in Italy for the past few seasons is the
JUCO DIRT: Downing named Head Basketball Coach at Seward County CC
Austin Downing has been named as the new head coach at Seward County CC according to a social media post that he made earlier today. Downing had been an assistant at Barton Community College for the past three seasons. The program has gone 86-19 during that time. More on this move once it becomes official.
Daily Dirt – 3/31/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Nicholls State Head Coach on the move???? A lot of chatter around Nicholls State head coach Tevon Saddler possibly joining Will Wade’s staff at NC State. Saddler, the youngest D1 head coach in the country, took over at Nicholls State back in 2023. He’s gone 40-17 in his two years, including
REPORT: Cleveland State’s Robinson expected to be hired at North Texas
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Cleveland State’s Daniyal Robinson will be named as the next head basketball coach at North Texas. Robinson has gone 65-42 (.607) in his 3 seasons at CSU, including a 23-13 (14-6 Horizon) record this past season. Robinson’s Vikings fell in the CBI Championship to Illinois State
REPORT: Arkansas State finalizing deal with Alabama assistant Ryan Pannone
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Arkansas State finalizing deal with Alabama assistant Ryan Pannone to become the Red Wolves new head basketball coach. He would replace Bryan Hodgson (another former Alabama assistant), who became the head coach at South Florida earlier this week. Pannone joined the Crimson Tide back in 2023 after serving as