University of Central Arkansas director of athletics Dr. Brad Teague announced a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program on Saturday, relieving Coach Anthony Boone of his duties after the conclusion of the season. UCA finished 9-23 overall and 5-11 in ASUN Conference play, missing out on the conference tournament after Friday’s loss
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Shulman inks contract extension at Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas Director of Athletics, Matt Whiting, has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach John Shulman keeping him with the Bears through the 2029-2030 season. The Bears finished the season with a 22-12 overall record and a 15-3 mark in ASUN Conference play. UCA won two games in the ASUN Tournament to advance
Joyner named Head Basketball Coach at Oregon State
Justin Joyner has been named the next head coach of the Oregon State men’s basketball team, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced on Wednesday. “It is vitally important that we create momentum and an upward trajectory for this program,” Barnes said. “Our move to the new Pac-12 demands a leader like Justin who has
D2 NEWS: Kennedy out as Head Basketball Coach at Spring Hill
Spring Hill College men’s basketball head coach Craig Kennedy will not return next season, Athletic Director Joe Niland announced today. “We want to thank Craig for his dedication to our student-athletes and the Spring Hill community over the last 11 years, Niland said. “He has been a strong representative of Spring Hill College during his tenure, and we wish
OFFICIAL: Autry will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Syracuse
Following up on an earlier report. Here’s the official statement from Syracuse on the dismissal of head basketball coach Adrian Autry: Syracuse University announced today that Adrian Autry ’94 will not return as head coach of the men’s basketball program for the 2026-27 season. A national search for the program’s next head coach has commenced and will
REPORT: FIU parts ways with Jeremy Ballard
Florida International has parted ways with head basketball coach Jeremy Ballard according to a Jon Rothstein report. Ballard had spent the past eight seasons at FIU, where he went 113-141 (.445). This year, the Panthers went 15-17 (8-12 CUSA) and were ko’d in the first round of the conference tournament by Missouri State last night.
Search Firm Watch: Who’s Running the Men’s Basketball Coaching Searches
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, several programs have retained firms to lead their men’s basketball head coaching searches. Here’s the current list of schools that have brought in outside help to guide the process: Division 1 Division 2
REPORT: Autry out at Syracuse
According to a Jon Rothstein post, Adrian Autry is out at Syracuse. Tasked with replacing Jim Boeheim three seasons ago, Autry went just 49-48 (.505) during his tenure. The Syracuse grad had been on Boeheim’s staff since 2011. The Orange went 15-17 (6-12 ACC) this season. More on this one after the official announcement is
NAIA DIRT: Rio Grande opens
Ryan Arrowood is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA University of Rio Grande (OH). No word on a reason for his departure, but the job has already been posted. Ryan Arrowood had been at Rio Grande as the head coach since 2020, and was named River States Conference Coach of the Year
McLaughlin not renewed as Head Basketball Coach at Dartmouth
I teased this one in yesterday’s Daily Dirt…it’s now official. Here’s the statement from Dartmouth on the non-renewal of head basketball coach David McLaughlin: ike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, announced today that the contract of men’s basketball head coach David McLaughlin will not be renewed. “We are grateful to Coach McLaughlin for his
Paris (South Carolina) and Killings (Albany) Expected to Return Next Season
Two reports today indicate that a pair of coaches whose futures had been uncertain are now expected to return for another season. Lamont Paris at University of South Carolina and Dwayne Killings at University at Albany both appear set to return for another year. Lamont Paris South Carolina men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris is set
DAILY DIRT – 3/10/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of things that I’ve heard… The search at ULM is moving really quickly. Sounds like Chipola head coach Donnie Tyndall is firmly in the mix here, with UAB Associate Head Coach Ryan Cross involved as well. Crazy to think that the guy making the decision here is the kid
REPORT: Arizona State expected to part ways with Bobby Hurley
No surprise here, but Arizona State is expected to part ways with Bobby Hurley once his contract expires at the conclusion of the season, according to multiple reports, including one from The Field of 68. Hurley has gone 184-166 (.526) in his 11 seasons as the Sun Devils head coach. ASU is currently 16-15 (7-11