The William Woods University athletics department named Jordan Ashton as the next men’s basketball coach, announced Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Steve Wilson. Ashton’s start date will be April 28, 2023. “I couldn’t be more excited, thankful, and humbled to be joining the William Woods family and serve as Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” stated Ashton. “I want to
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Morrell signs contract extension at UNC Asheville
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UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Morrell has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. Morrell, the 2022-23 Big South Coach of the Year, guided the Bulldogs to the best season in program history in 2022-23. Asheville not only posted a school record 27 wins this season but
OFFICIAL: Boudreau has interim tag removed at Western Illinois; Named Head Basketball Coach
Following up on my Tweet from earlier this afternoon… Western Illinois has officially named Chad Boudreau as their new head men’s basketball coach. He had spent the past three seasons as the associate head coach at WIU under Rob Jeter, who recently departed for Southern Utah. Before joining the Leathernecks staff, Boudreau served as the
Shawn Walker takes over at D2 Allen University
Allen University President Ernest McNealey and Director of Athletics Jasher Cox have named Shawn Walker the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach of the Yellow Jackets. “Shawn Walker is a dynamic coach and an incredible educator of young men, who will work tirelessly to put his student-athletes in a position to succeed,” commented AD Cox. “He is the perfect choice to
Dunleavy named General Manager of Basketball at Villanova
Villanova Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Jackson announced today the creation of a new position, General Manager of Basketball, and named former Wildcats’ Associate Head Coach Baker Dunleavy to fill that role effective immediately. The General Manager will support William B. Finneran Endowed Men’s Head Coach Kyle Neptune and Women’s Head Coach Denise
Bradley named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Hillsdale
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The Hillsdale College athletic department is pleased to announce the appointment of Keven Bradley as the head coach of the Chargers men’s basketball program, effective immediately. Bradley is the 28th head coach in Hillsdale’s lengthy and storied 120-plus year history, and he steps into the position after helping lead the Chargers to one of its best
D3 Search Update: Lake Forest College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Odd situation at D3 Lake Forest College… Earlier today, I reported that Ryan Davis was no longer the head coach at D3 Lake Forest College. I reached out to LFC, and was told that the “position is open” before rolling with the article. Well, seems like there are a few things
D3 DIRT: Lake Forest College set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one a bit earlier on Twitter – now hearing that it’s a done deal… I have heard that Ryan Davis is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Lake Forest College (IL). Davis, who took over for his father Ken back in 2021, put together a
OFFICIAL: Dunleavy resigns at Quinnipiac; Pecora named Head Basketball Coach
Following up on today’s earlier report, Baker Dunleavy has officially resigned as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Quinnipiac. Additionally, QU announced that assistant coach Tom Pecora has been elevated to head coach. Here’s the official statement from Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Baker Dunleavy announced that he is stepping down from the coaching position.
Hillsdale’s Tharp steps away from Basketball; Named Chargers new Director of Athletics
Hillsdale College announced the appointment of John Tharp as the new director of athletics. Tharp replaces Don Brubacher, who has been director of athletics since 2008. “The college is delighted to have John Tharp serve as our new athletics director,” said Hillsdale College President Larry P. Arnn. “Don Brubacher’s shoes are large ones to fill,
REPORT: Quinnipiac’s Dunleavy set to resign
According to an early morning tweet from Adam Zagoria, Quinnipiac head coach Baker Dunleavy is set to resign in order to accept a fundraising position at Villanova. Dunleavy signed a 5-year contract extension back in 2018 that was set to expire this spring. Dunleavy had spent the past six seasons at QU, where he has
D3 DIRT: Ioane out as Head Basketball Coach at Willamette
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Kip Ioane is out as the Head Men’ Basketball Coach at D3 Willamette University after 14-seasons on the job. Ioane, who played at Willamette (1997-01), wraps up his tenure with an 85-243 (.259). There has been no official statement by the school, but Ioane released the following on Twitter: