Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard… IUPUI (which will become Indiana University Indianapolis on July 1st) started “intro” Zooms this week. Not sure on the exact amount of early calls, but sounds like a sizable number. Multiple sources are saying to keep an eye on D2 University of
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REPORT: Louisville to part ways with Kenny Payne
To the surprise of no one, the Field of 68 is reporting that Louisville will part ways with head basketball coach Kenny Payne. The Louisville alum has struggled since taking over the Cardinals, going 4-28 (2-18 ACC) in year one, and 8-24 (3-17) this season. Payne will end his tenure at Louisville having gone 12-52
Madsen signs two-year contract extension at Cal
California men’s basketball head coach Mark Madsen has signed a two-year contract extension, Cal Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton announced Tuesday. Madsen, who was named the 19th head coach in program history last March, is in the first year of a five-year contract, and the two-year extension will take it to 2030. “Coach Madsen has made an incredible
NAIA NEWS: Southeastern U parts ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Randy Lee
Southeastern University athletics director Drew Watson announced today that the university has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Randy Lee. Lee spent the last two seasons as head coach and served two separate stints as an assistant coach for a total of six seasons. The Fire won The Sun Conference regular season and tournament titles last year, but
INCREASING TREND: Multiple Colleges announce school closures, others shutter their Athletics Departments
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) The increasing trend of small colleges closing and athletic departments shutting down is continuing in full force this spring. Here’s a recap of what’s taken place over just the past few weeks: Schools closing: On life support (scroll down for full recap): Athletics Departments shutting down: Notre Dame College (OH) –
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Casey named Head Basketball Coach at Fairfield
Ahead of postseason play at the MAAC Championship this week in Atlantic City, the second-seeded Stags will be led by Chris Casey, who has been named the head coach of the Fairfield Men’s Basketball program. Casey and the Stags, who finished the regular season with a 20-11 record, open postseason play at Boardwalk Hall on Wednesday,
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Monson, Long Beach State agree to mutually part ways
Long Beach Athletics Executive Director of Athletics Bobby Smitheran and Head Coach Dan Monson met this morning and agreed to mutually part ways following the conclusion of the season. Monson, who has served as head basketball coach since 2007, will remain as the coach of the team through the postseason including the upcoming Big West Championship, but
OFFICIAL: Mercer will not renew contract of Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Gary
Following up on reports from earlier today. Greg Gary has officially been released as the head men’s basketball coach at Mercer. Here’s the statement from the school: Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Monday morning that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Greg Gary will not be renewed for the 2024-25 season. “I am thankful for
NAIA NEWS: Jamestown names D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
University of Jamestown Director of Athletics Austin Hieb has announced Casey Bruggeman as the new head coach of Jimmie men’s basketball. “What an incredible honor to become the next men’s basketball coach at the University of Jamestown,” Bruggeman said. “I would like to thank President Polly Peterson, Austin Hieb, and Greg Ulland for selecting me
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Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Here’s my updated search firm list. Will add more as I hear them…. Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Women’s searches: Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 NAIA
REPORT: Mercer parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Greg Gary
According to a Field of 68 report, Mercer has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Greg Gary. Gary had spent the past five seasons at Mercer, where he put together a 81-79 (.506) record. This past season, the Bears went 16-17 (8-10 SoCon). Prior to his time at Mercer, Gary spent eight seasons working as