Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Polk State (FL) will hire former NBA player Marreese Speights as their new head men’s basketball coach. Speights, who was the 16th pick in the 2008 draft, spent ten seasons in the NBA with six different teams. He won a title with the Golden State
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Mondragon named Head Basketball Coach at Fairmont State
The Fairmont State University Athletic Department and Director of Athletics, Greg Bamberger has named Dan Mondragon as the 15th head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Mondragon as the new leader of Fairmont State men’s basketball,” said Bamberger. “He comes from a strong basketball background with a proven record of success and leadership. I know he will bring tremendous
Crawford hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Marquette
Marquette University men’s basketball head coach Shaka Smart announced Tuesday afternoon that Rodney Crawford has been hired as an assistant coach. Crawford most recently served three seasons as associate head coach at the University of South Alabama from 2023-26 following two seasons as an assistant coach with the program (2021-23). He played an integral role in the
D3 NEWS: Jones elevated to Head Basketball Coach at Marian University
Tyler Jones has been announced as the 12th head coach of the Marian University men’s basketball program. “We’re excited to have Tyler take over the men’s basketball program here at Marian,” said Director of Athletics Tony Draves. “His experience and rapport with our current student-athletes made him the obvious choice for the continued success of our
JUCO NEWS: Tucker named Head Basketball Coach at Harper College
Harper College has named Jason Tucker as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program ahead of the 2026–27 season. Tucker brings nearly two decades of coaching experience at the high school level across the Chicagoland area, along with a strong reputation for player development, program building, and community engagement. His background aligns closely
Conroy joins Furman Basketball Staff
Riley Conroy, who has spent the past three seasons as an assistant at the University of South Alabama, has joined the Furman men’s basketball staff, it was announced this week by Paladin head coach Bob Richey. “We’re thrilled to welcome Riley Conroy to the Furman family,” said Richey. “Riley has established himself as one of the bright young
D2 DIRT: Clayton State set to hire Little as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Clayton State will hire Carl Little as their new head men’s basketball coach. Little spent last season as an assistant at D2 Columbus State after previous stops as an assistant coach and Director of Basketball Operations at Austin Peay from 2021-23. He also served an earlier
Former Western Michigan Head Coach Dwayne Stephens joins Penn State Basketball Staff
Peter and Ann Tombros Endowed Head Coach Mike Rhoades has announced the hiring of highly-accomplished college coaching veteran Dwayne “DJ” Stephens as assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 Penn State men’s basketball season. Stephens spent the last four seasons as the head coach at Western Michigan and comes to Happy Valley with nearly 30 years of college
OFFICIAL: James Johnson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Ferrum
Following up on something that I mentioned yesterday (DAILY DIRT)…James Johnson has officially been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater Ferrum College. Here’s the official release from the school: Director of Athletics Cleive Adams has announced the hiring of James Johnson as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Ferrum College.
Andrew Dakich added to Miami (OH) Basketball Staff
Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele has announced the hiring of Andrew Dakich as an assistant coach. Dakich joins the RedHawks after spending the last four seasons on the coaching staff at Illinois State University. “I am excited to add Andrew Dakich to our program. I have known Andrew for a very long time. He
Olen agrees to new 5-yr contract at New Mexico
University of New Mexico Head Men’s Basketball Coach Eric Olen has agreed to a new five-year contract that will keep him in Albuquerque through the 2030-31 season, Vice President/Director of Athletics Ryan Berryman announced. “We are incredibly excited that Eric has committed to the Lobos for the long-term and he is well-deserving of this contract,” said Berryman. “Since his
Becil named Men’s Basketball Operations Coordinator at Brown
Brown Men’s Basketball Head Coaching Chair Mike Martin ’04 has announced the addition of Andrew Becil as the Bears’ new operations coordinator. “We are very fortunate to be able to add Andrew to our staff,” Men’s Basketball Head Coaching Chair Mike Martin ’04 said. “He possesses really strong skills that will directly impact our program and has great experience