Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It’s been about five weeks since B.J. Dunne departed Gettysburg to take over at MIT, and the search to replace him is finally winding down. The three finalists for the position interviewed last Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and it sounds like an offer was made late in the week. The final
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Pietrack resigns at Ferris State; Fodness named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Ferris State University has named Alex Fodness as interim head coach of the men’s basketball program following the resignation of Bobby Pietrack, who is returning to Colorado to be closer to family. Pietrack announced his resignation saying he intends to retire from coaching. He was hired by Ferris State in May after a successful tenure as head
Mike White receives contract extension at Georgia
Georgia basketball coach Mike White is one of four Bulldogs head coaches to receive contract extensions today. Joining White in signing new pacts are Drake Bernstein (women’s tennis), Meghan Boenig (equestrian) and Caryl Smith Gilbert (track and field). White’s deal now runs through the 2031 season. Georgia Basketball has seen consistent and impressive improvement throughout White’s three years in Athens.
St. Cloud State extends contract of Head Basketball Coach Quincy Henderson
St. Cloud State Director of Athletics Holly Schreiner has extended the contract of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Quincy Henderson four years, through the 2029-30 season. Henderson is entering his fourth year as Head Coach of the Huskies ahead of the 2025-26 season and has guided them to three consecutive postseason appearances while showing consistent improvement throughout his tenure. “We
Virginia Tech adds Moats as Assistant Basketball Coach
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young announced Thursday the addition of David Moats as an assistant coach. Moats comes to Blacksburg after spending nine seasons at Boise State where he served in a variety of roles, including the past few seasons as an assistant coach for the Broncos. Across his nine seasons with the Broncos, Moats has
Gray named Interim Head Basketball Coach at King’s College
Ahead of tip off of the 2025-26 season, King’s College Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Andy Orlowski appoints Rich Gray as the Men’s Basketball Interim Head Coach as released on Thursday. Gray takes over for JP Andrejko who announced his departure yesterday afternoon and concluded his career as the all-time program wins leader. “I
Jamie Young returns to Le Moyne Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Le Moyne College head men’s basketball coach Nate Champion ’14 announced on Thursday morning the hiring of Jamie Young as an assistant coach. Young previously served as an assistant coach for the Dolphins during the 2023-24 academic year, the institution’s first year at the Division I level. Young returns to Le Moyne after spending one year on
Bowman promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Auburn
New Auburn Head Basketball Coach Steven Pearl has promoted Ira Bowman to Associate Head Coach. Pearl made the announcement in his introductory presser: Bowman has spent the past eight seasons on the Tigers’ staff. During his tenure on The Plains, Bowman has played a pivotal role in Auburn’s rise to national prominence under Bruce Pearl,
9/25 UPDATE: 2025 Coaching Changes Tracker presented by D1.relocation
Changing jobs? Don’t sweat it! Let D1.relocation handle the move so you can handle your new team! As we do every year, the HoopDirt.com staff will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The 2025 Coaching Changes Tracker Presented by D1.relocation will be updated when changes
OFFICIAL: Barnes tenure ends at Cal State Bakersfield
Following-up on last night’s report…Cal State Bakersfield has now released a statement on head coach Rod Barnes departure from the men’s basketball program: Cal State Bakersfield Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rod Barnes is ending his accomplished tenure with the university, effective Sept. 24, 2025. “I want to thank Coach Barnes for guiding our scholar-athletes since 2011 and
Rod Barnes out as Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Bakersfield
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Rod Barnes won’t survive the Kevin Mays scandal, and will resign as the head basketball coach at Cal State Bakersfield. I mentioned this as a situation to keep an eye on this past weekend (DAILY DIRT), and KBAK in Bakersfield is now reporting that it is a done deal. I have
Andrejko steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 King’s College
On Wednesday afternoon, JP Andrejko announced he will step down as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at King’s College, effective immediately, ahead of the 2025-26 season. He will maintain his role as Men’s Golf Head Coach. “For 24 years, JP has been a cornerstone of King’s Athletics, serving as a golf coach, basketball coach, and