This one has been floating out there for the past few days. It’s now been made official. Here’s the complete statement released by Marian University announcing the hiring of Pat Knight: On Wednesday, May 8, Director of Athletics Steve Downing officially announced the hiring of Pat Knight as the next Marian men’s basketball head coach.
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Fresno State agrees to financial settlement with former Head Basketball Coach Justin Hutson
According to the Fresno Bee, former Fresno State head men’s basketball coach Justin Hutson has reached a settlement with the university following his non-reappointment after his contract expired earlier this spring. Fresno State had been investigation claims of racial discrimination by Hutson which he filed following his term as the basketball coach, which ended at
Smith added to South Dakota Basketball Staff
South Dakota head men’s basketball coach Eric Peterson announced the addition of Dwight Smith to his coaching staff. Smith joins the Coyotes from Salt Lake Community College. Smith served as an assistant coach at Salt Lake Community College for the 2023-24 season, helping guide the Bruins to a 30-4 overall record a 12-2 conference record. The Bruins won
OFFICIAL: Johnson named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Point University
I mentioned this move in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Point University has hired Gabe Johnson as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the statement that Point released: The search for a new Head Men’s Basketball coach has concluded as Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Jaunelle White has appointed Gabe Johnson as the next
Pitino inks contract extension at New Mexico
University of New Mexico Vice President/Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Tuesday that Lobo men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino has received a contract extension, running through the 2028-29 season. “We are excited to have Richard Pitino continue to lead our men’s basketball program,” said Nuñez. “His leadership has guided our program to greater success in
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Danny Manning named Assistant Basketball Coach at Colorado
Former collegiate National Player of the Year, NCAA champion, NBA All-Star and long-time basketball coach Danny Manning has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Colorado, head coach Tad Boyle announced on Tuesday. Manning, who replaces Rick Ray on Boyle’s staff, joins the Buffaloes with 18 years of collegiate coaching experience on top of being
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OFFICIAL: Holloway departs Belmont staff; Takes HS job in Nashville
I mentioned this one earlier this am in the DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Here’s the statement from Belmont on the departure of long-time assistant coach Tyler Holloway: Belmont University men’s basketball assistant coach Tyler Holloway has accepted the head coaching position Christ Presbyterian Academy, the school announced Tuesday. Holloway, among the most versatile and respected
DAILY DIRT – 5/7/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Loyola (MD) head coach Josh Loeffler will add Kevin Farrell to his staff. Farrell has spent the past two seasons as an assistant D2 MSU Denver, and was an assistant at D2 Belmont Abbey before that. Farrell is a Loyola (MD) alum, who served as the Greyhounds
Newman named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Western Kentucky
WKU men’s basketball has announced the hiring of Josh Newman as assistant coach for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Newman joins the staff at WKU following a stint at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. from 2021-2024. While at Pacific, Newman served as an assistant for the Tigers in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons before
OFFICIAL: Long named Head Basketball Coach at University of Charleston
Following-up on something that I mentioned early this am (D2 DIRT). The hiring of James Long at the University of Charleston is now official. Here’s the statement from UC: The University of Charleston Director of Athletics Dr. Bren Stevens announces the hiring of James Long to take over as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach. “I am