Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brett Rector is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Coker University. He was hired at CU this past April after leading Salem University to the 2022-23 USCAA Division I National Championship. There is no word yet on where he will wind up. I have
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Wilson promoted to Associate Head Coach at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard announced the promotion of Charlie Wilson to Associate Head Coach on Thursday afternoon. Wilson is coming off his first season with the Royals after being hired by Leonard in the summer of 2022. “Charlie’s experience as a former head coach has been invaluable to the staff,” said
Portland State elevates Dunn to Associate Head Coach
Portland State Men’s Basketball has promoted Assistant Coach Matt Dunn to the role of Associate Head Coach. Viking Head Coach Jase Coburn made the announcement that Dunn, his top assistant, has been elevated to the AHC title. Dunn begins his third year in the Viking program and has been in collegiate coaching for 15 seasons. Dunn has worked primarily with the
Page promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State
Keiton Page has been elevated into the role of assistant coach for the Oklahoma State men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Boynton announced today. “Keiton Page is the epitome of Loyal and True,” Boynton said. His commitment to the Cowboy Basketball program is second to none.” Page has served in a variety of roles within the program
Kleinschmidt named Assistant Basketball Coach at NAIA Dakota State (SD)
Dakota State (S.D.) men’s basketball head coach Darren Tighe has announced the hiring of Dalton Kleinschmidt as the new assistant coach. Kleinschmidt spent the previous two seasons at Ridgewater College (Minn.) on Nate Thooft’s coaching staff. While at Ridgewater, the Warriors went 26-22 record, including an upset victory over No. 7 nationally ranked RCTC in
Idaho State Basketball Staff Update
Idaho State men’s basketball Head Coach, Ryan Looney announced three coaching changes and finalized his coaching staff for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Joe White has been elevated to Associate Head Coach for the 2023-24 season. Entering his fifth year on the ISU sidelines, White has been a centerpiece alongside Looney since his hiring in 2019. “Joe White has worked
Boone chosen as new Head Basketball Coach at D3 Valley Forge
University of Valley Forge Athletic Director Gretchen Levan, announced that Dominique Boone will take over as the next Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball program. Coach Boone comes to UVF after most recently serving as the Head Coach & Sports Information Director at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC. Coach Boone helped oversee the Warren
JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D1 Southern Nevada set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 College of Southern Nevada head men’s basketball coach Russ Beck will resign and become the Head Coach at Box Elder HS in Brigham City, Utah. Beck was hired at CSN back in 2020, and was tasked with re-starting a program that had been dormant since
Nakanishi promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Hawai’i Pacific
Hawai’i Pacific University announced Wednesday morning that Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jesse Nakanishi has been promoted to Head Coach of the program. HPU conducted a nationwide search for a new head coach after longtime coach and former Athletic Director Darren Vorderbruegge announced his retirement back in March 2023. “I am thrilled to have Coach Nak continue
Argenal named Head Basketball Coach at D2 CSUSB
The CSUSB Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced Gus Argenal as its new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Argenal was most recently an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas, where he helped lead the Razorbacks to a Sweet Sixteen and an Elite Eight appearance over the past two seasons. “Gus embodies what I’m looking for to
Calbert Cheaney named Director of Player Development at Indiana
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that Hoosier great Calbert Cheaney, who spent the last three years as an assistant coach for the Indiana Pacers, will join his staff as Director of Player Development in a non-recruiting coaching role. This will be his second stint assisting IU, he was Director of Operations in 2011-12
Putz named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern Illinois
Eastern Illinois head coach Marty Simmons has announced the hiring of Brett Putz on the Panthers men’s basketball coaching staff. Putz replaces Linc Darner who recently accepted the head coaching position at the University of Tampa. Putz comes to Eastern Illinois after working last season as the assistant to the head coach at Indiana State where the