Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today… I can confirm that Nebraska Wesleyan assistant Chris Hamilton will become the next head coach at D3 Franklin College (IN). Hamilton has been on Dale Wellman’s staff for the past four seasons, and was an assistant at Randolph-Macon before that. He began his career
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OFFICIAL: Senthil named Head Basketball Coach at Oberlin
Following-up on something that I reported yesterday (D3 DIRT). Oberlin has officially named Shiva Senthil as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release from the college: Oberlin College Associate Vice President for Athletics Advancement and Delta Lodge Director of Athletics & Physical Education Natalie Winkelfoos announced the appointment of Shiva (SHE-vah) Senthil as the
OFFICIAL: Donlon steps down at Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics has officially announced the transition of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Billy Donlon. “Melissa and I would like to thank the Kansas City Basketball community allowing us to feel like family,” Donlon said. “We began this journey 3 years ago and promised to put our heart and soul into making this basketball program something
ELON DIRT: Taylor to add another small college head coach to staff
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Earlier this week, I reported that new Elon head coach Billy Taylor was adding Converse College head coach Ryan Saunders as an assistant (D2 DIRT). I have now also heard that Johnson & Wales (Charlotte) head coach Josh Gross will be joining the Phoenix staff as well. Gross had previously worked
Stitt promoted to Associate Head Coach at Geneva College
Geneva College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Santarsiero announced this week that assistant men’s basketball coach Zack Stitt has been promoted to Associate Head Coach for the men’s basketball program. Stitt arrived at Geneva as a student-athlete on the men’s basketball team in 2012, and he played four seasons for the Golden Tornadoes, two years as a team captain.
2022 Big Easy Coaches Conference, June1-2
We are excited to announce the 2022 Big Easy Coaches Conference held by Mal Mundy. This year line up is loaded with top College Coaches from multiple levels from NAIA, Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3. BECC will feature 2 days, 8 speakers each day, 16 total with on-court instructions. Come to the BECC
Hayes named DBO at Lafayette
Jalen Hayes has been added to the coaching staff of first-year Leopard men’s basketball coach Mike Jordan. He will take over as the director of operations. Hayes spent the 2021-22 season on the men’s basketball coaching staff at Widener University, coaching under Chris Carideo. He helped lead that team to a berth in the semifinals of the
Wilker promoted to Assistant Coach at North Dakota State
Spencer Wilker has been promoted to assistant coach for the North Dakota State men’s basketball program, NDSU head coach David Richman announced today. Wilker has served the Bison in various capacities since 2015, starting as the head student manager from 2015-18 before being hired as the director of men’s basketball operations in June 2019. With
OFFICIAL: Smithpeters joins Mizzou Basketball Staff
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I’ve mentioned this one a few times over the past couple of weeks. It’s now official – Kyle Smithpeters has been hired as an assistant at Missouri. Here’s the release from Mizzou: University of Missouri Whitten Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates has added assistant coach Kyle Smithpeters to his staff. He joins associate head coach Charlton Young and
NAIA DIRT: Talladega’s Wright on the move; Set to be named head coach at Langston U (OK)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Chris Wright, who led Talladega College to the NAIA Championship Game this past season is on the move. I can confirm through multiple sources that he will be named as the new head coach at NAIA Langston University (OK). Wright led Talladega to a 32-6 (15-3 SSAC) record this past season,
Coaching change made at D2 Flagler College
Following five seasons at the helm, Chad Warner has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at Flagler College to pursue other interests, Director of Athletics Jud Damon announced today. “Chad did an incredible job as our head coach here the past five years,” said Damon. “Words cannot adequately express what a difference he has made and the
Omaha Basketball Staff Update
Head men’s basketball coach Chris Crutchfield completes his coaching staff with the additions of Warren Niles and Brandt Danals. Niles joins the Mavericks as an assistant coach, while Danals will be the director of operations. Niles comes to Omaha after serving as a graduate assistant for the Oregon men’s basketball team. While with the Ducks, Niles helped with