Jordan Ashton, a Mount Pleasant native, will take the reins of the Tigers Men’s Basketball program, effective April 11th. Ashton spent the 2021-22 academic year as an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota Duluth. During this season, the team earned the most wins in over 50 years in program history and went undefeated with
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D3 DIRT: University of the Ozarks opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Travis Carruthers is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 University of the Ozarks (AR). Carruthers had been the Eagles head coach for the past five seasons. In 2020-21, during a COVID shortened campaign, Carruthers led his squad to the American Southwest
Morgan State Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Broadus Receives Two-Year Contract Extension
Morgan State University President David K. Wilson has announced that men’s basketball coach Kevin Broadus has agreed to a two-year contract extension, continuing his leadership of the Bears program through the 2026-27 season. Broadus is entering his fourth season at the helm of the program after being named as the men’s head basketball coach in
Gainous resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Georgia College
Georgia College Director of Athletics Wendell Staton has announced that Bobcat Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Gainous will step down at the end of the academic year. Gainous’ departure from Bobcat Nation is largely for family reasons as the Gainous crew has relocated, and the commute meant time away from his wife Natasha Gainous and young children Abe and
Daily Dirt – 3/31/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick things to start the day. More later today… Some names to keep an eye on in the search at Miami (OH) are former Xavier head coach Travis Steele, former Indiana assistant Dane Fife, and former K-State assistant Jermaine Henderson. Steele, who was released a few weeks ago, had
Indiana Basketball Staff Update
Indiana head coach Mike Woodson has announced a staff reorganization. Kenya Hunter and Yasir Rosemond have both been promoted to associate head coaches, while Brian Walsh has been elevated to assistant coach. Hunter, a hold over from the Archie Miller era, has been on the IU staff for the past two seasons. Rosemond just wrapped
Mississippi State Basketball Staff Update
Chris Jans unveiled two valuable pieces to his Mississippi State coaching staff announced Wednesday. David Anwar will reunite with Jans and James Miller, while 12-year MSU assistant coach George Brooks will be retained on-staff. “Coach Anwar is a tireless worker armed with a resume of production,” Jans said. “He is an expectational relationship builder with student-athletes and anyone
Borne named MBB Chief of Staff at K-State
First-year Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang continued to build out his coaching staff on Wednesday (March 30) with the addition of veteran head coach Marco Borne as his Chief of Staff. “Much like Jareem (Dowling), Marco is another great addition to the staff and I’m excited to welcome him and his wife Genean to K-State,” said Tang. “He is
Linder extended through 2027 season at Wyoming
University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Wednesday the finalization of a contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder through April of 2027. “I’m excited to be able to continue building this program for this great fan base, this great university and this great state,” Linder said. “With these exceptional young men, incredible staff and all
OFFICIAL: Boone resigns at Angelo State
Following up on something that I mentioned last week (D2 DIRT). The resignation of Cinco Boone at Angelo State is now official. I can confirm that he will become an assistant at UT Arlington. Here’s the official release from ASU: Angelo State University Athletic department is announcing the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Cinco Boone. Coach
Shaheen Holloway ’00 Named Pirates Head Coach
A favorite son of Seton Hall University is returning home. Shaheen Holloway, a former associate head coach and standout student-athlete at Seton Hall, has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater, Director of Athletics Bryan Felt announced Wednesday. Holloway will be introduced to the media and the entire University community
Cooper Named Head Coach at Howard College
Howard College has hired Kyle Cooper, former assistant men’s basketball coach at Tarleton State University, as the new Men’s Head Basketball Coach for the Hawks. Cooper will be on campus meeting with players, staff, and faculty and will start his official duties on April 1, 2022. The position was recently opened after the resignation of