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Following-up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on March 8th (D3 DIRT). Brad Johnson has officially been tabbed as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Bethany College. Here’s the release from the school: Brad Johnson has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Bethany College and marks the 29th head coach
We’ve mentioned Wake Forest assistant Brooks Savage multiple times surrounding the search at East Tennessee State – it now sounds like a done deal. Multiple reports, including one from Jeff Borzello have Savage and ETSU finalizing a deal today. Savage had spent five seasons as an assistant at ETSU before following head coach Steve Forbes
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Todd Franklin is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Simpson University (CA). Franklin was hired at Simpson, his alma mater back in 2017 after a long and successful run as a HS coach in California. In his 6-seasons at Simpson, Franklin went 72-68, with
Seattle University Associate Head Coach Alex Pribble has been named the 31st head men’s basketball coach in University of Idaho program history, Vandal Director of Athletics Terry Gawlik announced. “I am thrilled to name Coach Pribble as our next head men’s basketball coach,” Gawlik said. “Alex is a proven program-builder, and as our search progressed,
Earlier today, I mentioned the three finalists at D2 Harding University (AR) (D2 Search Update). It has now been made official that Weston Jameson has been hired as the Bisons new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Here’s the announcement from the school: Harding University has announced the hiring of Weston Jameson as its new head men’s
Following up on today’s earlier report of a change at Arkansas State. It has now been made official – Mike Balado is out as the Red Wolves head basketball coach. Here is the release from ASU: Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Thursday that Mike Balado will not return as head men’s basketball
Mercy College Assistant Vice President for Athletics Matt Kilcullen, Jr. has announced the hiring of Chris Watts as the new Mercy College Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Watts is named head coach after serving as interim head coach since October 17, 2022. “I am absolutely honored to be named the Head Men’s Basketball Coach here at Mercy. I
I teased this one in the DAILY DIRT on Tuesday. It’s now official – Russ Caton has resigned at D2 Adams State. Here’s the official release from ASU: Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith has announced that after eight seasons at the helm of the ASU Men’s Basketball Program, Russ Caton has stepped down as the
Bill Self, who missed the entire Big 12 tournament due to a medical issue, will not coach the Jayhawks in their first round NCAA Tournament game today vs Howard. Norm Roberts, who coached the team in Self’s absence last week will continue to steer the ship today. Kansas released the following statement:
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that there are three finalists for the job at D2 Harding University (AR). They are in the hunt to replace Jeff Morgan, who retired as HU’s head coach after 30 seasons at the helm of the Bisons (he will continue as the AD). The names
On Tuesday, I said to keep an eye on the Sun Belt…here’s what I was talking about: Mike Balado is out as the head coach at Arkansas State according to Jeff Goodman. Balado had been at ASU since 2017, where he went 82-100 (.451). His best season came in 2021-22 when his team went 18-11
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few things as we get ready for the NCAA First Round to kick-off today… Updating the ETSU list from yesterday with some additional names…It sounds like these three should be added: Penny Collins (Head Coach – Tennessee State), Jerrod Calhoun (Head Coach – Youngstown State), and Preston Spradlin (Head
