The University of Miami has named one of the nation’s most respected assistant coaches and recruiters, Jai Lucas, as its new head men’s basketball coach, Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announced Thursday. Lucas comes to Coral Gables after spending the past three seasons at Duke University, where he has served as associate head coach
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D2 DIRT: Hardin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Lees-McRae
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Lees-McRae head men’s basketball coach Steve Hardin has announced his resignation via social media. Harden, all-time winningest coach in Lees-McRae history, just completed his 14th season as the Bobcats head coach. More on this move once Lees-McRae makes an official announcement.
OFFICIAL: Pifer out as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Western Oregon
Following up on HoopDirt.com’s report from earlier today (D2 DIRT)…Western Oregon has officially announced that they have parted ways with men’s basketball head coach Wes Pifer. Here’s the release from WOU: After six seasons, Western Oregon University and head men’s basketball coach Wes Pifer have parted ways. “Coach Pifer is a dynamic and passionate leader. I am
D2 DIRT: Western Oregon to open; Official announcement coming later tonight
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Western Oregon intends to make a change in leadership in their men’s basketball program, with an official announcement expected later tonight on the departure of head coach Wes Pifer. Pifer had led the Wolves for the past five seasons, where he amassed a 50-84 (.373) record.
D3 DIRT: Lesley University preparing for Men’s Basketball Coaching Change
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Devon Mayo will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Lesley University (MA). Mayo, a Lesley alum (’17), had served as the Lynx head coach since 2018. During his six full seasons at the helm, he went 16-129 (.110), including a 6-20 (3-10 NAC)
PREP NEWS: Boyle departs Montverde for Spire Academy
Kevin Boyle, who has guided his teams to eight national championships over the past 12 years, has announced his departure from Florida’s Montverde Academy to join Spire Academy (OH). A four-time Naismith High School Coach of the Year, who also had a ton of success at St. Patrick High School (NJ), has coached three No. 1
Rekoske retires as Head Basketball Coach at Bryan College
With the season coming to an end for the Bryan College men’s basketball team, Head Coach Don Rekoske has officially concluded his tenure with the Lions. Under his tenure, Bryan has remained a strong competitor in the AAC, developing players both on and off the court. The college issued the following statement on Rekoske’s retirement at the
Liberty extends McKay through 2030-31
Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a contract extension through the 2030-31 season. McKay is the winningest coach in program history and has helped usher the Flames into the Conference USA era over the last two seasons. The 2024-25 season has seen McKay and Liberty post a 23-6 overall record
JUCO DIRT: Glash to retire as Head Basketball Coach at Olney Central College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Veteran head coach Jim Glash will retire from his position as head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Olney Central College. Glash had served two stints as the head coach at OCC, first from 1996 to 2005, and most recently from 2022 through this past season. He also served as the
Cook steps away as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Life Pacific
Longtime Head Coach of the Life Pacific University (LPU) Men’s Basketball program, Tim Cook, has stepped away from his position. This news follows the program’s most successful season since joining the NAIA and GSAC in 2018. The Warriors finished the season 12-10 overall and 6-8 in conference play, narrowly missing the GSAC tournament after a
JUCO DIRT: Onondaga CC opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Joe Hulbert is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Onondaga Community College (NY). Hulbert took over at OCC back in 2022 after a stint at SUNY Morrisville. Hulbert went 21-57 during his stint as the Lazers head coach, including a 5-23 (2-11) record
D3 DIRT: Messiah set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Rick Van Pelt is no longer serving as the head men’s basketball coach at Division III Messiah University. Van Pelt, a Messiah alum (’91), led the Falcons for 22 seasons, compiling a 276-265 (.510) record. Before taking over as head coach, he spent four years (1999-2003) as