Story Courtesy: Sam Viebrock, Clayton State Assistant AD for Communication Clayton State University Director of Athletics Jermaine Rolle announced on Friday afternoon. the resignation of men’s basketball coach Vince Alexander. Coach Alexander served as the head coach for the Lakers from 2021-26. THOUGHTS FROM AD JERMAINE ROLLE“Vince Alexander has been a man of integrity, accountability, and character throughout his time
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NAIA NEWS: Cottingham announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor
After nearly three decades of leadership, impact, and excellence, Ryan Cottingham has announced his retirement as head coach of the Spring Arbor University men’s basketball program. “Coach Cottingham built something that will outlast any single season or championship,” said Ryan Marken, Interim Director of Athletics. “His love for Jesus created an outpouring of grace, truth, and genuine care
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Ford named Head Basketball Coach at Manhattanville
Story Courtesy John Ewen, Manhattanville Director of Athletic Communications The Manhattanville University Department of Athletics and Recreation and Manhattanville’s Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Julene Caulfield has announced the full-time hiring of Romello Ford to serve as the next head coach for the Manhattanville University men’s basketball program. “Truly blessed and thankful for this opportunity!”, Ford said. “I
JUCO DIRT: Highland CC (IL) set to hire Idaho State Assistant Devin Kastrup as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Back on 3/31 (DAILY DIRT), I mentioned that Idaho State assistant Devin Kastrup was a name to keep an eye on at Highland CC (IL). I can now confirm that Kastrup will indeed become the Cougars new head basketball coach. Kastrup has been on the ISU staff for the past two
D2 DIRT: Concord Head Coach Todd May on the move, will join staff at Akron
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Concord University (WV) head coach Todd May is on the move and will land as an assistant on Dustin Ford’s staff at Akron. May and Ford worked together back in the early 2000’s at Jackson HS (OH). May had been at Concord for the past ten
Bienne added to San Diego Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Head coach JR Blount has added Henoc Bienne to the San Diego men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, announced on Friday. Bienne reunites with Blount after the two worked together at Iowa State on T.J. Otzelberger’s staff during the 2022–23 season. That Cyclones squad won 19 games, advanced to the NCAA Tournament and Big
Murray State’s Miller extended through 2031 season
After guiding the Murray State men’s basketball program to 20 wins and securing a spot in the postseason National Invitation Tournament, head coach Ryan Miller has received a contract extension that will see him lead the Racers through 2031. Named the 18th head coach in program history in March 2025, Miller also led the team to a program-best
Justin Argenal named Assistant Basketball Coach/General Manager at Oregon State
The Oregon State men’s basketball program has added Justin Argenal to its staff in the role of Assistant Coach/General Manager, head coach Justin Joyner announced Friday. “Coach Argenal is one of the best leaders that I have ever been around,” Joyner said. “He’s been a part of some great staffs, working with Mike White and
Arizona, Tommy Lloyd Agree to Contract Extension Through 2031 Season
The University of Arizona and head men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd have agreed to a contract extension that will continue his leadership of the Wildcats through the 2031 season, R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois announced today. The extension is pending approval from the Arizona Board of Regents. “Tommy Lloyd is the best coach in college
Ranson, Boyle receive promotions at St. Joe’s
Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball head coach Steve Donahue announced the elevation of Bino Ranson and Thomas Boyle to the position of Associate Head Coach. Both Ranson and Boyle were highly instrumental in the Hawks’ run to the NIT quarterfinals this season as the team finished 16-5 in its final 21 games. Saint Joseph’s became just the 13th team since 1980 to
Canales named Head Basketball Coach at Weber State
Story Courtesy: Paul Grua – Weber State Athletic Communications A new era of Weber State men’s basketball has officially begun. Weber State Athletics has named Kaleb Canales as the new head coach of the Wildcat men’s basketball program. Canales is the 11th head coach in the program’s Division I history and arrives in Ogden with
OFFICIAL: Chambers named Head Basketball Coach at UTRGV
Following-up on something that I mentioned in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT…the hiring of Brandon Chambers as the head basketball coach at UTRGV is now official. Here’s the release from the school: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced on Friday the hiring of Brandon Chambers, who has made nine-straight