According to a report from Liv Antilla, Patrick Gayle is out as the head men’s basketball coach at as the head basketball coach at D2 Albany State (GA). Gayle spent the last eight seasons leading the Golden Rams (91-126 – .419), highlighted by a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference East Division Championship and conference tournament runner-up
News
JUCO DIRT: Stanford will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Colby CC (KS)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Jerrod Stanford will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Colby Community College (KS). Stanford was hired in July 2022 and posted a 32–60 record over three seasons, highlighted by a 17–14 mark during the 2024–25 campaign. Prior to Colby, the Saint John, Kansas native spent seven seasons as
NAIA DIRT: Defiance College Men’s Basketball job opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Josh Gibson is no longer serving as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Defiance College. Gibson was hired in April 2021 and led the program through its transition from NCAA Division III to the NAIA while guiding the Yellow Jackets to a conference tournament appearance and developing multiple all-conference and
D2 NEWS: Rukavina announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Pitt Johnstown
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics Department announced today that men’s basketball head coach Bob Rukavina has retired after a 37-year tenure at UPJ and a remarkable 47-year coaching career. Known affectionately as “Coach Ruk” by players, colleagues, and fans alike, Rukavina leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond wins, losses, and championship banners —
D2 DIRT: Collier out as Head Basketball Coach at Queens (NY)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through a great source that Matt Collier is out as the head basketball coach at D2 Queens (NY). Collier, a Queens native, just wrapped up his his ninth season as the Knights head coach. Collier led the Knights to five ECC postseason appearances, highlighted by a 2024–25 run
Brooks not retained as Head Basketball Coach at Lamar
Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Alvin Brooks will not be retained for the 2026-27 season announced Vice President and Director of the Athletics Jeff O’Malley Tuesday afternoon. The announcement comes following a 2025-26 season that saw Lamar post a 12-19 (.387) overall record and miss the Southland Conference Championship tournament with a 7-15 (.318) league record. “I would like
D2 NEWS: Niven out as Head Basketball Coach at Southwest Baptist
Southwest Baptist University Athletics has announced that Aaron Niven, head coach for the men’s basketball program, will not return for the 2026-2027 season. His third season as head coach concluded on Saturday as the team ended shy of the GLVC tournament. Niven’s record while at the helm of the program was 27-55 overall and 14-46 in
JUCO NEWS: Giles out as Head Basketball Coach at NJCAA D1 Polk State
Brandon Giles is out as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Polk State College (FL). The college released the following on X this morning: Giles wraps up his tenure with a 119-144 mark over his nine seasons.
Pelphrey fired as Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Tech
xr:d:DAFvHaa1t4U:2,j:486792408240051983,t:23092121
Tennessee Tech University Athletics has announced a change in leadership for its men’s basketball program. After seven seasons at the helm, Head Coach John Pelphrey will not return for an eighth season. “We thank John for his service and commitment to our men’s basketball program. We felt it was the right time for a leadership
OFFICIAL: Moser out as Head Basketball Coach at UT Tyler
Following-up on something that I first reported earlier today. Tim Moser is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 UT Tyler. Here’s the official release from the school: UT Tyler Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Moser has resigned from his role, concluding his three-season tenure leading the Patriots, the University announced on Monday. “I want to thank
MAC fines Miami’s Steele following halftime outburst
The MAC has fined Miami (OH) head basketball coach Travis Steele $2,500 and ordered him to reimburse the DJ for any equipment that he may have broken during his outburst at halftime of last Friday’s game at Western Michigan: Here is the incident: Miami is currently 29-0 and ranked #19 in the country.
NAIA NEWS: Rice named Head Basketball Coach at Rochester Christian
The 2026-2027 men’s basketball sideline will look different next year as Rochester Christian University has announced that current men’s basketball assistant coach, Quin Rice, has been tabbed to take over for Dr. Klint Pleasant following his 15-year stint at the helm. “Blessed doesn’t even begin to describe this. I am thankful to Clayton Bissett and