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D2 NEWS: Parkside, Reigel Part Ways

Parkside Athletics and Luke Reigel have parted ways, concluding his 23-year tenure as head coach of the Parkside Men’s Basketball program. “On behalf of Ranger Athletics and the entire UW-Parkside community, we thank Coach Reigel for his dedication and leadership over the past two decades,” said Director of Athletics Adam Schemm ’08. “Luke’s commitment to our student-athletes, the

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D2 DIRT: UT Tyler set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tim Moser will not be brought back as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 UT Tyler. Moser led his squad to a 15-11 (9-11 LSC) record this past season, increasing his win total in each of his three seasons at UT Tyler. Prior to his time

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Featured Job: Summer Internship – DME Academy

DME Sports Academy in Daytona Beach, FL is accepting applications for Summer InternshipsThis position will work directly with Boys and Girls Summer Campers. This is an entry level position that will allow interns to grow, learn, and develop while being exposed to athletics at the highest level. Interns will be challenged to problem solve, mentor,

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JUCO NEWS: Marquis retires as Head Basketball Coach at Tyler JC

Long-time Tyler JC head men’s Mike Marquis will retire from his position at the end of the season. The school honored him over the weekend with a ceremony prior to their game with Panola. Marquis has led the Tyler Junior College men’s basketball program since 2001, building one of the most consistent NJCAA programs in

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D3 DIRT: Creal Out at as Head Basketball Coach at Westminster College (MO)

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Todd Creal is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Westminster College (MO). Creal took over at Westminster back in 2022 after a 13-year stint as the head coach at D3 MacMurray College (IL). During his time at WC, his teams went 19-82 (.188), including

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Saia not returning as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Cal State Los Angeles

After a ten year run, Jim Saia will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Cal State Los Angeles. The school posted the following message on Instagram: Saia wraps up his career at Cal State LA with a 121-134 (.475) record, including a 9-19 (8-14 CCAA) record this season. The coaching veteran

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East Carolina AD pens letter of support for Head Basketball Coach Michael Schwartz

East Carolina AD Jon Gilbert wrote the following letter to ECU supporters stating that head basketball coach Michael Schwartz will return as the Pirates head coach next season. ECU has struggled this season – they are currently 10-18 (5-10 American) with three regular season games remaining. Pirate Nation: I want to thank you for your continued

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D2 DIRT: Parrish no longer leading Westminster U Basketball program

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) After 11 seasons as the head coach at D2 Westminster University (UT), Norm Parrish appears to be finished with the program. He has been removed from the staff directory and the men’s basketball coaches page on Westminster’s athletics website. Parrish took over the Griffins in 2015 following a four-year stint on

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NAIA NEWS: Pleasant steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Rochester Christian

Rochester Christian’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Dr. Klint Pleasant, has announced that he will be stepping down in mid-April, ending 53 seasons with a Pleasant at the helm of the program. Pleasant was announced in January as the ninth president of Southwestern Michigan College and will start on April 6.  Pleasant has enjoyed remarkable success

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NAIA NEWS: Hobbs will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Culver-Stockton

Citing the need to pursue new opportunities, Culver-Stockton College Head Basketball Coach Dorian Hobbs, Jr., announced Friday that he would not return for the 2026-27 school year. Hobbs, a 2015 Culver-Stockton graduate and former assistant with the Wildcats, served as head coach of the program for three seasons, compiling a 24-61 overall record. The Wildcats

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JUCO DIRT: Newton out as Head Basketball Coach at Motlow State

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one earlier today on X, and can confirm that Justin Newton is out as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Motlow State (TN). Newton was in his first season at the school, where he led his team to a 16-10 (10-8) record. The Bucks have two

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OFFICIAL: Gillispie out as Head Basketball Coach at Tarleton State

Following-up on reports from February 20th..it’s now official, Billy Gillispie will not return as the head basketball coach at Tarleton State. The school released the following statement today: Tarleton State University has launched a national search for its next head men’s basketball coach. “I can confirm that Coach (Billy) Gillispie will not return next season. I

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