Jim Ferry has agreed to a new multi-year extension to remain head men’s basketball coach at UMBC, following a historic season capped by an NCAA Tournament appearance. “It’s a Great Day to be a Retriever! We are thrilled to announce the contract extension of men’s basketball head coach Jim Ferry,” said UMBC Director of Athletics, Physical Education,
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JUCO DIRT: Triton College opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Brian Burns is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Triton College (IL). Burns took over as the head coach back in 2023 following a five year run as an assistant at the school. In his first season at Triton, Burns led the Trojans to a 34-3 record and
Mawhorr named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks has named Josh Mawhorr as its new head men’s basketball coach. Mawhorr has recent experience both inside the Bobcat program and at the Division I level. Mawhorr previously served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at College of the Ozarks during the 2023-24 season and most recently has worked as a
D3 NEWS: Pierfy named Head Basketball Coach at King’s College
King’s College and Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Andy Orlowski proudly announce the hiring of Phil Pierfy as the Monarchs’ Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Friday afternoon, adding a dynamic recruiter and player development specialist to lead the program into its next chapter. Pierfy becomes the 11th head coach in program history. Pierfy brings a wealth
JUCO NEWS: Anne Arundel CC hires Delonte Joyce as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Anne Arundel Community College has announced the hiring of Delonte Joyce as head men’s basketball coach, bringing an accomplished background in coaching, education, and player development to the Riverhawks program. Joyce brings more than a decade of experience in basketball coaching, education, and player development. He joins AACC after six seasons as an assistant coach
O’Connell named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Alvernia
I mentioned that this one was done today in the DAILY DIRT – here it is…Alvernia has officially announced Jason O’Connell as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release: Alvernia University Director of Athletics and Recreation Cory Beddick announced on Friday the hiring of Jason O’Connell as Alvernia University’s next head coach of the
St. Thomas Aquinas College hires John Alesi as Head Basketball Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas College Director of Athletics Margaret Alaimo announced today (April 17) the appointment of John Alesi as the next head men’s basketball coach at the College. Alesi, who becomes the ninth head coach at STAC, and brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching experience to Sparkill, including head coaching stints at Baruch College and Hunter
Hendren departs Tallahassee State; named Assistant Coach at Georgia State
Tallahassee State College Athletics announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Corey Hendren will depart the College to accept an assistant coaching position with the Georgia State Panthers men’s basketball, joining the staff of newly appointed head coach Jon Cremins. Hendren, who was named head coach on April 27, 2023, leaves TSC after three successful
Bunker receives contract extension at D2 Western New Mexico
Following a historic 2025–26 campaign that rewrote the record books, Mark Bunker will remain at the helm of the Western New Mexico University Athletics men’s basketball program, as the university announced a contract extension for its head coach. Bunker’s extension comes on the heels of the most successful season in program history, as the Mustangs reached new
Wright added to Memphis Basketball Staff
University of Memphis men’s basketball head coach Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway has finalized his coaching staff announcing the addition of assistant coach Steve Wright on Friday. “We are excited to welcome Steve and his family to Memphis,” said Hardaway. “Steve possesses valuable experience at multiple levels and will bring a diverse perspective to our staff. Steve
McKay inks extension through 2031-32 at Liberty
Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a new contract extension that goes through the 2031-32 season. McKay’s extension comes on the heels of a strong 2025-26 season for the Flames. McKay and the Flames posted a 26-8 overall record and 17-3 CUSA mark, winning the CUSA outright regular season title for
DAILY DIRT – 4/17/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things that I’ve heard… I can confirm that D2 New Mexico Highlands head coach Zach Settembre has inked a three-year extension. Settembre took over last spring after a stint as an assistant at Tarleton State. An official announcement on this one is expected in the next day or two.