I can confirm that Bard College head men’s basketball coach Adam Turner has resigned, and will enter the private sector. Turner had been the Raptors head coach since 2009. In his 11-seasons at the high-academic school, he compiled a 62-213 (.225) record. The 2006 Bard graduate is the schools all-time leading scorer (1,785 points). An
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OFFICIAL: Linton named Head Basketball Coach at Tufts
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on Monday (D3 DIRT). Tufts has officially announced the hiring of Brandon Linton as their head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release: Brandon Linton, who has a wide range of coaching experience in Division I and III and in the NESCAC, has been hired as
Delaware State Search Update + Odds
I have heard from multiple sources that there are five finalists at Delaware State. It sounds like two interviewed last week, and the rest wrapped up this week. Here are the current odds:
Marrion named Assistant Basketball Coach at Idaho
Tim Marrion has been hired as Assistant Coach of the University of Idaho men’s basketball team, head coach Zac Claus announced today. “My family and I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Coach Claus and the athletic administration for the opportunity to rejoin the Vandal family! I am personally very excited to work once
Cleveland State Extends Gates’ Contract through 2026-27
The Cleveland State University Board of Trustees approved updated contract terms for head men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates at the May 20, 2021 meeting. CSU and Coach Gates have agreed to a revised contract that will now run through the 2026-27 season, with the possibility that more years could be added if Gates’ teams meet
JUCO DIRT: Cotten returns to Lincoln Trail
Junsie Cotten has taken over as the new head men’s basketball coach at Lincoln Trail College (IL). This will be Cotten’s second stint as the head coach at LTC, as he previously held the same position there from 2005-10. During his first stint at Lincoln Trail, Cotten’s led his 2007 squad to the Region 24
Price assumes new role at Houston
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University of Houston Director of Player Development Hollis Price will move into a new position as Special Assistant to the Head Coach during the 2021-22 season, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Wednesday. Following the Cougars’ run to the NCAA Final Four for the first time since 1984, assistant coach Alvin Brooks left the Cougars to
D3 DIRT: Pitt Greensburg opens
Brody Jackson has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Pitt Greensburg. He will become the head coach at AD at his alma mater Manchester (OH) HS. Jackson had been the head coach of the Bobcats for the past four seasons where he put together a 36-46 record. His best season came in
Morrell receives contract extension at UNCA
UNC Asheville Athletics announced new three-year contracts for head women’s basketball coach Honey Brown and head men’s basketball coach Mike Morrell on Wednesday. “We are excited that both Honey and Mike have signed new three year contracts,” stated Janet R. Cone, Director of Athletics. “Both of them are All in for Asheville and have the
Crarey named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA St. Thomas University
Patrick E. Crarey II has been named as the St. Thomas University (STU) Men’s Basketball Coach and an Assistant Athletic Director, announces STU Athletic Director Bill Rychel. “We are excited to add Patrick to our department. He is a proven winner and will add a lot of experience to our university, on and off the court,” said Rychel.
Hernandez named Head Basketball Coach at Seward County CC
After a national search, Rylee Hernandez has been selected as the 9th Head Coach in Seward County Men’s Basketball History. Hernandez comes to Seward after a 5-year stretch as the Head Coach at Williston State College, which includes winning the 2019 District XI Championship and becoming the second-ever coach at Williston State to earn a
Daily Dirt – 5/19/21: Search Updates
Some updates on a few current HC searches… The search at Delaware State has been slow, but is finally nearing an end. According to multiple sources, there are five finalists, and they are all interviewing on campus this week. The names that I have heard are: Rider assistant coach Geoff Arnold, current DSU interim head