Tennessee State University and head men’s basketball Coach Nolan Smith have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him leading the Tigers through the 2031 season, Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen announced today. The extension reflects the university’s commitment to sustained excellence and the continued growth of its athletics program. “My staff and I are
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REPORT: Campbell set to hire Jimmie Williams as Head Basketball Coach
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Campbell intends to hire Anderson University’s Jimmie Williams as their new head basketball coach. Williams has gone 69-49 (.585) in his four seasons at D2 Anderson. This season his team won the SAC Championship and finished with a 29-3 (20-2) record. Prior to his time at Anderson, Williams served
OFFICIAL: Smith named Head Basketball Coach at West Florida
Following up on something that HoopDirt had first back on April 3rd…Tanner Smith has officially been hired as the head basketball coach at rising D1 West Florida. Here’s the release: The University of West Florida has hired Tanner Smith as its men’s basketball head coach, UWF Associate Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Scott announced Tuesday. “I couldn’t be
Calhoun adds six to Cincinnati Basketball Staff
Jerrod Calhoun, Cincinnati men’s basketball head coach, announced Tuesday the addition of six members to his first coaching staff at the helm of the Bearcats. Mantoris Robinson has been named associate head coach, Ben Asher, Johnny Hill, Max Bent and Curran Walsh will serve as assistant coaches and Paul Molinari will assume the role of chief of staff. All six were part of Calhoun’s 2025-26
D3 NEWS: Noonan named Head Basketball Coach at Millikin
Millikin University Vice President of Athletics Lori Kerans has announced the selection of a coach with a track record of success, proven ability to develop talented players, and a strong relationship builder with the selection of Tom Noonan as the new head coach of the Big Blue men’s basketball program. “Tom Noonan is an exceptional leader and
OFFICIAL: Lewis hires Reynolds as Head Basketball Coach
I mentioned this one back on 3/26 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now official. Here’s the announcement from Lewis University on the hiring of Kevin Reynolds as their head basketball coach: Lewis University Assistant Vice President for Athletics John Ashaolu announced today (April 7) that Kevin Reynolds has been named the 11th head coach in Lewis men’s basketball history. Reynolds is a
Daily Dirt 2: 4/7/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few more things that I’ve heard since the first DD earlier this am… It sounds like the search at D2 Colorado Mesa is down to the final four. Names that I’ve heard here include Colorado State assistant Ken Deweese, Northern Colorado assistant head coach Houston Reed, Kirkwood CC head coach
OFFICIAL: Miller named Head Basketball Coach at Ferris State
I mentioned this move back on 4/2 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now official…Central Michigan assistant Brooks Miller has been named as the new head coach at Ferris State. Here’s the release from the college: Two-Time National Coach of the Year and national champion Brooks Miller has been selected as Ferris State University’s 15th head men’s basketball coach, capping
NAIA DIRT: Bethel’s Drabyn on the move, set to be named Head Basketball Coach at Marian University
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one in today’s Daily Dirt, and can now confirm that Bethel University’s Steve Drabyn is on the move and is set to become the head coach at Marian University (IN). Drabyn took over at Bethel back in 2019 following stints as a D1 assistant at both Lipscomb (2013-19)
OFFICIAL: May departs D2 Concord, joins Akron Basketball Staff
Following up on something I first mentioned back on April 3rd (D2 DIRT). Todd May’s departure from D2 Concord is now official – here’s the statement from the school: Concord University head men’s basketball coach Todd May has announced he is departing the Mountain Lion men’s basketball program to accept an assistant coaching position at Division I
Air Force adds Carson Cunningham as Associate Head Basketball Coach
Newly hired Air Force men’s basketball head coach Joe Crispin has begun to fill out his staff, announcing Carson Cunningham as his first staff addition as associate head coach. Cunningham comes to the Academy from Missouri State. “I have had the pleasure of knowing Carson for almost 30 years,” Crispin said. “We competed against each
Jalen Courtney-Williams named Assistant Basketball Coach at Butler
Jalen Courtney-Williams, whose most recent coaching stops have been at LSU and Creighton, has joined Ron Nored’s Butler staff as an assistant coach. Courtney-Williams spent two seasons at LSU under coach Matt McMahon following three seasons of BIG EAST experience at Creighton. His 11-year coaching career also includes serving on staffs at McNeese State and Mississippi