Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Friday evening that 15-year collegiate coaching veteran Ryan Ridder has been named as the men’s basketball program’s 30th head coach. Ridder treks to Middle Georgia after leading UT Martin to 48 victories over the last three seasons, including a 21-11 mark in 2023-24. He has amassed a 191-120 (.614) record
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SoCon Dirt: UTM’s Ridder headed to Mercer
Earlier tonight, I Tweeted that the job at Mercer was done…we now know who the next head coach will be. I can confirm multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman the UT Martin head coach Ryan Ridder will take over at Mercer. Ridder led UTM to a 21-11 record this season, and a share of
OFFICIAL: Doty named Head Basketball Coach at Houston Christian
I mentioned this move in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT…it’s now official. Emporia State head coach Craig Doty has been hired at Houston Christian. Here’s the release from HCU: HCU President Dr. Robert B. Sloan and Director of Athletics Steve Moniaci announced the hiring of Craig Doty, a three-time national champion coach and three-time national coach of
Michigan fires Juwan Howard
Warde Manuel, the University of Michigan’s Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, announced Friday (March 15) that a leadership change would be made in men’s basketball with the David and Meredith Kaplan head coach Juwan Howard not returning next season. “After a comprehensive review of the program, I have decided that Juwan will not return as our
OFFICIAL: Thomas named Head Basketball Coach at Hampton
Following up on yesterday’s reports…the hiring on Ivan Thomas at Hampton is now official. Here’s the statement that HU released today: The announcement of Ivan Thomas as the new head men’s basketball coach marks the dawn of an exciting chapter for Hampton University Basketball. With a rich coaching background, including a recent tenure as associate
NAIA NEWS: McBride resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Holy Cross (IN)
Mike McBride, Head Men’s Basketball coach and Senior Associate Athletic Director, resigns after 11 years at Holy Cross College to pursue other opportunities. Tyler Braidic, Assistant Men’s Basketball coach, has been named Interim Head Basketball coach and will continue in that role until a national search is completed. McBride leaves the College after an impressive
OFFICIAL: Lamont Paris receives contract extension through 2029-30 at South Carolina
A lot of talk about this one yesterday. It’s now official – the University of South Carolina has approved a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris. Here’s the release with the details: The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees Governance Committee has approved the extension of head men’s basketball coach Lamont
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Clarke promoted to Head Basketball Coach at SUNY Brockport
Athletic Director Erick Hart elevated Joe Clarke to full-time head coach of Brockport’s men’s basketball program on Thursday. Clarke served this past season as the interim head coach for the Golden Eagles. Clarke, previously Brockport’s associate head coach prior to the retirement of longtime coach Greg Dunne in 2023, has been on the Brockport staff since 2009
Haase relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at Stanford
Stanford’s Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball Jerod Haase has been relieved of his duties effective immediately, as announced Thursday night by Jaquish and Kenninger Director of Athletics Bernard Muir. “While the on-court results fell short of our expectations, Coach Haase led our men’s basketball program with great integrity and made a deeply positive impact on
Hutson out as Head Basketball Coach at Fresno State
Fresno State head basketball coach Justin Hutson announced that he will not be returning next season at a post-game presser following the Bulldogs season ending OT loss to #1 seed Utah State. “I’ve talked to the administration, you know, it’s a mutual decision,” Hutson said. My contract is up in April.” Hutson also said that
OFFICIAL: Holtmann named Head Basketball Coach at DePaul
Former BIG EAST Coach of the Year, Chris Holtmann, has been named as the next head coach for DePaul men’s basketball, as announced by Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy Thursday afternoon. Details regarding an official introductory press conference will be made available as they are finalized. “After an extensive national search, I