Longtime Head Coach of the Life Pacific University (LPU) Men’s Basketball program, Tim Cook, has stepped away from his position. This news follows the program’s most successful season since joining the NAIA and GSAC in 2018. The Warriors finished the season 12-10 overall and 6-8 in conference play, narrowly missing the GSAC tournament after a
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JUCO DIRT: Onondaga CC opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Joe Hulbert is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Onondaga Community College (NY). Hulbert took over at OCC back in 2022 after a stint at SUNY Morrisville. Hulbert went 21-57 during his stint as the Lazers head coach, including a 5-23 (2-11) record
D3 DIRT: Messiah set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Rick Van Pelt is no longer serving as the head men’s basketball coach at Division III Messiah University. Van Pelt, a Messiah alum (’91), led the Falcons for 22 seasons, compiling a 276-265 (.510) record. Before taking over as head coach, he spent four years (1999-2003) as
D2 NEWS: Glenn out as Men’s Basketball Coach at South Dakota Mines
South Dakota Mines Athletics has announced a leadership change for its men’s and women’s basketball programs. The university will immediately begin a national search for new head coaches. “We deeply appreciate the dedication and impact that Eric Glenn and Jeri Owsley have had on our student-athletes and basketball programs,” said David Crum, Director of Athletics at South Dakota Mines. “Both
Daily Dirt – 3/3/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Things are starting to pick up as we enter the first week of March. Here are some things that I’ve heard… Houston associate head coach Quannas White is the hot name right now at Louisiana-Lafayette. The Louisiana native has been on Kelvin Sampson’s staff since 2017 (played for Sampson at Oklahoma).
NAIA NEWS: Blackburn named Head Basketball Coach at Florida College
Florida College proudly welcomes Brian Blackburn, M.Ed., as the new head coach for the men’s basketball program. Blackburn brings an impressive track record of success and a strong commitment to faith-based leadership. Blackburn joins Florida College following a remarkable season at Aledo High School, where he led the team to its first district championship in
NAIA DIRT: Morgan resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Bluefield University
Richard Morgan has announced his departure after 16 seasons as the head men’s basketball Coach at NAIA Bluefield University (VA). The veteran coach posted the following on Facebook: After 16 seasons with the Rams, it’s time for a new chapter. This decision wasn’t easy, but I’m forever grateful to Bluefield University for welcoming me into
NAIA NEWS: Monson relived of duties as Men’s Basketball Coach at Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan University announced Friday morning that men’s basketball coach Anthony Monson has been relieved of his duties. “I want to thank Coach Monson for his contributions to the men’s basketball program and the university,” said Miguel Paredes, Kansas Wesleyan Athletic Director. “We believe that, for our program to reach the next level, a change
JUCO DIRT: Seward County to open at conclusion of season
I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Seward County CC (KS) head men’s basketball coach Rylee Hernandez intends step away at the end of the season and will pursue other opportunities. Hernandez has been Saints head coach for the past four seasons, and was the head coach at Williston State College before that. His squad currently
D3 DIRT: Southwestern University (TX) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Connor Kuykendall is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Southwestern University (TX). Kuykendall had been the Pirates head coach since 2019, and went 39-100 (.281) during his tenure. He also spent five seasons as the head coach at Schreiner University (2014-19) before taking over at Southwestern.
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University of New Orleans names entertainer and music mogul Percy “Master P” Miller President of Men’s Basketball Operations.
The New Orleans men’s basketball team announced today that it has named legendary New Orleans entertainer and music mogul Percy “Master P” Miller President of Basketball Operations. “This is a tremendously exciting day for the future of New Orleans Privateers basketball,” said head men’s basketball coach Stacy Hollowell. “I am thrilled to add coach Percy Miller