Following up on something that I teased on X a a little while ago… Lincoln Memorial has not renewed the contract of head basketball coach Jeremiah Samarrippas. Over the last four seasons, Samarrippas went 105-25, including 25-6 (21-3 SAC) this season. This season, they lost in the SAC Championship game in OT, then lost in
D2 DIRT: Reynolds out as Head Basketball Coach at Point Park U
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kevin Reynolds is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Point Park University. Reynolds had spent the past three seasons as the Pioneers head coach, overseeing their transition from NAIA to D2. In his first two seasons, Reynolds went 23-7 then 30-3 while they were
D2 DIRT: Maddox no longer the Head Basketball Coach at Benedict College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Artis Maddox is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Benedict College. He has been removed from the staff directory, and 404’d if you Google him. Maddox had spent the past seven seasons at Benedict, where he went 100-88 (.532). Prior to a 6 win campaign this season, Maddox
D2 DIRT: Haigh out as Head Basketball Coach at Holy Family
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Ryan Haigh is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Holy Family University. No official announcement yet by the school, but he has been 404’d on the website. Haigh, a 2006 Holy Family grad, took over the program back in 2019 after spending eight years as an assistant for
Mims steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Florida Tech
After 20 seasons with the Panthers, Billy Mims has announced he is stepping down as the head coach of the Florida Tech men’s basketball program. The 11th coach in program history, Mims leaves the program with a 273-279 (.495) overall record. “Today marks the end of an era as we bid farewell to Coach Billy Mims, who has been a cornerstone
Martin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri Western
Missouri Western State University will conduct a national search for its nexthead men’s basketball coach after Will Martin submitted his resignation Wednesday, athleticdirector Andy Carter announced. “Will is a class-act who has led our program with love, passion and integrity,” Carter said.“I appreciate his dedication to our student-athletes and our university. We thank him for hisefforts of elevating our
Rooney resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Menlo
Menlo College Athletics has announced the resignation of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brendan Rooney. Over the course of five seasons, Rooney established a lasting legacy of leadership, player development, and program growth that positions Menlo as a rising force in collegiate basketball. During his tenure as Head Coach, Menlo achieved a 63-47 record, with multiple players
Motley named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Lees-McRae
Lees-McRae College President Lee King and Director of Athletics Marty Favret have named Desean Motley the new men’s basketball head coach for the Bobcat program. Motley is in his ninth season on staff and was promoted to associate head coach in the summer of 2022. “I am thrilled that Desean will be our next men’s basketball coach,” said King. “As
D2 Simon Fraser opens
Simon Fraser University has decided on a change in the direction of the men’s basketball program and has parted ways with head coach Steve Hanson. “SFU has great aspirations for our men’s basketball program as part of the NCAA Div II,” says Luc Simard, executive director of SFU Athletics and Recreation. “We expect to compete regularly in
Bolden resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Mississippi College
Randy Bolden has resigned from his position as the Mississippi College men’s head basketball coach and will pursue other opportunities, MC Athletics Director Kenny Bizot announced. Bolden departs the Choctaw men’s basketball program after four seasons, where he put together a 43-70 (.381) record. A search for the next MC men’s head basketball coach begins immediately. https://www.gochoctaws.com/news/2025/3/6/head-mens-basketball-coach-bolden-steps-down.aspx
Coombs resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University Director of Athletics Mike Leeder announced today that head men’s basketball coach Aaron Coombs has resigned, effective April 4, 2025. “I want to thank Aaron for all of his hard work during the last six seasons in guiding our men’s basketball program,” Leeder said. Coombs joined GSW in June of 2019
Roberts out as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Purdue Northwest
Purdue University Northwest Director of Athletics, Rick Costello, has announced a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program. “I want to thank Boomer Roberts for his leadership, dedication and service throughout his time at Purdue Northwest coaching the men’s basketball program,” said Costello. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.” Roberts served as the Purdue