Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On Friday in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned that John Redman had departed NJCAA D1 Northwest Mississippi CC as the head basketball coach. I can now confirm through multiple sources that Redman will take over at his alma mater, D2 Spring Hill College (AL). Last season was Redman’s first and only
Koenig resigns as Head Coach at D2 Fairmont State; will become Associate Head Coach at Coastal Carolina
Fairmont State University announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Koenig is stepping down as he will be named the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Coastal Carolina University. Koenig has led the program since 2019, establishing himself as one of the most successful coaches in program history. “Coach Koenig, or TK as fans fondly call
St. Thomas Aquinas College hires John Alesi as Head Basketball Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas College Director of Athletics Margaret Alaimo announced today (April 17) the appointment of John Alesi as the next head men’s basketball coach at the College. Alesi, who becomes the ninth head coach at STAC, and brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching experience to Sparkill, including head coaching stints at Baruch College and Hunter
Bunker receives contract extension at D2 Western New Mexico
Following a historic 2025–26 campaign that rewrote the record books, Mark Bunker will remain at the helm of the Western New Mexico University Athletics men’s basketball program, as the university announced a contract extension for its head coach. Bunker’s extension comes on the heels of the most successful season in program history, as the Mustangs reached new
Danielson named Head Basketball Coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Vice President of Athletics Brad Franz has announced the hiring of Ty Danielson as the next head basketball coach. “I am incredibly honored and excited to be the next head coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. I would like to thank President Dr. Bo Hannaford, Vice President for Athletics Brad Franz,
D2 NEWS: Stanley named Head Basketball Coach at Westminster University
Westminster University has named Casey Stanley as the head coach of the Griffins men’s basketball program, Shelley Jarrard announced today. Stanley brings 18 years of collegiate and national prep coaching experience to Westminster, including 15 years at the NCAA Division I level. Most recently, he served as Head Coach and National Prep Program Director at Layton Christian Academy, where
Lorenson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Rockhurst
Todd Lorensen, who helped lead Graceland University to an 89-35 record over the past four seasons, has been named as the new head coach for the Rockhurst University men’s basketball program. Graceland’s win totals improved in each of Lorensen’s four seasons in Lamoni, Iowa and directed the Yellow Jackets to back-to-back NAIA national tournament appearances
OFFICIAL: Evans named Head Basketball Coach at AIC
I mentioned this move back on 4/8 (DAILY DIRT) – it’s now official. Northern Kentucky assistant (and New England native) RJ Evans has been named as the new head basketball coach at D2 AIC (MA). Here’s the release from the school: American International College Director of Athletics Rob Kearney announced on Monday, April 13 that RJ Evans
DeWeese named Head Basketball Coach at Colorado Mesa
Colorado Mesa University Director of Athletics Rob Courtney announced the hiring of Ken DeWeese as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Thursday (Apr. 9) morning. “My family and I are extremely grateful and excited to be joining the Colorado Mesa Maverick family,” DeWeese said. “I want to thank athletic director Rob Courtney and President John Marshall for believing
Winston-Salem State hires Butler as Head Basketball Coach
Winston-Salem State University has named Lester “Jay” Butler head men’s basketball coach. Following a national coaching search, Butler was selected from a competitive pool of candidates to lead the Rams into their next era of excellence. Butler brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching experience, including 20 years as a head coach at the
Michael Cooper named Head Basketball Coach at Cal State LA
Cal State LA has named Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Lakers great Michael Cooper as its new men’s basketball coach, the University announced on Wednesday. Cooper was introduced as the 14th head coach in the program’s history at a press conference on Wednesday in Cal State LA’s University Gym. Cooper, a five-time National
San Miguel, Tenorio join UT Tyler Basketball Staff
New UT Tyler head basketball coach Doug Karleskint has added Cody San Miguel and Ezequeil Tenorio to his staff. Cody San Miguel A Texas native with operational and coaching experience in the Lone Star State, Cody San Miguel is in his first season as an associate head coach with UT Tyler. In his three years