I’ve been talking about this one over the past few days (D2 DIRT + DAILY DIRT) – it’s now official. Mike Ruane has resigned as the head basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce (he’s taking a HS jon in Florida), and will be replaced by Art Luptowski. Here’s the official release from FPU announcing the
DAILY DIRT – 7/17/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Earlier this week (D2 DIRT), I mentioned that Mike Ruane has departed D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH) and will take a HS job in Florida. I have now heard from two great sources that current assistant Art Luptowski is expected to be named as the interim head coach for the 2026-27
D2 DIRT: Franklin Pierce set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Mike Ruane will depart as the head basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH). It sounds like he will become a high school coach / administrator in Florida. Ruane has been a collegiate head coach since 2000. He spent 22 seasons at D2
Chadwick named Assistant Basketball Coach at Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Boschee announced that Blake Chadwick has been hired as an assistant coach on the Gorillas’ staff. “I’m excited to add Blake to our coaching staff,” Boschee said. “He comes in high regards from coaches he played and worked for in the past. He brings a ton of energy and
Miszkiewicz named Assistant Basketball Coach at Keiser
Keiser men’s basketball head coach Marcus “Chief” Bryant announced the hiring of Vincent Miszkiewicz as assistant coach. “Throughout Vincent’s collegiate career, he embodied everything you hope for in a student-athlete. He was an outstanding scholar in the classroom, an All-American on the court, and, most importantly, a tremendous representative of our program,” Bryant said. “When Vincent shared with me
Reese named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Fresno Pacific
Fresno Pacific Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Akil Reese as associate head men’s basketball coach. Reese becomes head coach Daniel Dyck‘s first hiring to his inaugural staff ahead of the 2026/27 season. He began his duties on July 1. “We are incredibly blessed to be adding Akil to the Fresno Pacific community,” Dyck said at the time
Cal Poly Pomona adds Holle as Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Story Courtesy: Alex Kline, Cal Poly Pomona Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Cal Poly Pomona head men’s basketball coach Greg Kamansky has announced the addition of Mason Holle as an assistant coach for the Broncos’ men’s basketball program. Holle arrives at CPP after spending the past 10 seasons as an assistant coach at CCAA-rival Cal State LA,
Johnson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Clayton State
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Carl Little announced the appointment of Assistant Coach Ray Johnson. Coach Johnson will be a tremendous addition to the Clayton State University men’s basketball program and brings a wealth of collegiate and professional experience. COACH LITTLE ON COACH JOHNSON“I’m excited to welcome Ray Johnson to Clayton State as our assistant men’s basketball coach,” said Little. “Ray is
D2 NEWS: Ruebesam signs 5-yr contract extension at Colorado State Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo has signed head men’s basketball coach Zach Ruebesam to a five-year contract extension that will keep him leading the ThunderWolves through the 2030-31 season., Vice President for Athletics and Strategic Partnerships Dr. Paul Plinske announced Wednesday. “I am incredibly grateful to President Dr. (Rhonda) Epper, Dr. (Paul) Plinske, and the entire University leadership team for
Northwest Nazarene adds Quentin Williams as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Josh Tatton, NNU Sports Information Director Northwest Nazarene Men’s Basketball Coach Jon Hawkins and Director of Athletics Paul Rush has announced that Quentin Williams will join the NNU staff as an assistant coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Quentin and his family to Nighthawks Basketball. Through the interview process, what continually stood out was his heart for developing young
Flener promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Michigan Tech
After serving as the Michigan Tech assistant men’s basketball coach the previous four seasons, Zach Flener has been promoted to Associate Head Coach, Head Coach Josh Buettner announced. During his time as an assistant coach, the Huskies have compiled a 74-52 overall record including back-to-back GLIAC regular season titles in 2024-25 and 2025-26 for the first time in over
D2 NEWS: Kaufman resigns at Ohio Dominican; Leone named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Tyler Stotsky – Director of Athletic Communications, Ohio Dominican The Ohio Dominican University athletic department announced the change in leadership for the men’s basketball program. Reese Leone has been appointed interim head coach, following the resignation of Casey Kaufman as head coach after three seasons in Columbus to pursue other professional opportunities. “I am pleased to