Zach Ruebesam, an assistant coach at the University of Colorado, has been named the new head coach of the Colorado State Pueblo University men’s basketball program, as announced Monday morning by CSU Pueblo Vice President of Athletics and Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Paul Plinske. Ruebesam begins his duties at CSU Pueblo on April 14. “On behalf of CSU
D2 DIRT: Mercy University (NY) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Chris Watts is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 Mercy University (NY). Watts had been the head coach at Mercy for the past three seasons, and served as an assistant at D2 Bridgeport before that. During his tenure with the Mavericks, Watts went 15-62 including
Owen inks 3-yr extension at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne University has announced that Brent Owen has signed a new three-year contract extension to remain as head men’s basketball coach through April 2028. Owen, who just completed his first year as Lenoir-Rhyne’s head coach, led the team to a record-breaking season, finishing 29-6, winning the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Tournament Championship, the NCAA DII Southeast Regional Championship,
D2 DIRT: Holy Family set to hire D3 Veteran as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Holy Family University (PA) will hire John Baron as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Baron has spent the past 23 years as the head coach at nearby D3 Gwynedd Mercy University (PA). During his tenure at GMU, Baron has put together an impressive 409-198 (.674)
Hoehn named Head Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State
Fayetteville State University announced that Devin Hoehn has been named the 19th head men’s basketball coach. Hoehn, who previously served as the head coach at CIAA Runner-up Bluefield State University, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Broncos. “We are thrilled to welcome Devin Hoehn to FSU,” adds
D2 Western Oregon hires Orton as new Head Basketball Coach
Oregon native and Alaska Anchorage associate head coach Ryan Orton has been named the 17th head coach of the Western Oregon men’s basketball program WOU Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randi Lydum announced Thursday. Orton, from Creswell, Oregon, in 10 seasons with the Seawolves (2009-12 and 2017-2025) helped them reach the NCAA Tournament three times (2011, 2012,
Klusman announces retirement at Rollins, Hogan Elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Rollins College has announced the retirement of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Klusman after more than four decades on the job. During the 2024-25 season, Coach Klusman took a leave of absence, and interim head coach Kevin Hogan stepped up to lead the program. We are pleased to announce that Coach Hogan will now take over the program
D2 DIRT: Hoehn steps away as Head Basketball Coach at Bluefield State
Bluefield State head basketball coach Devin Hoehn has resigned according to a message that he posted on social media today. Hoehn led Bluefield State to a 19-12 record this past season, and an appearance in the NCAA D2 Tournament. In his four seasons at the school, he went 48-62 (.436). No word yet on his
OFFICIAL: Murphy named Head Basketball Coach at Florida Tech
I mentioned this move back on 4/7 (D2 DIRT). It’s now been made official – Wofford’s Will Murphy has been hired as the new head basketball coach at D2 Florida Tech. Here’s the official statement: Florida Tech Director of Athletics Jamie Joss announces announce the hiring of Will Murphy as the next head coach of the Panthers
D2 DIRT: Lincoln Memorial search update
In today’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that the job at D2 powerhouse Lincoln Memorial University (TN) had been offered to Lenoir-Rhyne University (NC) head coach Brent Owen. I have now heard from multiple sources that Owen, who led the Bears to a 29-6 record and an appearance in the NCAA D2 Elite Eight this past
D’Alessio, Fayetteville State mutually part ways
Luke D’Alessio successfully accomplished his objective of establishing the Fayetteville State men’s basketball program as a contender in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) when he assumed the role of the 18th head coach in 2019. After five seasons at the helm, Coach D’Alessio and Fayetteville State University have reached a mutual decision to part ways—closing
Nelson, Smith added to Northern State Basketball Staff
Northern State University head men’s basketball coach Matt Wilber announced his 2025-26 coaching staff today with the additions of Jack Nelson and Wes Smith. Nelson joins the Wolves after serving as the associate head coach at the University of Sioux Falls and head coach at the University of Mary, while Smith served as an assistant