Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brett Rector is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Coker University. He was hired at CU this past April after leading Salem University to the 2022-23 USCAA Division I National Championship. There is no word yet on where he will wind up. I have
Nakanishi promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Hawai’i Pacific
Hawai’i Pacific University announced Wednesday morning that Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jesse Nakanishi has been promoted to Head Coach of the program. HPU conducted a nationwide search for a new head coach after longtime coach and former Athletic Director Darren Vorderbruegge announced his retirement back in March 2023. “I am thrilled to have Coach Nak continue
Argenal named Head Basketball Coach at D2 CSUSB
The CSUSB Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced Gus Argenal as its new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Argenal was most recently an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas, where he helped lead the Razorbacks to a Sweet Sixteen and an Elite Eight appearance over the past two seasons. “Gus embodies what I’m looking for to
Schuck named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Flagler
Brady Schuck has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at D2 Flagler College: Schuck spent the past two years as the head coach James Island HS, where he went 36-16, made the playoffs both seasons and won a region championship this past season.
OFFICIAL: Tripp named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Adams State
I mentioned this move earlier today in the DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Adams State has hired Kenny Tripp as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official announcement from the school: Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith has announced Kenny Tripp as the tenth head men’s basketball coach in program history.
Grady named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern New Mexico
Men’s basketball head coach Brent Owen is bringing Tyrone Grady to the Eastern New Mexico coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. “He (Tyrone) has a reputation as a great person who is a tireless worker and recruiter with an adept mind for the game,” said Owen on the newest Greyhound coach. “He has experience helping college programs
Peterson added to D2 Minnesota Duluth Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team has named Tyler Peterson its new assistant coach ahead of the 2023-24 season. “Tyler brings a winning pedigree and great experience to our program,” UMD head coach Justin Wieck said. “He has done a fantastic job in helping Jamestown to new heights, and we look forward to him doing
Liddell promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at D2 Davenport
Dylan Liddell has been promoted to Associate Head Coach for the men’s basketball program at Davenport University. Liddell has been with the program for the past seven seasons and is the longest tenured assistant in DU men’s basketball history. He has been on the bench for 112 wins over the course of his seven seasons in Grand
Thibodeau named Head Basketball Coach at Salem University
With the offseason preparations in full swing for Salem men’s basketball, there is some exciting news about the future of the reigning USCAA Division I National Champion Tigers’ program. Vincent Thibodeau has been named head coach of Salem men’s basketball team, and he will lead them as they enter into the 2023-2024 campaign. Thibodeau returns
Baxter-Bell joins Gannon Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Newly-appointed Gannon men’s basketball coach Jordan Fee has added a second assistant coach to his coaching staff. After recently adding Easton Bazzolli to his initial staff Fee has now announced Myo Baxter-Bell as a second assistant. Baxter-Bell joins the Golden Knight staff after serving as a graduate assistant coach at Liberty since June 2021. Prior
Winona State Basketball Staff Update
The Winona State men’s basketball program has added two assistant coaches to the Warrior staff, as announced by head coach Todd Eisner. Former Winona State standout Devin Whitelow and former Wisconsin Eau Claire All-WIAC performer Cole Rabedeaux have joined the WSU ranks. Whitelow, a NSIC Don Olson Award winner at Winona State. Rabedeaux owns the all-time Blugold record for
OFFICIAL: Darner named Head Basketball Coach at Tampa
Following up on something that I mentioned a few times last week (DAILY DIRT). Linc Darner has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Tampa. Here’s the release from the school: The University of Tampa has announced the hiring of Linc Darner as its head men’s basketball coach. Darner brings a resume that