University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Director of Athletics Curtis Janz announced that Zane Gibson will be returning to Fort Smith as the university’s men’s basketball head coach. Gibson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., returns to UAFS after five seasons at fellow Lone Star Conference institutions UT Permian Basin and Western New Mexico, including the
D2 Jessup University hires D1 Assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
After an extensive national search, Jessup University is pleased to announce Mark Darnall has been selected as the next head coach of Jessup Men’s Basketball. “We had tremendous interest in this position, and Mark rose to the top of that field of candidates because of the quality of his character and his ability as a basketball
Fennelly promoted to Head Coach at D2 Montana State Billings
The Montana State University Billings Athletic Department announced the appointment of Luke Fennelly as interim head coach for the MSUB men’s basketball program. “Luke has been instrumental in the success of our program and has earned the opportunity to lead our men’s basketball program,” said MSUB athletic director Michael Bazemore. “He has a depth of experience as an
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at D2 Erskine College
Erskine College announced that former long-time basketball coach Mark Peeler will return to the bench in 2023-24 as the Fleet’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Peeler previously coached Erskine from 1999-2018 before transitioning into the role of Vice-President for Athletics. Peeler will step down from the position of VP for Athletics in June but will remain
D2 Glenville State opens as Caldwell joins Marshall staff as an Assistant Coach
Glenville State’s Justin Caldwell has stepped down as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program, accepting the Assistant Coach position with Coach Dan D’Antoni’s Marshall University program. Caldwell served five years at the helm of the Pioneers. He was 17-13 in his final season at GSU. He will now be joining D’Antoni, a fellow Mullens, West Virginia
D2 NEWS: Hawaii Pacific opens
I teased this one on TWITTER earlier today. It’s now official – D2 Hawaii Pacific has opened as Darren Vorderbruegge has announced his resignation. Here’s the official release from the university: After 17 years at Hawaii Pacific University and 15 seasons at the helm of the men’s basketball program Head Coach Darren Vorderbruegge has decided to step away
HoopDirt.com 2022-23 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 31, 2023 Nova Southeastern University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Crutchfield has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2022-23 college basketball season. Crutchfield qualified for this award by earning the HoopDirt.com / Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week 15 of the season. A
OFFICIAL: Carroll named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Trevecca Nazarene
Following up on a report that HoopDirt had first last night. Lipscomb assistant Kevin Carroll has now officially been named as the new head coach at D2 Trevecca Nazarene. Here’s the release from TNU: Trevecca Nazarene University Director of Athletics, Mark Elliott, announced today the appointment of Kevin Carroll as the tenth head coach in Trojans
D2 DIRT: D1 Assistant set to be named Head Basketball Coach at Trevecca Nazarene
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Lipscomb assistant Kevin Carroll will be named as the new head basketball coach at D2 Trevecca Nazarene University. Carroll has been on the staff at Lipscomb for the past four seasons, and was an assistant at VMI before that. He has previously served as a head coach
Mick Durham retires as Head Basketball Coach at Montana State University Billings
Montana State University Billings men’s basketball head coach Mick Durham announced Wednesday his retirement after more than 40 years of coaching. “I’d like to thank former AD Krista Montague for the opportunity she gave me here at MSUB five years ago, and also current AD Mike Bazemore and administrative staff for all their support and help,” said Durham. “It’s
Cleary will not return at Head Basketball Coach at D2 Edinboro
PennWest Edinboro director of athletics Katherine Robbins announced on Friday that Pat Cleary will not be returning as the head men’s basketball coach. “I want to thank Pat for his service to the Edinboro men’s basketball program and the manner in which he has represented our campus,” Robbins said. “We feel the time is right to make a
Kelvin Jefferson out as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Gannon
Gannon University Athletics has announced a change in leadership for the University’s men’s basketball team. Head coach Kelvin Jefferson will not return to the Golden Knights basketball team next season. “We are grateful for the service Coach Jefferson has given to our men’s basketball program, University, and community. We wish him the best in his future endeavors,”