The University of Alaska Fairbanks has named Frank Ostanik head coach of the Alaska Nanooks men’s basketball program. Ostanik becomes the 13th head coach in program history, succeeding former head coach Greg Sparling, who led the ‘Nooks for the past six seasons. “Frank brings a wealth of knowledge on and off the court to our men’s
Lenhard added to West Florida Basketball Staff
UWF Head Men’s Basketball Coach Justin Mann has announced the addition of Nick Lenhard to his coaching staff ahead of the 2024-25 season. Lenhard will serve as the assistant coach for the Argonauts. “I am excited about Coach Lenhard joining the Argo Basketball family”, Mann stated. “He will be a vital part of the men’s basketball program
OFFICIAL: Kirkland named Head Basketball Coach at Newberry
Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on 5/25 (D2 DIRT)…Marcus Kirkland has officially been hired as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Newberry College (SC). Here’s the statement on the hiring from the school: The Newberry College Athletics Department announced that Marcus Kirkland is its new men’s basketball coach.Kirkland joins the Newberry
OFFICIAL: Henke named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Saint Leo
Following-up on my D2 DIRT from earlier today…Spencer Henke has officially been named as the Interim Head Basketball Coach at St. Leo University. Here’s the announcement from the school: Saint Leo University Director of Athletics and Wellness and Recreation, Marcal Lazenby has announced the promotion of Spencer Henke as the interim head men’s basketball coach for the
D2 DIRT: St. Leo to name new Head Basketball Coach this week
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that D2 St. Leo intends to promote Spencer Henke to interim head men’s basketball coach for the 2024-25 season. The official announcement is expected sometime in the next few days. Henke has been at St. Leo for the past four seasons, serving first as the
Fort Lewis College names Jansen Associate Head Basketball Coach
The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball program has added associate head coach James Jansen to its staff ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, head coach Jordan Mast announced afternoon. “My family and I couldn’t be more excited about coming to Fort Lewis,” Jansen shared. “Jordan and I have coached against each other many times over the years
James promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Florida Tech
Florida Tech men’s basketball head coach Billy Mims has announced the promotion of Joey James to the position of Associate Head Coach. “I am very excited to be able to reward Joey for his outstanding commitment to the success of our program by promoting him to the role of Associate Head Coach,” stated Mims. “Joey is one of the
D2 DIRT: Newberry set to name D2 assistant as new head coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Newberry College will name Wingate associate head coach Marcus Kirkland as their new head coach. He will replace Jason Taylor, who is headed to Morehead State as an assistant. Kirkland has been on the staff at South Atlantic Conference foe Wingate for the past 13-seasons, serving his
Minnesota Duluth adds Riewer to Men’s Basketball Staff
The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball coaching staff has added Jordan Riewer to its bench ahead of the 2024-25 season. Riewer comes to the Bulldogs with a wealth of basketball experience, both from the sideline and on the court. A coach of the AAU program MN Comets since 2019, Riewer played basketball professionally most
D2 DIRT: Central State (OH) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Antonio O. Davis is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NCAA D2 Central State University (OH). Davis had been the Marauders head coach since 2020 – the team didn’t play during his first season due to Covid. In his three full seasons at the helm, Davis went 14-68 (.171),
DAILY DIRT- 5/22/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick search updates (and some other random stuff)… The search at UMES is starting to move quickly. Names that I have heard include, former NC A&T, Tennessee State, and South Carolina State head coach Cy Alexander, former Hampton head coach Edward Joyner, Jr., UMass Director Of Player Development Anthony
Upper Iowa adds Hanson to Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Joel Hanson joins Upper Iowa University as the new Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach; it was announced on Monday. He aided the UIU men’s basketball program as the graduate assistant during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, and is now prepared to return to the Peacock sidelines for the 2024-25 season, joining Head Coach Brooks McKowen and Graduate Assistant Danny Tabaska “I