Following five seasons at the helm, Chad Warner has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at Flagler College to pursue other interests, Director of Athletics Jud Damon announced today. “Chad did an incredible job as our head coach here the past five years,” said Damon. “Words cannot adequately express what a difference he has made and the
OFFICIAL: Ficke named Head Basketball Coach at MSU Denver
Following-up on my report from earlier today (D2 DIRT)…Belmont Abbey head coach Dan Ficke has officially taken over at MSU Denver. Here’s the release from the school: MSU Denver Director of Athletics Todd Thurman announced Thursday the hiring of Dan Ficke as the Roadrunners’ next head coach for men’s basketball. A Denver native, Ficke has spent the
Hines named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Mount Olive
Dory Hines has been named the new Head Coach of the University of Mount Olive Men’s Basketball team, it was announced by Director of Athletics Joey Higginbotham. “I am incredibly excited to welcome Dory Hines back home to UMO. Dory is a winner and also an incredible educator of young men. I know he will work tirelessly
D2 DIRT: Metro State Denver to hire current D2 head coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one a bit on Twitter last night. It’s now done. Metro State will hire Belmont Abbey’s Dan Ficke as their new head men’s basketball coach, with the official announcement coming this afternoon. Ficke is no stranger to the Denver area, having served as an assistant at the University
D2 DIRT: Converse College to open; Saunders set to become D1 assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Converse College head coach Ryan Saunders has resigned, and will become an assistant at D1 Elon College. Saunders was hired back in 2020 as the first-ever head coach in Converse men’s basketball history. He spent his first year recruiting, and the team played for
OFFICIAL: Furman’s Williams named Head Coach at D2 Anderson
Following-up on something that I mentioned in the DAILY DIRT on Monday. Furman assistant coach Jimmie Williams has been named as the new head coach at D2 Anderson University (SC). Here is the official release from AU: Anderson University Vice President for Athletics, Dr. Bert Epting, Jr., has named former Furman University Assistant Coach Jimmie
OFFICIAL: Wheeler named Head Basketball Coach at D2 East Central
Following up on something that I mentioned in today’s Daily Dirt… The hiring of Daniel Wheeler as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 East Central University (OK) is now official. Here is the press release from the school: The East Central University athletic department has announced the hiring of Daniel Wheeler as the 13th
Army assistant Wilkins named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Seton Hill
Seton Hill University President Mary C. Finger has announced the hiring of Ben Wilkins as the university’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am pleased to welcome Ben Wilkins to the Seton Hill community as the new head coach of the Griffins mens’ basketball program,” said Seton Hill University President Mary C. Finger. “Ben brings a wealth of
OFFICIAL: Young resigns at D2 Montevallo
Following-up from my report over the weekend. The resignation of Danny Young at D2 Montevallo is now official. Here’s the press release: Montevallo head men’s basketball coach Danny Young has stepped down after 19 seasons at the helm. Young leaves the program as the most decorated head coach in Montevallo men’s basketball history. Under his guidance, the
Ruane departs D2 Bridgeport; Takes over at Palm Beach State
Palm Beach State College Athletics has selected Michael Ruane to serve as its new head men’s basketball coach. He officially begins May 2. He was selected for the role from a national pool of more than 200 candidates. Ruane has been the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Conn. for
D2 DIRT: University of Montevallo set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on something that I TWEETED last night… I can now confirm that Danny Young has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 University of Montevallo (AL). Young will depart as the winningest head coach in Montevallo men’s basketball history. During his 19-seasons at the helm, he put together
West named Assistant Basketball Coach at UDC
The University of the District of Columbia’s men’s head basketball coach Mike Riley has announced the hiring of William West as the new assistant coach. West comes to UDC with six years of coaching experience at the collegiate level. He first served as an assistant coach at Prince Georges Community College from 2016-18, before being