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
OFFICIAL: Schunk announces retirement at D2 D’Youville
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com published earlier this week. Here’s the official statement from D’Youville on the departure of head men’s basketball coach Earl Schunk: Earl Schunk, head coach of the D’Youville men’s basketball program will retire on May 27, he announced Tuesday. His decision will leave the men’s basketball team with their first
D2 Mount Olive opens
University of Mount Olive head men’s basketball coach Joey Higginbotham has stepped away from his coaching duties and will become the Director of Athletics at the school. Mount Olive will begin an immediate search for a new men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official press release: University of Mount Olive President Dr. H. Edward Croom has
McMahon named Head Coach at Missouri Southern
Missouri Southern Director of Athletics Rob Mallory has announced that Sam McMahon will be the next head coach of the Missouri Southern Men’s Basketball Program. McMahon will have an introductory press conference on Wednesday, April 6 at 3 pm in the North Endzone Facility on campus at MSSU. “We set out in this search to find a high-character individual,
OFFICIAL: Davis named Head Basketball Coach at Mars Hill
Following up on something that I mentioned in today’s DAILY DIRT. Larry Davis has indeed been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Mars Hill College. Here’s the official release from the school: Mars Hill Athletics has announced Larry Davis as the new head men’s basketball coach. “I’m grateful to President Floyd, Rick Baker,
Cornell Mann named Head Basketball Coach at D2 GVSU
Grand Valley State Director of Athletics Keri Becker has named Cornell Mann as the school’s sixth men’s basketball head coach. “I want to thank Drew Turner and Jenna McLaughlin from Collegiate Sports Associates for their work during this search,” said Becker. “Through their national connections, thorough research, and smooth communications they helped pull in a pool from
Former NBA player Brown named Head Coach at D2 Saint Augustine’s
A former basketball standout well-known in the Triangle will be the next men’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University. The SAU Department of Athletics announced that Clarence “Chucky” Brown will lead the Falcons during a special press conference on Friday, April 1, 2022. Brown has over three decades of basketball experience as a coach, player,