Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Mars Hill is looking for a new head men’s basketball coach. A bit of a unique situation at Mars Hill this season. Head Coach Vic Finora coached the team through mid-December, and then was replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Alex Biggerstaff. Now that
D2 Saint Augustine’s University parts ways with Head Basketball Coach MarQus Johnson
The Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) Department of Athletics has announced that MarQus Johnson will depart as the head men’s basketball coach, effective Thursday, March 3rd, 2022. Assistant Coach Robert Spence will serve as interim head coach. Johnson posted an 80-119 overall record, including a 43-72 CIAA mark. “We thank Coach Johnson for his service to
Smothers named new Head Basketball Coach at Wayne State University
Wayne State University Director of Athletics Rob Fournier has announced WSU Hall of Fame player Bryan Smothers as the next men’s basketball head coach for the Warriors. He will become the 10th head coach in program history which enters its 106th season this fall. “Bryan has everything I was looking for in our next head coach,” stated Fournier. “He
Daily Dirt – 3/2/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It’s definitely starting to get busy out there – especially at the small college level. Here are few things that are going on… It sounds like Illinois State has already begun first round interviews in their quest to replace Dan Muller, who they parted ways with in mid-February. Some of the
Pittburg State Head Coach Kim Anderson retires
Pittsburg State University men’s basketball head coach Kim Anderson announced today (Mar. 1) that he will retire from his coaching position. Anderson has led the Gorillas the past five seasons (2018-2022). He finished his decorated 20-year head coaching career with a 365-238 overall record. “After 20 years as a head coach and 40 years total
Newberry’s Taylor inks contract extension through 2024-25 season
After leading the Newberry College men’s basketball to a winning record in each of last two seasons at the helm of the program, head coach Jason Taylor has signed a contract extension to continue leading the program for the next three seasons, through the 2024-2025 season. “I first want to thank Dr. Scherrens, Coach Ralph Patterson and the entire
Hellenthal relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Quincy University
Quincy University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Josh Rabe has announced that Ryan Hellenthal, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, has been relieved of his coaching duties. With four contests remaining, the men’s basketball team has a record of 12-14, including a 5-11 mark in the GLVC. This season, QU men’s basketball is tied for thirteenth in the 15-team GLVC. Hellenthal concludes his five-year
D2 DIRT: Cameron U (OK) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Andrew Brown is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Cameron University (OK). Current CU women’s assistant Jeff Mahoney has taken over as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. Brown had been the Aggies head coach since 2016, putting together
D2 DIRT: Former D1 Head Coach set to take over at Fort Valley State
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Fort Valley State (GA) will name Montez Robinson as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Robinson will replace Mark Sherrill, the former coach who the school parted ways with back in mid-December, after 3+ seasons on the job. Robinson spent last season as the interim head
Miles MBB head coach Watson promoted to Interim AD
Miles College has promoted head men’s basketball coach Fred Watson to the role of Interim Director of Athletics. He takes over for Reginald Ruffin, who departed for Tuskegee where he will become the AD/head football coach. Watson will still coach while assuming the AD role “Coach Watson has led the Miles college basketball team through
HPU MBB coach set to pull double duty; Named interim WBB coach
Hawaii Pacific head men’s basketball coach Darren Vorderbruegge will pull double duty and coach two teams, as he has been named as the interim head coach of the women’s basketball. This move was made necessary after HPU women’s basketball coach Reid Takatsuka was placed on leave. The university released the following statement: Vorderbruegge is in
OFFICIAL: FVSU parts ways with Sherrill
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on the D2 DIRT that I published earlier today. D2 Fort Valley State University has now issued an official statement regarding their men’s basketball coaching change: Fort Valley State University has decided to part ways with basketball head coach Mark Sherrill. Athletic director Dr. Anthony Holloman says it was time