Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Lackawanna College (PA) is headed from the NJCAA to NCAA D2 next season. They are also now on the hunt for a new men’s basketball coach, as I’ve heard that Kirk Fallon will not return. Fallon had been the Falcons head coach for the past three seasons. This past year, he
D2 NEWS: Jackson out as Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky State
Dr. Jamaal Jackson is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Kentucky State after ten seasons on the job. Jackson posted the following on X earlier this afternoon: Jackson wraps up his tenure at KSU with a 96-150 (.390) record, including a 6-22 (6-18 SIAC) mark this season. This is the second SIAC
D2 DIRT: Gayle out as Head Basketball Coach at Albany State
According to a report from Liv Antilla, Patrick Gayle is out as the head men’s basketball coach at as the head basketball coach at D2 Albany State (GA). Gayle spent the last eight seasons leading the Golden Rams (91-126 – .419), highlighted by a Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference East Division Championship and conference tournament runner-up
D2 NEWS: Rukavina announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Pitt Johnstown
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics Department announced today that men’s basketball head coach Bob Rukavina has retired after a 37-year tenure at UPJ and a remarkable 47-year coaching career. Known affectionately as “Coach Ruk” by players, colleagues, and fans alike, Rukavina leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond wins, losses, and championship banners —
D2 DIRT: Collier out as Head Basketball Coach at Queens (NY)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through a great source that Matt Collier is out as the head basketball coach at D2 Queens (NY). Collier, a Queens native, just wrapped up his his ninth season as the Knights head coach. Collier led the Knights to five ECC postseason appearances, highlighted by a 2024–25 run
D2 NEWS: Niven out as Head Basketball Coach at Southwest Baptist
Southwest Baptist University Athletics has announced that Aaron Niven, head coach for the men’s basketball program, will not return for the 2026-2027 season. His third season as head coach concluded on Saturday as the team ended shy of the GLVC tournament. Niven’s record while at the helm of the program was 27-55 overall and 14-46 in
OFFICIAL: Moser out as Head Basketball Coach at UT Tyler
Following-up on something that I first reported earlier today. Tim Moser is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 UT Tyler. Here’s the official release from the school: UT Tyler Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Moser has resigned from his role, concluding his three-season tenure leading the Patriots, the University announced on Monday. “I want to thank
Saia not returning as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Cal State Los Angeles
After a ten year run, Jim Saia will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Cal State Los Angeles. The school posted the following message on Instagram: Saia wraps up his career at Cal State LA with a 121-134 (.475) record, including a 9-19 (8-14 CCAA) record this season. The coaching veteran
D2 DIRT: Parrish no longer leading Westminster U Basketball program
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) After 11 seasons as the head coach at D2 Westminster University (UT), Norm Parrish appears to be finished with the program. He has been removed from the staff directory and the men’s basketball coaches page on Westminster’s athletics website. Parrish took over the Griffins in 2015 following a four-year stint on
REPORT: Bowie State’s Brooks set to retire
It appears that Bowie State head basketball coach Darrell Brooks is retiring. According to the post below from Steven Gaither, the long-time Bulldog head coach informed his team of his intentions following their season ending defeat in the CIAA Tournament last night: Brooks has been the head coach at his alma mater for the past
D2 NEWS: Osborne announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Alaska Anchorage
I teased this one on social media this weekend…here’s the official announcement on the retirement of head basketball coach Rusty Osborne. Bonus Dirt: it sounds like his successor has already been identified. Stay tuned for that one. After 22 years at the helm and more than 375 victories, Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball coach Rusty Osborne announced Monday
D2 DIRT: Thompson released as Head Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State; Jones named Interim Coach
Amid a nine-game losing streak, Winston-Salem State has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Corey Thompson and named assistant coach Tony Jones as interim head coach. While the university has not yet issued an official announcement, the move was mentioned on the Rams’ livestream just prior to tip-off today. Thompson, a WSSU alum, was