Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Salem University (WVa) has opened as head coach Robert Ford has departed for a new position. Ford had been the Tigers head coach for the past past two seasons, going 18-8 in year one, and 6-6 this past year in the COVID shortened season. He also
Morehouse Head Coach Grady Brewer passes away
The Morehouse College community is mourning the loss of head basketball coach Grady Brewer ’80, who passed away on Saturday, May 29 following an illness at the age of 63. “The past several decades can only justly be described as the Grady Brewer era at Morehouse,” said David A. Thomas, Ph.D., Morehouse College president. “The
Daily Dirt – 5/27/21
Daily Dirt compiled by: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick hitters from the D1 level… I have heard that Boston University Director of Basketball Operations Al Paul will be hired as an assistant at Yale. Paul has been at BU for the past three seasons, where he began as the video coordinator before being elevated
Johnson promoted to Associate Head Coach at UAM
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Department of Athletics has announced a promotion for Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Kris Johnson to the position of Associate Head Coach. The promotions is a reflection of Johnson’s continued investment in his role and responsibilities in his position as he continues to bolster the student-athlete experience on and off the
Rodgers named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Newberry
Newberry head basketball coach Jason Taylor announced the hiring of South Carolina native Stephen Rodgers as an assistant basketball coach. “Stephen is going to do a great job for our program and Newberry College,” Taylor said. “His familiarity with the state growing up nearby and having played for one of the best coaches at any
Perry Stevenson joins MWSU MBB staff
Missouri Western men’s basketball head coach Will Martin has completed his coaching staff for the 2021-22 season. Ty Danielson is back on the bench for the second straight season as an assistant coach; Jon Hood was hired as an assistant coach earlier this month and now Perry Stevenson will be assisting Martin during the upcoming
Forrest joins MSU Denver Basketball Staff
MSU Denver men’s basketball coach Michael Bahl has announced that PJ Forrest has joined the program as an assistant coach. “We are excited to have someone with PJ’s talent and experience joining us,” Bahl said. “PJ has been a part of the RMAC both as a player and as a coach. He’s always been a part
Lincoln Memorial names Kelly as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Recently named Lincoln Memorial University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeremiah Samarrippas has tabbed Tyler Kelly as the program’s newest assistant coach, the athletic department announced Monday evening. A NCAA Division II national champion as a player, Kelly brings six years of collegiate coaching experience to Harrogate, including spending three seasons at the Division I level. “I’m
Palm Beach Atlantic tabs Rose as new Head Basketball Coach
Palm Beach Atlantic has named Cole Rose as the next head men’s basketball coach. Rose joins the Sailfish after spending the last seven years in an assistant capacity at Lee University in Tennessee, including this past season where he served as the associate coach. “I’m excited to announce Cole Rose as our next head men’s
Daily Dirt – 5/10/21
Some quick hitters to kick off the week… I have heard that Sam Houston State assistant Phil Forte will join the staff at UTRGV. Forte had been an assistant at SHSU for the past two seasons, and was a grad assistant at St. Louis before that. *UPDATE*: This is now official – UTRGV released the
Jon Hood named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at MWSU
Missouri Western State University men’s basketball head coach Will Martin announced Wednesday the hiring of Jon Hood as an assistant coach. Hood comes to MWSU after one year as an assistant coach at Kentucky Wesleyan and he was also a player at the University of Kentucky. “Jon has a wealth of knowledge and experience in our game
Bland named Assistant MBB Coach at University of Sioux Falls
Spenser Bland, who has invaluable coaching experience in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and at the prep level, has been named assistant coach by University of Sioux Falls Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Johnson. “We are extremely excited to add a great young coach and person in Spenser Bland,” said Johnson, a 13-year head coach