With Monday’s news of ten-year head coach Andy Sharpe stepping away from his post with Mulerider Men’s Basketball, Southern Arkansas University Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Associate Head Coach Logan Quinn will assume the role as head coach effective immediately. “I am completely excited to announce Logan Quinn as our next head basketball coach,” stated Browning. “Dr. Berry
Daily Dirt – 3/8/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A busy week, and getting busier. Here are a few things to kick off the day… Very, very early still at Omaha, but one name making the rounds is Creighton assistant Alan Huss. The Creighton alum has been on the Blue Jays staff since 2017, and was also an assistant at
Sharpe resigns at D2 Southern Arkansas
Mulerider Men’s Basketball Head Coach Andy Sharpe is stepping away. The ten-year leader of Southern Arkansas’ men’s hardwood program announced on Monday afternoon that he is leaving his post to pursue other opportunities both professionally and personally namely to spend more time with his family. “To wake up every day for the last 10 years as the head
Sanow out as Head Coach at D2 Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg University Director of Athletics Dr. Michael McFarland has announced that head men’s basketball coach John Sanow‘s contract will not be renewed for the 2022-23 season. “We appreciate and thank John for his dedication and years of service as head coach of our men’s basketball program and all that he did for our student-athletes, department, and university,” McFarland said.
Wesley steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Grand Valley State
Grand Valley State head men’s basketball coach Ric Wesley has announced that he is stepping down as head coach of the Lakers, effective immediately. Wesley has been the head coach at Grand Valley State the past 18 years. Assistant coach Taylor Johnson has been named interim head coach as a national search begins for the next leader of Grand
D2 DIRT: Mars Hill opens
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