Southern Arkansas University’s Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Logan Quinn has been named the next Mulerider Men’s Head Basketball Coach. “Coach Quinn has already made a tremendous impact on our men’s basketball program and the culture of Mulerider Athletics,” said Steve Browning. “From the moment he arrived on campus the first time, it was evident that
OFFICIAL: Johnson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Tiffin
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on Monday. It’s now official…Sterling Johnson has been named as the head basketball coach at Tiffin University. Here’s the release from the school: Sterling Johnson has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Tiffin University. Prior to coming to Tiffin, Johnson coached for two seasons at
D2 NEWS: Dorian Hobbs, Jr. and Avery Taggart added to Maryville Basketball Staff
Maryville University head men’s basketball coach Kramer Soderberg has announced the addition of two members to his coaching staff. Dorian Hobbs, Jr., joins the Saints as Associate Head Coach, while Avery Taggart has been hired as an assistant coach. Hobbs, Jr. comes to Maryville after serving as head coach at Culver-Stockton College, while Taggert arrives in St.
D2 NEWS: Concord adds Drake as new Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Wes McKinney, CU Sports Information Director Concord University head men’s basketball coach Jayson Gee has announced the hiring of Jared Drake to the position of associate head coach. Drake arrives at Concord after serving as the head coach at the College of St. Scholastica, a Division III school in Duluth, Minnesota, during the 2025-26 season. Prior to
D2/D3 St. Anselm names King Assistant Basketball Coach
Saint Anselm College men’s basketball head coach Trey Witter has announced the hiring of Chris King as an assistant coach for the program. “Chris is an extremely hard worker, excellent recruiter and thoughtful teacher, he will make our program better every day,” said Coach Witter. “I met Chris on a basketball court at Springfield College, and he has become one
D2 NEWS: Lawson announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Bentley
Jay Lawson, the longest tenured and winningest men’s basketball coach in Bentley University history, announced his retirement Monday. Lawson’s career at Bentley spanned 41 years, including the last 35 as head coach. During that time, he maintained one of the most respected and consistently successful programs in NCAA Division II. “Few people in the world get to
OFFICIAL: Thompson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Anderson (SC)
Following up on something that I first mentioned yesterday (D2 DIRT)…Ben Thompson has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Anderson University (SC). Still no release on AU’s site, but they posted the following on social media earlier today: Thompson served as the head coach at Emory and Henry from 2019-24,
D2 DIRT: Anderson (SC) expected to hire Thompson as next Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Ben Thompson is expected to be hired as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Anderson University (SC). Thompson served as the head coach at Emory and Henry from 2019-24, overseeing their transition from NCAA D3 to NCAA D2. Prior to his time with
Mondragon named Head Basketball Coach at Fairmont State
The Fairmont State University Athletic Department and Director of Athletics, Greg Bamberger has named Dan Mondragon as the 15th head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Mondragon as the new leader of Fairmont State men’s basketball,” said Bamberger. “He comes from a strong basketball background with a proven record of success and leadership. I know he will bring tremendous
D2 DIRT: Clayton State set to hire Little as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Clayton State will hire Carl Little as their new head men’s basketball coach. Little spent last season as an assistant at D2 Columbus State after previous stops as an assistant coach and Director of Basketball Operations at Austin Peay from 2021-23. He also served an earlier
LaPhonso Ellis, Jr., Trey Totheroh added to Henderson State Basketball Staff
Henderson State men’s basketball coach Jimmy Elgas announced the additions of LaPhonso Ellis, Jr. and Trey Totheroh as assistant coaches Monday. Both coaches look to continue the excellence and tradition of development of Reddie players under Elgas, including assistant coaches at programs like Tennessee, Memphis, and Evansville, and head coaches at high schools throughout the United States. Ellis is in his
DAILY DIRT – 5/11/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Mercyhurst assistant Derek Spanellis is on the move and will become the head coach at St. Albans School in DC. Spanellis joined the Mercyhurst staff last spring following a stint as an assistant at his alma mater Dickinson. He has also