Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things to kick off the week… Following up on my TWEET from Saturday…D2 Texas Permian Basin has found their new head coach. Multiple sources have told me that it is a current D2 head coach from a different conference. The new coach will replace Josh Newman who departed for
Wyllie promoted to Assistant Coach at West Florida
The University of West Florida men’s basketball program announced the promotion of Evan Wyllie to Assistant Coach. Wyllie enters his third season on the UWF men’s basketball coaching staff in 2021-22. Wyllie spent the previous two seasons as a Graduate Assistant Coach on UWF’s staff and was one of 22 individuals nationally who were named to the TopConnect
Cal State Dominguez Hills adds Anderson as Assistant Basketball Coach
The Cal State Dominguez Hills men’s basketball program has added Tim Anderson as an assistant coach. Anderson comes to Carson with a slew of experience. Recently, he spent the last two seasons as the lead assistant coach at MiraCosta College in Oceanside. Anderson helped the Spartans to a 16-12 overall record, a five-game improvement from the previous
McLeroy named Assistant Coach at Newman University
Newman Men’s Basketball announces the addition of Kyle McLeroy as Assistant Coach for the 2021-2022 campaign. McLeroy comes to the Jets from Dallas Baptist University where he served as Graduate Assistant for two seasons. The Patriots were 21-9 in year one and landed a berth in the NCAA tournament. In 2020-2021 Kyle helped DBU return
Swank named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at LeMoyne
Le Moyne College head men’s basketball coach Nate Champion ’14 announced on Tuesday morning the hiring of Ben Swank as an assistant coach. “I am extremely happy to be adding Ben to our staff,” said Champion, who is entering his third season leading his alma mater. “Ben brings a great background of experience from all
Baker added to Shaw U MBB staff
Shaw University head men’s basketball coach, Bobby Collins has added Jawann Baker to his staff as an assistant coach. “I am thrilled to be joining what is already an exceptional coaching staff under Coach Collins here at Shaw University,” added Baker. “I share coach’s vision for the program, and will work tirelessly to assist building a
D2 DIRT: Texas Permian Basin opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that D2 Texas Permian Basin head coach Josh Newman has resigned and will become a D1 assistant. Newman has spent the past three seasons at UTPB, where he went 38-43 (.469). Prior to that, he was the head coach at Arkansas Fort Smith for 12-seasons where he helped
Schilling named Assistant MBB Coach at Augustana U (SD)
A familiar, All-American, name is coming back to Augustana. Viking men’s basketball head coach Tom Billeter has announced the hiring of Cody Schilling as an assistant coach. “I am extremely excited to have Cody back on the Augustana campus,” Billeter said. “His growth as a teacher and coach since his graduation from here in 2012 has been
Argenal named Dominican men’s basketball head coach
Athletic director Amy Henkelman announced the hiring of Justin Argenal to lead Dominican men’s basketball heading into the 2021-22 season. “Justin has all the coaching qualities we are looking for and we can’t wait to get him on board,” Henkelman said. “As a player, Justin played at the NCAA Division II level and has been a
Roscoe named Assistant Basketball Coach at Clayton State
Clayton State men’s basketball head coach Vince Alexander has announced the hiring of Jason Roscoe as assistant coach for the men’s basketball program. This is the first hiring for Alexander who took over the program in March 2021. Roscoe joins the Lakers with over 15 years of coaching experience at the high school and junior college
Carter added to Lander U MBB staff
Lander University head men’s basketball coach Omar Wattad has announced the addition of Darrius Carter to the coaching staff for the 2021-22 season. “Adding DC to this staff is an absolute game-changer. His basketball acumen along with his relationship building and developing of players on the court will be major additions to this program,” said
Daily Dirt – 7/20/21
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick hitters… I have heard that Tra Arnold is no longer on the staff at Samford. Last year was his first there after spending two seasons at Iona. Arnold is also the former head coach at Odessa College (TX) where he went 159-32 in his six seasons. It also