Yesterday, I TWEETED that a good D2 was about to open. Here it is… East Central University (OK) head coach Chris Crutchfield will become the associate head coach at Oregon, replacing Tony Stubblefield who became the head coach at DePaul earlier this spring. This past season was Crutchfield’s only season at ECU – his team
HoopDirt.com 2020-21 NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate Release April 12, 2021 For the third time in just six years, Northwest Missouri State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ben McCollum has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA D2 Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions. McCollum qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of
Bolden named new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Mississippi College
Randy Bolden has been named the 13th head men’s basketball coach at Mississippi College, Athletic Director Mike Jones announced on Thursday, April 8. Bolden succeeds Jones, who announced his retirement as head men’s basketball coach on March 8. He will become the first Black head coach in MC Athletics history. “Coach Bolden is an outstanding
D2 UMary names new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Today, the University of Mary announced that Jack Nelson will lead a new era of Marauders Men’s Basketball as head coach. Nelson, long associated with successful programs throughout the region, joins the Marauders following three seasons as the associate head coach at nationally-ranked University of Sioux Falls. Nelson’s accomplishments include seven 20-win seasons, seven teams
D2 DIRT: Former D1 Head Coach set to take over at Allen U (SC)
I can confirm that former Coppin State and Southern University head coach Michael Grant will be named as the new head basketball coach at Allen University (SC). Allen, formerly an NAIA school, will be transitioning to the NCAA D2 level and competing in the SIAC. Grant has spent 18 years as a head coach at
Daily Dirt – 4/6/21
Catching up on a bunch of things after watching Baylor blow the doors off of Gonzaga last night… Search firm updates: UMBC is using TurnkeyZRG. Central Michigan has hired DHR International. Keep an eye on the Rodney Terry to Texas rumors. Chip Brown from Horns 247 is reporting that this is done, and the UTEP
Hoehn Named Bluefield State College Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Bluefield State Athletics Director Derrick Price today announced the appointment of Devin Hoehn as men’s head basketball coach. Hoehn comes to Bluefield State from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he was Director of Player Development. In making the appointment, Price said, “We are extremely fortunate to bring Devin to Bluefield State. He
Samarrippas tabbed as new Head Basketball Coach at D2 Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial University and the school’s Board of Trustees have selected Jeremiah Samarrippas as the men’s basketball program’s 18th head coach, announced the LMU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Monday afternoon. The longest tenured assistant on former head coach Josh Schertz’ staff, Samarrippas takes over the perennial power Railsplitters, who’s basketball rich tradition spans over 100
Komara elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Alabama Huntsville
The University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Athletics has announced that Anthony Komara has been promoted to the role of associate head coach of the UAH men’s basketball program. Komara has just completed his eighth season as an assistant for the Chargers, having come to UAH for the 2013-14 season. “I am so excited and honored
Palm Beach Atlantic Head Coach Balza steps away from coaching
Palm Beach Atlantic’s David Balza has announced his retirement from coaching at the conclusion of the 2020-21 academic year after spending the last eight seasons leading the Sailfish. Balza’s departure comes as a personal decision to relocate with his family, wife Karrie and children Faith and Jack, back to the Midwest and to transition into
Vince Alexander takes over at D2 Clayton State
Clayton State University Director of Athletics Ryan Erlacher has named former four-time Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year Vince Alexander as the seventh head coach of the men’s basketball program. Alexander joins the Laker family after a two-year stint as an assistant coach for NCAA Division I Rice University. “We’re excited to welcome coach
Suggs promoted to Head Basketball Coach at McKendree U.
McKendree Interim Athletics Director Anthony Francis announced that men’s basketball assistant coach George Suggs will be promoted to the program’s 26th head coach. Suggs takes over after Chris Foster left become the head coach at GLVC rival Drury University. Suggs joined the McKendree University men’s basketball staff in the summer of 2018. Since his arrival on campus