Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through a great source that Matt Collier is out as the head basketball coach at D2 Queens (NY). Collier, a Queens native, just wrapped up his his ninth season as the Knights head coach. Collier led the Knights to five ECC postseason appearances, highlighted by a 2024–25 run
D2 NEWS: Niven out as Head Basketball Coach at Southwest Baptist
Southwest Baptist University Athletics has announced that Aaron Niven, head coach for the men’s basketball program, will not return for the 2026-2027 season. His third season as head coach concluded on Saturday as the team ended shy of the GLVC tournament. Niven’s record while at the helm of the program was 27-55 overall and 14-46 in
OFFICIAL: Moser out as Head Basketball Coach at UT Tyler
Following-up on something that I first reported earlier today. Tim Moser is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 UT Tyler. Here’s the official release from the school: UT Tyler Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Moser has resigned from his role, concluding his three-season tenure leading the Patriots, the University announced on Monday. “I want to thank
Saia not returning as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Cal State Los Angeles
After a ten year run, Jim Saia will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Cal State Los Angeles. The school posted the following message on Instagram: Saia wraps up his career at Cal State LA with a 121-134 (.475) record, including a 9-19 (8-14 CCAA) record this season. The coaching veteran
D2 DIRT: Parrish no longer leading Westminster U Basketball program
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) After 11 seasons as the head coach at D2 Westminster University (UT), Norm Parrish appears to be finished with the program. He has been removed from the staff directory and the men’s basketball coaches page on Westminster’s athletics website. Parrish took over the Griffins in 2015 following a four-year stint on
REPORT: Bowie State’s Brooks set to retire
It appears that Bowie State head basketball coach Darrell Brooks is retiring. According to the post below from Steven Gaither, the long-time Bulldog head coach informed his team of his intentions following their season ending defeat in the CIAA Tournament last night: Brooks has been the head coach at his alma mater for the past
D2 NEWS: Osborne announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Alaska Anchorage
I teased this one on social media this weekend…here’s the official announcement on the retirement of head basketball coach Rusty Osborne. Bonus Dirt: it sounds like his successor has already been identified. Stay tuned for that one. After 22 years at the helm and more than 375 victories, Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball coach Rusty Osborne announced Monday
D2 DIRT: Thompson released as Head Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State; Jones named Interim Coach
Amid a nine-game losing streak, Winston-Salem State has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Corey Thompson and named assistant coach Tony Jones as interim head coach. While the university has not yet issued an official announcement, the move was mentioned on the Rams’ livestream just prior to tip-off today. Thompson, a WSSU alum, was
Tuskegee President issues letter of support for Head Basketball Coach Benjy Taylor
Tuskegee President Dr. Mark A. Brown has issued a letter of support for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Benjy Taylor following this weekend’s incident at Morehouse. Taylor was handcuffed and escorted off the court after he approached security out of concern that conference-mandated security protocols were not being enforced after Morehouse football players entered the court
Tuskegee’s Taylor escorted off court in handcuffs following game at Morehouse
Tuskegee head coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed and escorted off the court by police following his team’s 77–69 loss at Morehouse in a heated Division II HBCU rivalry game. Video (below)shows the incident occurred after a brief exchange between Taylor and an officer. According to HBCU Gameday, Taylor approached security out of concern that conference-mandated
D2 DIRT: Ingram out as Head Basketball Coach at Maryville
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Preston Ingram is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 Maryville University. He has been replaced on an interim basis by Lance Egnatz. Ingram took over at Maryville back in 2024 after a five year stint as the head coach at Missouri Baptist. During his time
University of Jamestown adds Symens as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Jamestown men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Nate Symens as an assistant coach for the 2025-2026 season. “We are thrilled to officially announce the addition of Nate Symens to the Jimmie Family,” said head coach Casey Bruggeman. “Nate is a hard-working coach that possesses a love for the game and a desire to help student-athletes