Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Fowler Emerging as Top Choice at Saginaw Valley State I have heard from multiple sources that Western Michigan associate head coach Chris Fowler is the leader for the opening at D2 Saginaw Valley State. Fowler has been on the WMU staff for the past three seasons, and has also worked at
Murken resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Minot State
With the memories still fresh following the most successful season on the hardwood in Minot State men’s basketball history, long-time coach Matt Murken is ready for a change. Minot State’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Intercollegiate Athletics, Kevin Harmon, announced today that Coach Murken has turned in his resignation as Minot State’s head men’s basketball coach to
Former Seward CC Head Coach Hernandez lands at D2 Minot State as an assistant
The Minot State men’s basketball team is adding an experienced collegiate head man as an assistant coach for the coming season. Beavers head basketball coach Matt Murken is pleased to introduce Rylee Hernandez as the newest addition to Minot State’s men’s basketball coaching staff. Coach Hernandez brings almost a decade of experience as a junior college head man with
Worley named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Truman State
Signe Coombs, Director of Athletics at Truman State University, has announced the hiring of Mike Worley as the 14th Head Coach of the Bulldog Men’s Basketball program. Worley joins Truman State after 12 seasons as Men’s Assistant Coach at NCAA Division I Troy (Ala.) University. “We had a very competitive pool of applicants, and we are
Ranson named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Colorado State Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo men’s basketball head coach Zach Ruebesam has announced the hiring of Pueblo, Colo., native Mike Ranson as an assistant coach for the ThunderWolves program. “Coach Ranson is a home run hire for CSU Pueblo Men’s Basketball and a meaningful addition for our entire community. He’s a rising star in this profession — a tireless recruiter,
Furr named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Barry University
Justin Furr returns to Barry University as the head men’s basketball coach after spending the last seven seasons as an NCAA Division I assistant at Florida Gulf Coast and Indiana State, director of athletics Dr. Scott Smith announced today. “This is an exciting day for the BarryU men’s basketball program,” Smith said. “Justin was a huge part of
Former Minnesota assistant Kemp takes over as Head Basketball Coach at MSU Moorhead
MSU Moorhead has announced that Jason Kemp will become the 15th head men’s basketball coach in program history. Kemp has been in the coaching profession for over 20 years, beginning with MSUM in 2004. “It is with great excitement that I accept the opportunity to be the next Head Coach at Minnesota State University Moorhead. I
Orris named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Augustana
Story Courtesy Andy Thurston, Augustana Athletics Communications Augustana men’s basketball head coach Cody Schilling has announced the hiring of Michael Orris as an assistant coach. A former professional basketball player and NCAA Division I student-athlete, Orris begins his duties with the program on Monday following an extremely successful campaign as the Head Coach at Schaumburg Christian School.
D3 DIRT: Piedmont University (GA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Piedmont University (GA) is open, as head coach Greg Neeley has departed to become the Director of Athletics at nearby Tallulah Falls School. Neeley went 145-158 (.479) in his 12-seasons at Piedmont, including an 11-15 (3-9 CCS) mark this past year. Neeley also spent one season
Grandits named Head Basketball Coach at Point Park University
After a highly successful run as the lead assistant coach at Daemen University, Ryan Grandits has been named the next head coach of the Point Park University men’s basketball program, Vice President of Athletics Scott Swain announced on Wednesday afternoon. “We were very impressed with Ryan on all levels from the beginning. His successful pedigree at Daemen
Mars Hill hires KT Carter as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
KT Carter has been named the new head men’s basketball, as announced by Director of Athletics Rick Baker. “I am incredibly honored and excited to join the Mars Hill University family as the next head men’s basketball coach,” said Carter. “I want to thank President Floyd and Director of Athletics Rick Baker for believing in my
OFFICIAL: Jasick named Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln Memorial
Following-up on my report in the Daily Dirt today – Tony Jasick’s hiring at Lincoln Memorial is now official. Here’s the release from LMU: A legacy comes full circle as Tony Jasick, one of the most accomplished coaches in NCAA mid-major basketball, returns to Lincoln Memorial University as the new head coach of the Railsplitters