Following up on something that I first mentioned yesterday (D2 DIRT)…Bobby Pietrack’s hiring at D2 Ferris State is now official. Here’s the announcement by FSU: A new era will begin for the Ferris State University men’s basketball program as one of NCAA Division II’s winningest coaches in recent history, Bobby Pietrack, has been tabbed as the
D2 DIRT: Ferris State Set to Hire Veteran D2 Coach to Lead Men’s Basketball Program
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Ferris State University will hire Bob Pietrack as their new head men’s basketball coach. Pietrack will replace Andy Bronkema who took over as the head coach at Central Michigan earlier this spring. Pietrack had spent nine seasons as the head coach at D2 Fort Lewis before
Daily Dirt – 5/13/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few quick things while hoping JT isn’t out for the 2025-26 season and wondering why the Karen Read trial was unexpectedly canceled for the day… I have heard that Kentucky graduate assistant Leander Ridgeway is on the move and will become the assistant video coordinator for the Utah
OFFICIAL: Fowler named Head Basketball Coach at Saginaw Valley State
Following-up on something that I mentioned in today’s DAILY DIRT…Saginaw Valley State University has made the hiring of Chris Fowler official – here’s the announcement from the school: Saginaw Valley State University has named Chris Fowler as its new men’s head basketball coach, according to an announcement made Friday, May 9 by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
Daily Dirt – 5/9/25
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.