Arkansas Tech head men’s basketball coach Mark Downey has announced the hiring of Harrison Burton as the program’s assistant coach. “Coach Burton is a welcome addition to our staff,” said Downey. “He has high character, comes from a great family and has been around a lot of winning in his career thus far. Harrison brings different recruiting ties, different
Herbst named Head Basketball Coach at Minot State
Randall Herbst is returning to Minot State, this time as the Beavers’ new head men’s basketball coach. Minot State’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Intercollegiate Athletics, Kevin Harmon, announced that Herbst has signed a contract to be the Beavers’ 16th head men’s basketball coach, returning to the Magic City where he spent two seasons as
Jackson departs Talladega; Named Head Basketball Coach at Benedict
Benedict College has named Dannton Jackson as head men’s basketball coach, announced Dr. Roslyn C. Artis, President, and Willie Washington, Director of Athletics. Jackson comes to Benedict from Talladega College, where he served as Head Basketball Coach and Deputy Athletic Director. The Tornados are coming off a 20-9 record this past season, beating Division I Alcorn
Former Molloy Head Coach Marquardt takes over at league foe Mercy
Mercy University Assistant Vice President of Athletics Matt Kilcullen, Jr. has announced the hiring of Charles Marquardt as the new Mercy University Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am very grateful to Mercy University, and Matt Kilcullen for the opportunity to lead the men’s basketball program. I am deeply humbled and thrilled to accept this position. I look
Tifft named Head Basketball Coach at Cal State San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino Athletics has announced the hiring of Chris Tifft as the new head coach of the Coyotes men’s basketball program. A seasoned leader with deep roots in California basketball, and extensive coaching experience across multiple collegiate levels, Tifft brings a proven record of player development, recruiting success, and competitive excellence. Tifft
OFFICIAL: Pietrack named Head Basketball Coach at Ferris State
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