Nathan Moran has been promoted to head coach of the Trevecca Nazarene University men’s basketball program, Athletic Director Mark Elliott announced today. Moran, a Lipscomb University and BGA graduate, becomes the eleventh head coach in program history. He was promoted to associate head coach before last season and spent the past two seasons as Kevin Carroll‘s assistant, helping to
Daily Dirt – 4/22/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few small college search updates… D2 Lincoln Memorial University (TN): I can confirm that Tony Jasick will be the choice here. The veteran coach spent the last part of the 2024-25 season as the interim head coach at Stephen F. Austin and also served as the head coach at Purdue
Montgomery named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Menlo College
Menlo College has announced the appointment of Jamison Montgomery as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program. Montgomery is already well known to the Menlo College community, having served as Associate Coach from 2016 to 2020. His return to the Oaks follows a successful tenure as Associate Head Coach at the University of Hawaii Hilo.
OFFICIAL: Baron named Head Basketball Coach at Holy Family
I mentioned this one last Friday (D2 DIRT). It’s now official – John Baron has taken over as the head basketball coach at D2 Holy Family University. Here’s the official statement from the school: The Holy Family University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of John Baron as its Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Baron
Iseman named Head Basketball Coach at D2 South Dakota Mines
South Dakota Mines is ushering in a new era of Hardrocker basketball with the appointment of Michael Iseman as the head men’s basketball coach. Mines Athletics Director David Crum recently announced the hire, citing Iseman’s professionalism, presence and clearly articulated vision for the future of Hardrocker basketball. “Coach Iseman is a leader ready to elevate the program
Payne named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Allen University
Following a national coaching search, Allen University announced Tuesday that Andre Payne will become the new head coach of the school’s men’s basketball program. A proven leader with more than 25 years of experience as both an administrator and college coach, Payne has achieved more than 200 wins at various levels of coaching. Payne arrives
Ruebesam departs Colorado Basketball Staff; Named Head Coach at CSU Pueblo
Zach Ruebesam, an assistant coach at the University of Colorado, has been named the new head coach of the Colorado State Pueblo University men’s basketball program, as announced Monday morning by CSU Pueblo Vice President of Athletics and Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Paul Plinske. Ruebesam begins his duties at CSU Pueblo on April 14. “On behalf of CSU
D2 DIRT: Mercy University (NY) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Chris Watts is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 Mercy University (NY). Watts had been the head coach at Mercy for the past three seasons, and served as an assistant at D2 Bridgeport before that. During his tenure with the Mavericks, Watts went 15-62 including
Owen inks 3-yr extension at Lenoir-Rhyne
Lenoir-Rhyne University has announced that Brent Owen has signed a new three-year contract extension to remain as head men’s basketball coach through April 2028. Owen, who just completed his first year as Lenoir-Rhyne’s head coach, led the team to a record-breaking season, finishing 29-6, winning the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Tournament Championship, the NCAA DII Southeast Regional Championship,
D2 DIRT: Holy Family set to hire D3 Veteran as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Holy Family University (PA) will hire John Baron as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Baron has spent the past 23 years as the head coach at nearby D3 Gwynedd Mercy University (PA). During his tenure at GMU, Baron has put together an impressive 409-198 (.674)
Hoehn named Head Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State
Fayetteville State University announced that Devin Hoehn has been named the 19th head men’s basketball coach. Hoehn, who previously served as the head coach at CIAA Runner-up Bluefield State University, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Broncos. “We are thrilled to welcome Devin Hoehn to FSU,” adds
D2 Western Oregon hires Orton as new Head Basketball Coach
Oregon native and Alaska Anchorage associate head coach Ryan Orton has been named the 17th head coach of the Western Oregon men’s basketball program WOU Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randi Lydum announced Thursday. Orton, from Creswell, Oregon, in 10 seasons with the Seawolves (2009-12 and 2017-2025) helped them reach the NCAA Tournament three times (2011, 2012,