King’s College and Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Andy Orlowski proudly announce the hiring of Phil Pierfy as the Monarchs’ Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Friday afternoon, adding a dynamic recruiter and player development specialist to lead the program into its next chapter. Pierfy becomes the 11th head coach in program history. Pierfy brings a wealth
O’Connell named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Alvernia
I mentioned that this one was done today in the DAILY DIRT – here it is…Alvernia has officially announced Jason O’Connell as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release: Alvernia University Director of Athletics and Recreation Cory Beddick announced on Friday the hiring of Jason O’Connell as Alvernia University’s next head coach of the
Davis named Head Basketball Coach at D3 St. Scholastica
The College of St. Scholastica has announced the hiring of Ben Davis as the next head coach of its men’s basketball program. Davis brings a wide range of Division III and junior college coaching experience to Duluth, including multiple head coaching stops and a strong track record of program building and player development. He most recently served
D3 NEWS: Roanoke promotes Ayers to Associate Head Basketball Coach
The Roanoke College athletic department announced the promotion of Perry Ayers to Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach Wednesday. The Maroons have had outstanding seasons in Ayers’ first two years with the program as an assistant coach under head coach Clay Nunley. Roanoke is a combined 48-13 and 26-6 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference in that span. RC
Placeres resigns as Head Coach at D3 Maryville, will become D1 assistant
D3 Maryville College released the following statement on the resignation of head men’ basketball coach Raul Placeres. The veteran head coach is set to join Tobin Anderson’s new staff at Tennessee Tech: Maryville College Head Men’s Basketball coach Raul Placeres has announced he is stepping down from his position to pursue an assistant coaching opportunity at the
D3 NEWS: Kosmoski announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at St. Olaf
After 32 seasons leading the St. Olaf College men’s basketball program, head coach Dan Kosmoski announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2025-26 academic year, ending one of the longest tenures in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) history. Since coming to St. Olaf prior to the 1994-95 season, Kosmoski coached 799 games and led the Oles
OFFICIAL: Brennan resigns as Head Coach at D3 Rowan to become assistant at Air Force
I mentioned this move back on 4/2 (DAILY DIRT) – it’s now official. D3 Rowan University (NJ) head coach Eric Brennan is headed to Air Force where he will become an assistant coach. Here’s the announcement from Rowan on Brennan’s departure: Rowan University’s head men’s basketball coach Eric Brennan, Ed.D., has accepted the position of assistant
D3 NEWS: Noonan named Head Basketball Coach at Millikin
Millikin University Vice President of Athletics Lori Kerans has announced the selection of a coach with a track record of success, proven ability to develop talented players, and a strong relationship builder with the selection of Tom Noonan as the new head coach of the Big Blue men’s basketball program. “Tom Noonan is an exceptional leader and
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Ford named Head Basketball Coach at Manhattanville
Story Courtesy John Ewen, Manhattanville Director of Athletic Communications The Manhattanville University Department of Athletics and Recreation and Manhattanville’s Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Julene Caulfield has announced the full-time hiring of Romello Ford to serve as the next head coach for the Manhattanville University men’s basketball program. “Truly blessed and thankful for this opportunity!”, Ford said. “I
D3 NEWS: McAlester announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Lebanon Valley
Brad McAlester, who began his Lebanon Valley coaching career in the 1994-1995 season, announced his retirement today. Beginning with a 23-5 record in his first season, McAlester led the Dutchmen to 438 wins during his over three-decade leadership of the storied program. McAlester, a four-time conference Coach of the Year, has coached generations of Dutchmen
Former Manhattanville Basketball Coach Cleared by Westchester County Grand Jury
Jon Merceus, the former head basketball coach at Manhattanville University, has been officially cleared of all charges related to a previously reported allegation of an altercation with a student at the Shrub Oak International School in Yorktown. After careful consideration, a Westchester County grand jury determined that no charges were warranted and voted to dismiss
D3 NEWS: Reigle resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Rockford
Jeremy Reigle has resigned his position as Rockford University’s head men’s basketball coach effective immediately, RU Director of Athletics Jess Stanek announced. “I am incredibly thankful for our time at Rockford University,” Coach Reigle stated. “I have been blessed to coach incredible young men that I will forever be indebted to. We have had great support from so