Keystone College Director of Athletics Kacy Manning has announced the hiring of Justin Stern as its new head men’s basketball coach. “We’re excited to welcome Coach Justin Stern as our new Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” Manning stated. “He comes to us with a strong background in Division III basketball and a clear understanding of what it takes to build a successful,
D3 Macalester opens; Woldeslassie headed to Denver as an assistant
Following up on my post on X from earlier today. Here is the D3 opening that I was talking about… Macalester College head men’s basketball coach Abe Woldeslassie ’08 is resigning his position to become an assistant coach at Division I University of Denver, Macalester Director of Athletics Donnie Brooks announced today. Woldeslassie spent seven seasons at his alma mater.
Sciria selected as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Colby-Sawyer
Colby-Sawyer College has announced the appointment of Shannon Sciria as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball Program. A former player and assistant coach at the college, Sciria returns to lead the team with over a decade of coaching experience at both the collegiate and high school levels. Most recently, Sciria served as Assistant
Harkins elevated to full-time assistant at Swarthmore
The Swarthmore College men’s basketball team has elevated Conor Harkins ’22 to its full-time assistant coach, the program announced Wednesday afternoon. Harkins, who joined the coaching staff ahead of the 2023–24 season, will serve as the team’s top assistant. “There is no one better suited to step up and help this program move in the right direction
Lake departs UW-Stout for assistant spot at Central Michigan; Webb takes over as Head Coach
Tom Webb has been named head coach of the UW-Stout men’s basketball program following the departure of Jim Lake, who has accepted an assistant coaching position at Division I Central Michigan University. Webb has spent the past seven seasons as an assistant coach with the Blue Devils, playing a key role in recruiting, player development, and game
OFFICIAL: Fleegle named Head Basketball Coach at Messiah
Following up on something that I first mentioned in the Daily Dirt on Tuesday…Jabon Fleegle has been officially hired as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Messiah University. Here’s the release: On Wednesday afternoon, the Messiah University Athletic Department announced the hiring of Jacob Fleegle as the new head coach of the Messiah University men’s basketball
Drake named Head Basketball Coach at D3 St. Scholastica
The College of St. Scholastica has hired Jared Drake as the next Saints Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Most recently, Coach Drake served as assistant coach at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith (UAFS), where they signed eleven Division I transfers, coached three all-conference honorees and helped lead the team to a major upset victory over No.
D3 St. Mary’s (MN) opens
D3 St. Mary’s University of Minnesota has opened, as head basketball coach Joe Fano is headed to the prep level. No announcement yet by St. Mary’s, but Nazareth Academy posted the following on their social media: Fano had been the head coach at St. Mary’s since the 2018-19 season, and put together a 66-95 (.410)
D3 NEWS: Richards departs Chatham; Named Head Basketball Coach at Westminster
After seven seasons with the Cougars, Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Richards will be departing the program, Chatham Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Leonard Trevino announced Tuesday. Richards, a New Castle native, will take over as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Westminster, his alma mater. “We want to thank Coach Richards for his efforts that have made
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
D3 Mary Hardin-Baylor names Patterson as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Sam Patterson has been named the next head coach of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Men’s Basketball program, the athletic department announced Monday. Patterson joins the Cru after eight years as an assistant coach at Oral Roberts University, where he helped the team to an NCAA Division I Sweet Sixteen appearance in 2021 with wins over
Bolton named Head Basketball Coach at D3 McMurry University
McMurry University is proud to announce Matt Bolton’s appointment as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Bolton brings a strong coaching background and a proven track record of success to the War Hawks program. His most recent position was Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of the Ozarks, where he demonstrated his ability to