Trine University has selected Jon VanderWal, a veteran coach with a history of NCAA tournament success, to head its men’s basketball program. VanderWal compiled a 341-150 (.695) record in 18 years at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. Under his leadership, the Pioneers reached the NCAA Tournament nine times, with a record of 14-9 in tournament
D3 DIRT: Piedmont University (GA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Piedmont University (GA) is open, as head coach Greg Neeley has departed to become the Director of Athletics at nearby Tallulah Falls School. Neeley went 145-158 (.479) in his 12-seasons at Piedmont, including an 11-15 (3-9 CCS) mark this past year. Neeley also spent one season
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: McDuffie named Head Basketball Coach at Greensboro College
The Greensboro College Athletics department has announced the hiring of Greensboro College alum Michael McDuffie as its 16th Men’s Basketball Head Coach in program history. McDuffie, who played for the Pride from 2005-2009, has been an assistant coach for the Pride under two different coaching regimes, including a stint as the Interim Head Coach during the 2024-2025
Stern selected as new Head Basketball Coach at D3 Keystone
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