Connor Kuykendall will become the next Millsaps College head men’s basketball coach, the Millsaps College Department of Athletics announced. Kuykendall joins the Majors after being the head coach the previous 10 seasons combined at Southwestern University (2019-25) and Schreiner University (2014-19). “I am incredibly honored and excited to take over as the next head men’s basketball coach at Millsaps
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Coppersmith named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine
After a successful season as the interim head coach, Mikey Coppersmith has been announced as the head coach of the University of Southern Maine Huskies’ men’s basketball program. Coppersmith was tabbed after a national search. “Mikey did an outstanding job during the 2024-2025 season,” noted Interim Director of Athletic Mike Keller. “He hit the ground running with just a week
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
Miller departs D3 Trine; Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Central Michigan
Brooks Miller, who led Trine University to its first NCAA Division III men’s basketball championship, has been named associate head coach at NCAA Division I Central Michigan University. Miller will join the staff of Andy Bronkema, who was announced as the Chippewas’ head coach on April 14. “There are so many people to thank for the
Young steps away at Ohio Northern; Tropf elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Ohio Northern University’s men’s basketball program will be passing the torch to a new leader. To build upon the momentum established under coach Neal Young, ONU assistant coach Jon Tropf has been named the Polar Bears’ new head coach. Young announced he will be leaving the program and basketball to pursue a new career. “ONU
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)
D3 DIRT: Wentworth opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) This one has been on the radar for a while – looks to be a done deal now. D3 Wentworth Institute of Technology (MA) has removed Arlen Galloway and the entire basketball staff from their website. Seemed like something was here as early a 2/9… Cole is now listed as the
Cavaco named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Earlham College
The Earlham College athletic department is excited to welcome Isaiah Cavaco as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Cavaco emerged as the top option from a nationwide search following the completion of the 2024-25 season. Cavaco has previously served as head men’s basketball coach at fellow NCAA DIII Oberlin College, where he led the Yeomen
OFFICIAL: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at D3 Linfield
Following up on my report from earlier today (D3 DIRT)…Linfield has now released a statement regarding the coaching change made in their men’s basketball program: A search for a new head men’s basketball coach is underway at Linfield University. Vice President for Athletics Scott Brosius announced Friday that the university is seeking a new head coach
D3 DIRT: Linfield set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Levi Sieg is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Linfield University (OR). Sieg has spent the past two seasons as the Wildcats, where he put together a 15-35 (.300) record. His squad went 7-18 (4-12 NWC) this past year. Prior to his time at
D3 DIRT: Trinity (TX) to open; Smith taking D1 assistant job
I can confirm a Jeff Goodman report from earlier today that D3 Trinity (TX) head coach Jimmy Smith is headed to Stephen F. Austin as an assistant coach. Smith has been the Tigers head coach for the past five seasons, where he has gone 98-24 (.803). This past year, he led his team to a
Wingen to Retire After 35 Seasons as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon University’s long-time head men’s basketball coach Tony Wingen has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2025, after 35 seasons at the helm of the Tartan program. Wingen, who joined the university in 1990, retires as the winningest coach in Carnegie Mellon history, with 390 career victories. Under his leadership, the Tartans made three