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
D3 Westminster College Head Basketball Coach Kevin Siroki will not return
Westminster College announced that it is making a leadership change in its men’s basketball program effective immediately. Kevin Siroki will not return after 13 seasons in the position. “I would like to thank Coach Siroki for his hard work, commitment and dedication as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, one he cares deeply about, for
Filzen steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Bethel University
Bethel University has announced a coaching transition will take place in men’s basketball. The university thanks Zach Filzen for his contributions and dedication to the program. A national search for a replacement will begin immediately. We’re grateful for Coach Filzen’s contributions over the past four years,” said Director of Athletics Greg Peterson. “His leadership has
D3 DIRT: Buena Vista opens
According to a social media post from Buena Vista University (IA) head men’s basketball Coach Trevor Johnson, he will be moving on from his position. Johnson had spent the past six seasons at BVU, where he went 76-65 (.539). This past season, the Beavers went 12-13 (7-9 ARC). Prior to his time at Buena Vista,
D3 NEWS: Loeffler promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Swarthmore
Swarthmore College Marian Ware Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Brad Koch has announced the promotion of Shane Loeffler ’16 to head men’s basketball coach, effective April 7. Loeffler, who has served on the men’s basketball staff under Landry Kosmalski for seven seasons, will become the 32nd head coach in the program’s history. Loeffler takes over the reins after playing
D3 DIRT: CCNY Men’s Basketball job set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Spencer Boateng has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 City College of New York. Boateng led the Beavers for the past four seasons, compiling a 52-46 (.531) overall record. His best season came in 2023-24, when he guided the team to an 18-8 record,
Krimmel retires at D1/D3 St. Francis; McConnell named Head Basketball Coach
After 29 years as a student-athlete, assistant coach, and men’s basketball head coach at Saint Francis University, Rob Krimmel plans to retire from coaching, Director of Athletics Jim Brazill announced. Brazill has announced the elevation of Luke McConnell as the men’s basketball head coach. McConnell is coming off his first season as the associate head coach for the Red Flash. Krimmel
D3 Bryn Athyn College Eliminates Athletics
I mentioned this one on social media yesterday – it’s now been made official… D3 Bryn Athyn College has released a letter from their President outlining the reasoning for dropping all of their varsity sports. Below is the section on the elimination of athletics. The entire three page letter can be found HERE. Student Life
REPORT: Swarthmore’s Kosmalski taking D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a Jeff Goodman Field of 68 report, Swarthmore College head coach Landry Kosmalski will become the associate head coach on John Andrzejek’s new staff at Campbell. This marks second small college head coach making the move to the D1 ranks over the past few days. As first reported by
D3 DIRT: Kettel resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Keystone
Andrew Kettel has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Keystone College. Kettel spent the past two seasons as KC’s head coach, where he posted a 24-25 record (13-11 this past season). No official announcement yet from the college, but Kettel posted the following on social media:
Streich named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Southwestern University
Southwestern University has hired Matt Streich as the next head coach of the Pirates men’s basketball program. A native of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, Streich has 11 years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division III level, including six years at nationally-ranked liberal arts colleges. Streich comes to Southwestern after four seasons as Assistant Coach
D3 DIRT: New York, Texas D3’s open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two D3’s have opened with no official announcements made yet: McMurry University (TX): I can confirm that Zach Pickelman is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at McMurry. Pickleman had spent the past ten seasons as the War Hawks head coach, compiling a 77-168 (.314) mark. This past season, McM