Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Devon Mayo will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Lesley University (MA). Mayo, a Lesley alum (’17), had served as the Lynx head coach since 2018. During his six full seasons at the helm, he went 16-129 (.110), including a 6-20 (3-10 NAC)
D3 DIRT: Messiah set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Rick Van Pelt is no longer serving as the head men’s basketball coach at Division III Messiah University. Van Pelt, a Messiah alum (’91), led the Falcons for 22 seasons, compiling a 276-265 (.510) record. Before taking over as head coach, he spent four years (1999-2003) as
D3 DIRT: Southwestern University (TX) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Connor Kuykendall is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Southwestern University (TX). Kuykendall had been the Pirates head coach since 2019, and went 39-100 (.281) during his tenure. He also spent five seasons as the head coach at Schreiner University (2014-19) before taking over at Southwestern.
D3 NEWS: Middlebury’s Jeff Brown announces retirement
Jeff Brown, the Middlebury Russell L. Reilly Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, will retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year, Director of Athletics Erin Quinn announced on Monday, February 24. Brown recently concluded his 28th season at the helm of the Panther program, and his 43rd overall. He is the winningest head coach
D3 DIRT: Colby-Sawyer set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dan Kaigler is no longer the head coach of the men’s basketball team at Division III Colby-Sawyer College. Kaigler informed his team of the decision via text earlier today, and the athletic director is scheduled to meet with the team later this afternoon. During his four seasons
READ: Boone resignation email at Greensboro College
Earlier tonight I mentioned that Jim Boone was no longer the head basketball coach at D3 Greensboro College. HoopDirt.com has now obtained the email that went out to the Greensboro community announcing the move:
D3 DIRT: Boone out at Greensboro
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Veteran head coach Jim Boone is no longer the coach at D3 Greensboro College. There has not been an official announcement by the college, but Boone has been 404’d on the website. Boone took over at GC last April after a four year stint at Arkansas Ft. Smith. In his 39-seasons
John Carroll University Men’s Basketball Leadership Update
John Carroll Athletics has announced that Head Coach Pete Moran ’08 will be stepping away from the John Carroll Men’s Basketball program in order to address a personal health matter. Assistant Coach Dave Wojciechowski will assume the role of interim head coach until Moran is able to return to the bench. “Our foremost concern is Coach Moran and his
D3 Capital University announces leadership adjustments for remainder of 2024-25 Men’s Basketball season
Capital University men’s basketball has announced that head coach Damon Goodwin will serve the remainder of the 2024-25 season in a limited capacity as he navigates through some medical-related concerns. During this time, Coach Goodwin will continue to recruit and advise with the coaching staff, while long-time Assistant Coach Anthony Gholson will serve as the Interim Head Coach for
Scheuers resigns at Earlham; Hutchinson named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Joe Scheuers has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Earlham College. He has been replaced on an interim basis by Director of Athletics Adam Hutchinson. Scheuers had been the Quakers head coach since 2019, and put together a 31-79 (.282) record during his tenure. Hutchinson brings 20 seasons of head coaching experience to
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Marsh, Brinson added to Penn State Behrend Basketball Staff
The Penn State Behrend Athletics Department and head men’s basketball coach Dave Niland has announced the hiring of full-time assistant RJ Marsh and volunteer assistant Malike Brinson. Marsh was a five-year member of the men’s basketball program and graduated this past May with a bachelor’s in supply chain management. From 2019-24, he started 81 of