Bethel University has announced Gabe Miller as the next head coach of the Royals men’s basketball program. With over a decade of collegiate coaching experience across NCAA Division II, III, and NAIA levels, Miller brings a proven track record of competitive success, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to student-athlete development. “Gabe Miller is a proven
D3 NEWS: Elrakabawy departs Schreiner; Named Head Basketball Coach at Trinity (TX)
Trinity University proudly announces the hiring of Marwan Elrakabawy as the new Head Coach for the men’s basketball team. Coach Elrakabawy joins Trinity following a stellar six-year tenure as the Head Coach at Schreiner University (TX), where he set school records for all-time wins and winning percentage, guided the program to the second Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
D3 Linfield hires Gurash as new Head Basketball Coach
Elijah Gurash has been hired to take over leadership of the Linfield University men’s basketball program, director of athletics Scott Brosius announced. “I’m thrilled to welcome Elijah Gurash as our new men’s basketball coach,” said Brosius. “His passion, experience, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our vision for the program moving forward. He is the perfect leader and person
Westerlund named Head Basketball Coach at Penn State Abington
The Penn State Abington men’s basketball program will have a new head coach on the sidelines for the 2025-26 season and beyond as Sean Westerlund was named the Nittany Lions’ head coach announced by Erin Foley, Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation. “After an extended search I am pleased to announce that Sean Westerlund will be our
D3 NEWS: Carleton adds Erickson as Assistant Basketball Coach
Carleton Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ryan Kershaw announced the addition of Grant Erickson to the Knights coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. “We are thrilled to add Grant to our program for the upcoming season,” said Kershaw. “I’ve known Grant dating back to his days as a high school player at Lakeville North and followed his career while
Roberts named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Belhaven
Belhaven University and Vice President and Director of Athletics, Scott Little, have announced the hiring of Boomer Roberts as the next head coach to lead the Men’s Basketball program. “We’re excited to welcome the Roberts family to Belhaven and can’t wait to have Boomer on campus to lead our young men”, said Little. “Our program has had a
Daily Dirt – 5/13/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few quick things while hoping JT isn’t out for the 2025-26 season and wondering why the Karen Read trial was unexpectedly canceled for the day… I have heard that Kentucky graduate assistant Leander Ridgeway is on the move and will become the assistant video coordinator for the Utah
Gettysburg hires Carroll as Assistant Basketball Coach
Gettysburg Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Joey Carroll as their new Assistant Coach via a social media post earlier today: Coaching Experience Highlights:• Assistant Coach – Gettysburg College (2025–Present)• Graduate Assistant – University at Buffalo (2023–2025)• Student Assistant Coach – Gettysburg College (2021–2023) Education:• B.A. in Political Science – Gettysburg College (‘22)• M.A.
D3 DIRT: Colby College set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my post on X from yesterday…I have heard from multiple sources that Damien Strahorn is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D3 Colby College, with an official announcement coming this week. Strahorn had spent the past 14-seasons as the head coach at his alma mater where he
Dorsey resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centenary
Chris Dorsey has resigned as Centenary’s head men’s basketball coach to pursue other opportunities, Athletics Director David Orr announced. “I had the privilege to be part of Coach Dorsey’s hiring committee here at Centenary and continued to be impressed with his leadership for Centenary Men’s Basketball,” said Orr. Chris is a great Coach and an
Daily Dirt – 5/9/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Fowler Emerging as Top Choice at Saginaw Valley State I have heard from multiple sources that Western Michigan associate head coach Chris Fowler is the leader for the opening at D2 Saginaw Valley State. Fowler has been on the WMU staff for the past three seasons, and has also worked at
Goldsmith named Head Basketball Coach at Middlebury
Middlebury has named Matt Goldsmith as the Russell L. Reilly Head Coach of Men’s Basketball. Goldsmith has spent the last 10 seasons at the helm of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) men’s basketball program and will assume his role with the Panthers on May 27. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt as our new