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DAILY DIRT – 3/31/26

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of small college search updates… NCAA D2 Northern Michigan Names making the rounds here include Green Bay assistant Keli Ganz, Old Dominion assistant Ryan Nadeau, and an NJCAA D2 head coach. Before joining the Green Bay staff, Ganz was the associate head coach at Northern Michigan. Nadeau is a

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Mayes named Head Basketball Coach at Albany State

I teased this one on X earlier this afternoon. Here’s the official announcement from Albany State introducing Rodney Mayes as their ne head men’s basketball coach: Albany State University has named Rodney Mayes as its next head men’s basketball coach. He will officially begin his role on April 6. University President Dr. Robert Scott emphasized

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D3 NEWS: UMSV hires Gunning as Head Basketball Coach

The University of Mount Saint Vincent Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Brett Gunning as the new head coach of its men’s basketball program. Gunning, who has spent 26 years coaching in the NCAA and NBA, brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and player development expertise to the Dolphins.  Gunning was also appointed as the department’s Senior Associate

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Root named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centre College

Centre College Athletics has named Gavin Root the permanent head coach of Centre Men’s Basketball, it was announced Monday.  Root was elevated to interim head coach on September 11, 2025, following the retirement of former head coach, Greg Mason. Root also served as acting head coach during the final 10 games of 2024-25 season.  “Centre Men’s Basketball has a long history of success over the past 60 years, from Tom Bryant to

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D3 NEWS: Ferry steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Albright; Chalupa elevated to Head Coach

After 25 seasons as Albright’s head men’s basketball coach, Rick Ferry announced on Monday, March 16 that he will be stepping down from his role. Ferry will remain as the college’s Athletic Director. Longtime assistant coach Matt Chalupa will be the next head coach of the Albright men’s basketball program. “It has been a true honor to lead Albright

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D3 DIRT: Mount Aloysius opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Marcus Thomas is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Mount Aloysius College (PA). Thomas had spent the past five years as the Mounties head coach, where he put together a 30-95 (.240) record. His team finished this season with a 4-21

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