Carroll University Director of Athletics Michael Schulist has announced a change of leadership in the men’s basketball program, with Head Coach Paul Combs stepping down from his position after 10-years in the program. “We would like to thank coach Combs and his family for everything they’ve done for the Pioneer men’s basketball program the last ten years,” says
Jordan Named Inaugural Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Notre Dame of Maryland University and the NDMU athletic department are pleased to announce the hiring of T.J. Jordan as the department’s inaugural men’s basketball head coach. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, the new program will begin competition in NCAA Division III and in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC). Jordan joins the Gators
Hartford names Devitt Interim Head Basketball Coach
Tom Devitt has been named Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Hartford. Devitt took the reins of the program at the onset of his 10th season with the Hawks, having spent the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach. He also served as Hartford’s director of basketball operations from 2013-15. Devitt replaces John Gallagher, who
Nord promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at D3 Macalester
Macalester College men’s basketball head coach Abe Woldeslassie ’08 announced today that Conner Nord has been promoted to associate head coach. Nord begins his fifth season with the Scots and has helped the team improve its winning percentage each season he has been on staff. “Conner has earned this promotion to associate head coach,” Woldeslassie said. “Conner serves as our recruiting coordinator, defensive
OFFICIAL: Tufts adds Eastman as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
I mentioned this one in the Daily Dirt back on 10/12 – it’s now official. Tufts has added Tommy Eastman as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Here’s the release from the Jumbos: The Tufts University men’s basketball team has added Tommy Eastman as a new assistant coach to the staff for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Eastman is
Muchnick named Associate Head Basketball Coach at D3 John Jay
David Muchnick has rejoined the John Jay men’s basketball coaching staff as Associate Head Coach, head men’s basketball coach Ryan Hyland announced. Muchnick was part of the Bloodhounds coaching staff in 2017-18 and 2018-19. This season marks his 18th year in coaching at the NCAA Division III level. In his tenure as a coach, he has recruited
Octavien named Assistant Basketball Coach at New England College
Kareem Octavien has been named as an assistant coach at New England College. Octavien is no stranger to NEC Basketball; he played an integral role in the program’s first two-ever NCAA Tournament appearances. A captain and four-year letter-winner for New England College, Kareem’s Hard Work is synonymous to all who know him. “Coach Octavien’s experience
Rudolph joins UMass Dartmouth Basketball staff
Brian Rudolph been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at UMass Dartmouth for the 2022-23 season. Rudolph is a local Division I product who has competed on the highest levels of the sport. A native of New Bedford, Mass., Rudolph was a standout player at New Bedford High School, where he remains the only player
Mhilli added to Skidmore Basketball staff
The Skidmore College men’s basketball team has announced the addition of John Mhilli to its staff as an assistant coach. Mhilli, a recent UAlbany grad, served as a student manager for four years with the Great Danes’ men’s basketball program. For his junior and senior years, Mhilli held the post of head student manager. “I am super
OFFICIAL: Showers named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Marywood
Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on 9/25 (D3 DIRT). Marywood has now made the hiring of Jon Showers official. Here’s the release from the school: Jon Showers has been named the Marywood University Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Interim Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Andrew Smith announced Friday. He will also serve as the Athletic
Julien added to Illinois College Basketball Staff
The Illinois College men’s basketball team welcomes new assistant coach Jacobe Julien to the staff for the 2022-23 season. Julien comes to Illinois College after being the Director of All Iowa Attack in Coralville, Iowa. There he coordinated practices for young athletes ages 3rd-11th grade, assisted in the scheduling of tournaments, and monitored the tournaments hosted by the
D3 DIRT: Marywood set to hire D3 assistant as new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Marywood University (PA) will hire Jon Showers as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Showers has spent the past two seasons as an assistant at D3 DeSales University (PA). Prior to his time at DeSales, Showers was an assistant at York College (PA) from 2015-2020. He