The Benedictine University Department of Athletics has announced the appointment of Jordan Townsend to the position of head men’s basketball coach. “My family and I are beyond excited to be continuing at Benedictine University,” Townsend said. “I am so grateful for this opportunity and we are thrilled to continue building our life here. I want to thank
REPORT: Concordia U Chicago postpones games amidst investigation; Coach suspended
According to a report from CBS News Chicago, five Concordia University Chicago basketball players were hospitalized following a “particularly high-intensity, collegiate-level circuit training” practice last Saturday. The report also states that head coach Steve Kollar has been “benched”, and assistant coach Rashaan Surles has been named as the acting head coach. Concordia’s athletic director Pete
Ripon Head Basketball Coach Kane named AD at Carthage
The search for a new athletic director quickly led Carthage to Ryan Kane, who has already built a strong resume in a remarkably similar setting. Accepting the position, Mr. Kane will take charge of the Firebirds’ thriving athletic program beginning April 1. He’s been involved in NCAA Division III sports for more than 25 years as a
Former Elizabethtown Head Coach Schlosser joins Penn State Harrisburg Basketball Staff
Bob Schlosser, one of the winningest, most-decorated, and most-respected head coaches in recent Division III history, has joined the Penn State Harrisburg men’s basketball staff under head coach Don Friday for the 2022-23 campaign. Schlosser spent 27 seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at nearby Elizabethtown College, racking up 364 career victories and leading
Worrell steps down as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at D3 Bethany
Bethany College men’s basketball head coach Mike Worrell has announced that he is stepping down effective immediately. Worrell was hired as Bethany’s 27th head coach on June 4, 2021. Director of Athletics Brian Sansom will take over as interim head coach. “On behalf of Bethany College, I thank Mike for his dedication to Bison athletics and
D3 MSOE Head Coach Brian Miller resigns
Milwaukee School of Engineering head men’s basketball coach Brian Miller will step away from coaching following the Raiders game on Saturday 11/19. The veteran head coach will remain as the AD at the college according to the following statement released on social media earlier tonight: Miller quick facts: Coaching Awards and Accomplishments
Combs steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Carroll University
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