The Rockford University men’s basketball program is excited to announce the hiring of Dylan Backalar as an assistant coach. “Coach DB came highly recommended from a great program,” Head Coach Jeremy Reigle remarked. “His work ethic and love for basketball are second to none, and his attention to detail and basketball IQ will be an incredible asset
Smith elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Oberlin
Nate Smith, who is entering his third season at Oberlin, has been elevated to associate head basketball coach. Working closing with Oberlin post players, Smith helped guide senior Dorde Otasevic to All-NCAC second-team honors after he set career-highs in points (379), points per game (14.6), rebounds (260), rebounds per game (10.0), blocks (38), steals (34),
Logsdon named Assistant Basketball Coach at Berry
Berry College head coach Matthew Richter has named Chris Logsdon as the assistant coach of Vikings Men’s Basketball. Richter is “thrilled to be able to add Chris Logsdon to our coaching staff.” He says that Logsdon “is a servant leader who impacts everyone around him in a positive way. His experience as a coach and former
Piedmont University adds Hoshauer as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Piedmont University Head Men’s Masketball coach Greg Neeley has announced the hiring of Justin Hoshauer as assistant men’s basketball coach. He joined the Piedmont staff following two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Messiah University in Pennsylvania. “I am excited and very grateful for the opportunity to join the Piedmont basketball program,” Hoshauer said. “I am looking forward to
Buena Vista University Men’s Basketball adds Gurash as top assistant
Buena Vista University (BVU) Head Men’s Basketball Coach Trevor Johnson has announced the hiring of Elijah Gurash as his top assistant coach for the program. Gurash replaces Zack Jadzak who was named an assistant coach at Illinois College earlier this summer. Gurash has spent the past six seasons as an assistant coach at Division III
Keefer retires as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Carlow U
Tim Keefer, the first head coach in Carlow University men’s basketball history, announced his retirement, effective June 30. Associate head coach Jacob St. George, a 2019 Carlow graduate who has served as the team’s assistant coach for the past four seasons, will step in as the program’s interim head coach. “It was a great privilege and
Hartwick selects Cooper as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The Hartwick College Athletic Department has announced the appointment of Brad M. Cooper as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am thrilled to welcome Coach Cooper to the Hawk family and cannot wait to see what he will accomplish with our men’s basketball program,” said Executive Director of Athletics, Paul Vecchio. “He possesses all the
OFFICIAL: Eacho named Head Basketball Coach at Mary Baldwin
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on June 19th (D3 DIRT). Millersville assistant Daniel Eacho has officially been named as the Head Basketball Coach at Mary Baldwin University. Here’s the press release from the school: Mary Baldwin University is proud to announce the addition of Daniel Eacho as the new head coach for the
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Brennan named Head Basketball Coach at Rowan
Rowan University has named Eric Brennan, Ed.D. as the head men’s basketball coach, after he served as the interim head coach for the 2023-24 season, it was announced by director of athletics Dr. John Giannini. Brennan officially becomes the 13th head coach in the program’s history. Last year, Brennan led the Profs to their second straight berth
D3 DIRT: SUNY Purchase Head Coach set to take D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that SUNY Purchase head coach Dan Bozzelli is on the move and will join John Dunne’s staff at Marist. Bozzelli had been at SUNY Purchase for the past four years. This past season, he led the Panthers to a 13-12 (7-9 Skyline) record. Bozzelli has also worked as
D3 DIRT: Mary Baldwin set to name D2 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Mary Baldwin University will hire Millersville assistant Daniel Eacho as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Matt Griggs, who took over as the head coach at Lake Forest College back in mid-May. Eacho has been at Millersville since 2021, and spent three seasons on
Wisconsin-Eau Claire adds Smith, Peterson to Men’s Basketball Staff
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zach Malvik has completed his coaching staff by announcing the additions of Adam Smith and Nate Peterson as assistant coaches. Malvik, entering his first season as head coach of the Blugolds, has surrounded himself with coaches from the highest levels of college basketball. Peterson joins UW-Eau Claire from the University of Colorado, while