Johns Hopkins men’s basketball head coach Josh Loeffler announced today the hiring of Conor Dow as an assistant coach for the Blue Jays. Dow comes to Hopkins after a one-year stint at Ithaca. “We are thrilled to welcome Conor to Johns Hopkins,” said Loeffler. “He has great energy, a passion for the game and for teaching and a wealth of
OFFICIAL: Ferrum hires Corrigan as new Head Basketball Coach
I teased this one on Twitter over the weekend. It’s now a done deal… Director of Athletics John Sutyak has announced the hiring of Pat Corrigan as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Ferrum College. Corrigan served as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Ferrum in 2018-19, then was promoted to Associate Head Coach for the 2019-20
OFFICIAL: McSloy takes over as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Drew University
I first mentioned this move on 6/16 (D3 DIRT)…it’s now been made official. St. Joseph’s (LI) head coach Mike McSloy has taken over at Drew University. Here’s the release from DU: Michael McSloy has been selected as the new men’s basketball coach at Drew University, Director of Athletics Christa Racine has announced. McSloy comes to the Forest from St.
OFFICIAL: Pratt opens as Thompson heads to NYU as Assistant Coach
Following-up on my D3 DIRT from 6/13. Chris Thompson has officially been named as an assistant coach at NYU. Here’s the release: Chris Thompson has been announced as an assistant coach of New York University’s men’s basketball program, becoming the first addition to newly-hired Head Coach Dave Klatsky‘s staff. Thompson has coached at the Division III level
D3 DIRT: Drew University to hire current D3 head coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Mike McSloy will be hired as the next head men’s basketball coach at Drew University (NJ). McSloy has been the head coach at St. Joseph’s University (NY) for the past three seasons. This year, his squad finished 15-9 (11-5 Skyline), and advanced to the
D3 DIRT: Penn State Abington set to announce new Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from great sources that D3 Penn State Abington intends to name Ryan Van Zelst as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Van Zelst has been on the staff at D3 University of Scranton since the 2015-16 season, and was elevated to the role of associate head coach prior
Jusianiec resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Alfred State
Alfred State head basketball coach Jerry Jusianiec announced his resignation earlier this week after leading the Pioneers for the past twenty-three seasons. Jerry is excited about future professional opportunities and, though he will miss college coaching, looks forward to spending nights and weekends watching and supporting his children’s athletic and extracurricular activities. In those 23
OFFICIAL: McClendon named Head Basketball Coach at Springfield College
Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on June 1st (D3 DIRT). The hiring of Michael McClendon at Springfield College has now been made official. Here’s the release from SC: Springfield College Director of Athletics, Dr. Craig Poisson, is pleased to announce that Michael McClendon has been named the head men’s basketball coach and
D3 DIRT: Pratt (NY) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my TWEET from this weekend… I can confirm that D3 Pratt Institute (NY) head coach Chris Thompson will step down and become an assistant on Dave Klatsky’s new staff at D3 NYU. Thompson took over at Pratt last May, following a five-year stint as an assistant at D3 Stevens
Former Adrian Head Coach Lindsay joins Trine Basketball Staff
The Trine University men’s basketball team and head coach Brooks Miller have announced the hiring of assistant coach Kyle Lindsay heading into the 2022-23 season. Most recently, Lindsay was the head coach at fellow Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) school, Adrian College. From 2016-2021, he led his alma mater to their first MIAA Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in
DeWitt Resigns, Becker tabbed Head Coach at D3 North Central U (MN)
“Dan DeWitt has played a pivotal role in establishing North Central University men’s basketball as a force to be reckoned with in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. In his time at NCU, we have achieved steady improvement on the court each year while continuing to produce the quality Christian leaders that exemplify North Central graduates. I would
Falke promoted to Head Coach at D3 Texas Lutheran
Austin Falke, who helped guide the Bulldogs to four NCAA Tournament Appearances and four SCAC Championships as an assistant, has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Texas Lutheran University, Director of Athletics Bill Miller announced today. He succeeds Head Coach Mike Wacker, who announced his retirement yesterday. “I am very blessed and