Belhaven University and Vice President and Director of Athletics, Scott Little, have announced the hiring of Boomer Roberts as the next head coach to lead the Men’s Basketball program. “We’re excited to welcome the Roberts family to Belhaven and can’t wait to have Boomer on campus to lead our young men”, said Little. “Our program has had a
Daily Dirt – 5/13/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few quick things while hoping JT isn’t out for the 2025-26 season and wondering why the Karen Read trial was unexpectedly canceled for the day… I have heard that Kentucky graduate assistant Leander Ridgeway is on the move and will become the assistant video coordinator for the Utah
Gettysburg hires Carroll as Assistant Basketball Coach
Gettysburg Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Joey Carroll as their new Assistant Coach via a social media post earlier today: Coaching Experience Highlights:• Assistant Coach – Gettysburg College (2025–Present)• Graduate Assistant – University at Buffalo (2023–2025)• Student Assistant Coach – Gettysburg College (2021–2023) Education:• B.A. in Political Science – Gettysburg College (‘22)• M.A.
D3 DIRT: Colby College set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my post on X from yesterday…I have heard from multiple sources that Damien Strahorn is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D3 Colby College, with an official announcement coming this week. Strahorn had spent the past 14-seasons as the head coach at his alma mater where he
Dorsey resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centenary
Chris Dorsey has resigned as Centenary’s head men’s basketball coach to pursue other opportunities, Athletics Director David Orr announced. “I had the privilege to be part of Coach Dorsey’s hiring committee here at Centenary and continued to be impressed with his leadership for Centenary Men’s Basketball,” said Orr. Chris is a great Coach and an
Daily Dirt – 5/9/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Fowler Emerging as Top Choice at Saginaw Valley State I have heard from multiple sources that Western Michigan associate head coach Chris Fowler is the leader for the opening at D2 Saginaw Valley State. Fowler has been on the WMU staff for the past three seasons, and has also worked at
Goldsmith named Head Basketball Coach at Middlebury
Middlebury has named Matt Goldsmith as the Russell L. Reilly Head Coach of Men’s Basketball. Goldsmith has spent the last 10 seasons at the helm of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) men’s basketball program and will assume his role with the Panthers on May 27. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt as our new
D3 Lewis & Clark College makes Men’s Basketball Coaching Change
Lewis & Clark College has begun their search for a new head coach to lead their men’s basketball program. Director of Athletics Mark Pietrok announced that Lewis & Clark College is looking for a new head coach, after Tim McCrory led the program for the past seven years. “We appreciate the work Tim has put in to build our program and
Horner named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Buena Vista
Buena Vista University Director of Athletics, Amy Maier, has announced the hiring of Jeff Horner as the program’s next head men’s basketball coach. Horner replaces Trevor Johnson who resigned in April to take on a new career opportunity. “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Jeff Horner as the next men’s basketball head coach
D3 NEWS: VanderWal departs Marietta; Named Head Basketball Coach at Trine
Trine University has selected Jon VanderWal, a veteran coach with a history of NCAA tournament success, to head its men’s basketball program. VanderWal compiled a 341-150 (.695) record in 18 years at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. Under his leadership, the Pioneers reached the NCAA Tournament nine times, with a record of 14-9 in tournament
D3 DIRT: Piedmont University (GA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Piedmont University (GA) is open, as head coach Greg Neeley has departed to become the Director of Athletics at nearby Tallulah Falls School. Neeley went 145-158 (.479) in his 12-seasons at Piedmont, including an 11-15 (3-9 CCS) mark this past year. Neeley also spent one season
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: McDuffie named Head Basketball Coach at Greensboro College
The Greensboro College Athletics department has announced the hiring of Greensboro College alum Michael McDuffie as its 16th Men’s Basketball Head Coach in program history. McDuffie, who played for the Pride from 2005-2009, has been an assistant coach for the Pride under two different coaching regimes, including a stint as the Interim Head Coach during the 2024-2025