Following-up on my report from earlier today (D3 DIRT)… Matt Bolton has officially been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at University of the Ozarks. Here is the official release from the school: University of the Ozarks has promoted Matt Bolton to head men’s basketball coach, it was announced by athletic director Jimmy
D3 DIRT: University of the Ozarks set to hire from within
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that the University of the Ozarks (AR) will hire Matt Bolton as their new head men’s basketball coach. Bolton had served as an assistant for the Eagles last season, and will replace his former boss Travis Carruthers who departed earlier this spring after five seasons
Bialek named Head Coach at D3 Houghton College
Jeremy Bialek has joined the Houghton College Department of Athletics as the 11th head coach of the men’s basketball program, Houghton Director of Athletics Matthew Webb announced today. Bialek comes to Houghton after serving as assistant coach at Trinity Christian College for the past three seasons. At TCC, Bialek was charged with practice planning, game strategy, individual development,
OFFICIAL: McLaughlin named Head Coach at D3 Bridgewater State
I confirmed this one a loooong time ago (D3 DIRT – 4/26). It’s finally been made official – Matt McLaughlin has officially been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D3 Bridgewater State University. Here’s the the release by BSU: Bridgewater State University Associate Vice President of Athletics and Student Wellness, Dr. Marybeth Lamb,
Keckler named Head Basketball Coach at Moravian
Moravian University has selected Darryl Keckler as its new Head Men’s Basketball Coach effective May 31. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Coach Keckler to Moravian University and the Athletic Department as our new men’s basketball coach,” stated Director of Athletics & Recreation and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mary Beth Spirk. “He is a proven winner and
Figueroa named Head Basketball Coach at D3 North Central College
North Central College athletic director Jim Miller ’86 has announced the hiring of Anthony Figueroa as the 19th head coach in the 120-year history of the Cardinals’ men’s basketball program. “We’re excited to welcome Coach Figueroa to North Central after an outstanding coaching tenure at Parkland,” Miller said. “His teams have competed at a high level and
Belmont DBO Hedgepeth named Head Coach at D3 Berry College
Berry College President Dr. Stephen Briggs and Director of Athletics Dr. Angel Mason are pleased to announce the hire of Mick Hedgepeth as the Vikings next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “It is an honor and joy to accept the head men’s basketball coaching position at Berry College,” said Hedgepeth. “I am extremely appreciative of the opportunity to join Berry’s
D3 DIRT: NYU Search Update
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from a bunch of people on this one. It sounds like the final group at for the open head coach position at D3 NYU is: Donny Guerinoni – Assistant Coach Harvard David Klatsky – Assistant Coach Colgate Justin Simon – Assistant Coach Yale According to people close to this
D3 DIRT: Ferrum College opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tyler Sanborn is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D3 Ferrum. Not a ton of inside info on this one – I just know that Ferrum paid us to advertise the open position (HERE). Sanborn had been the head coach at Ferrum since 2017 and
Kershaw named Head Basketball Coach at Carleton College
Carleton College named Ryan Kershaw its head men’s basketball coach. He is the 12th head coach in the program’s 112-year history and replaces Guy Kalland, who announced his retirement in March following 38 seasons at the helm of the Knights. Kershaw recently completed his ninth season as the lead men’s basketball assistant coach at Carleton and has served
D3 DIRT: Muskingum opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one on twitter on Friday… It’s now confirmed – D3 Muskingum has opened as Newark Catholic HS in Ohio has announced Travis Schwab as their new head basketball coach. Schwab had been the head coach at Muskingum since 2015, and has compiled a record of 56-112 (.333). His
Loyd named Head Basketball Coach at D3 DePauw
Rusty Loyd, head men’s basketball coach at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology since 2014, is DePauw’s selection as head men’s basketball coach. He replaces Bill Fenlon who is retiring after 30 years at the helm. Loyd becomes just the sixth DePauw head coach in the last 64 years. “I am humbled and honored to accept the head