The Trine University men’s basketball team has announced the addition of Adam Beam to the coaching staff. Beam joins the Thunder coaching staff after spending the past two seasons at Adrian College. “We are excited to welcome Adam Beam to our coaching staff at Trine University” said Thunder Head Coach Jon VanderWal. “Adam comes highly recommended, understands the MIAA
OFFICIAL: Rowan hires DePersia as Head Basketball Coach
Following up on something that I first mentioned on Monday (DAILY DIRT 2)…Rob DePersia has officially been named as the head basketball coach at D3 Rowan University (NJ). The school has released the following statement on his hiring: Rob DePersia has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Rowan University, marking a return to
OFFICIAL: Duffy named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Mount Saint Mary College
I mentioned this one on Monday (DAILY DIRT 2). It’s now official…Mike Duffy has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Mount Saint Mary College (NY). Here’s the release from the college: Mount Saint Mary College Director of Athletics Samantha Howe has announced the hiring of Mike Duffy as the next Head
OFFICIAL: James Johnson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Ferrum
Following up on something that I mentioned yesterday (DAILY DIRT)…James Johnson has officially been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater Ferrum College. Here’s the official release from the school: Director of Athletics Cleive Adams has announced the hiring of James Johnson as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Ferrum College.
DAILY DIRT – 5/11/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Mercyhurst assistant Derek Spanellis is on the move and will become the head coach at St. Albans School in DC. Spanellis joined the Mercyhurst staff last spring following a stint as an assistant at his alma mater Dickinson. He has also
D3 NEWS: Lyon hires Orr as new Head Basketball Coach
Lyon College Athletic Director Kevin Jenkins has announced that Thomas Orr has been named the new head coach of Scots men’s basketball. “We are extremely excited to have Coach Orr join our athletic department and lead our men’s basketball program,” said Jenkins. “Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and a high level of energy that will be
D3 DIRT: Maine Farmington’s Newton set to take over at Muhlenberg
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Muhlenberg College intends to hire Maine Farmington’s Quinn Newton as their new head men’s basketball coach. Newton has been the head coach at UMF for the past two seasons where he has gone 36-19 (.655), which includes a 23-6 (17-1 NAC) record this past year. Newton’s
D3 NEWS: Twiddy promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Mount Union
The Mount Union Department of Athletics announced the promotion of Josh Twiddy to head men’s basketball coach starting for the upcoming 2026-27 season. “First, I would like to thank Director of Athletics Mike Parnell, President Greg King, and Vice President Pat Heddleston for their continued support and for the opportunity to continue the momentum and success here at
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Webb named Head Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-Stout
University of Wisconsin-Stout Director of Athletics Erin Sullivan has named Tom Webb as the 17th head coach in the history of the Blue Devil men’s basketball program. Webb takes over the program after serving as interim head coach during the 2025-26 season. “Tom has demonstrated strong leadership, a deep commitment to our student-athletes, and a clear vision for the
D3 DIRT: Christopher Newport’s Krikorian on the move, will become D1 assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that D3 Christopher Newport head coach John Krikorian is on the move and will become an assistant at Elon. Krikorian is coming off a Division III Final Four run this past season (25-6) and wraps up an incredible 15-year run at CNU that included a
Kreidler named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois College
lllinois College has named Jonathan Kreidler its new assistant men’s basketball coach, it was announced today by IC Head Coach Steve Schweer. “We are excited to welcome Jon to Jacksonville and to Illinois College. Our goal is always to surround our program with the best people we can find, and we believe we have done that with Coach
D3 DIRT: Delaware Valley set to open; Kaba taking D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that D3 Delaware Valley will open as head coach Muhamadou Kaba is expected to be hired as an assistant at D1 Lafayette. Kaba has spent the past five seasons at DelVal, going 60-68 (.469). This past year, his team went 10-15 (4-10 MAC Freedom). Prior to his time