North Park University has named Sean Smith as the head men’s basketball coach. “After a search that produced over 150 applicants, Coach Smith’s background and experience proved to be the perfect fit within the university, the athletic department and the men’s basketball team,” said John Born, Director of Athletics. “We are thrilled to welcome him as
Brown promoted to Head Coach at D3 Covenant
Covenant director of athletics Dr. Tim Sceggel announced Josh Brown as the next head men’s basketball coach for the Scots. Brown, the lead assistant for the Scots the last three seasons, becomes the 17th head coach in program history. He replaces Neal Young, who announced his departure earlier this week to become the head coach at Ohio Northern University. “I am
D3 DIRT: Houghton College opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Lance Westberg is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Houghton College (NY). Westberg was hired at Houghton back in 2019 after a five-year stint as an assistant at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. During his three seasons at HC, Westerg put together a 10-48 (.172)
D3 DIRT: Wilmington College (OH) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that K.C. Hunt is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D3 Wilmington College (OH). Hunt, who had been the head coach at WC for the past fifteen seasons, finishes his tenure with the second most wins in school history (185). He led the Quakers to Ohio
Young named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Ohio Northern
Neal Young has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Ohio Northern. Young comes to ONU after winning three USA South titles in five seasons as head coach at Covenant (Ga.) College. “I would like to thank Dr. DiBiasio and Tom Simmons as well as the rest of the hiring committee for this incredible
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Boateng named Head Basketball Coach at CCNY
Spencer Boateng, interim men’s basketball coach at The City College of New York, has been named head coach of the program in a full capacity. His appointment was announced by CCNY Interim Director of Athletics Steve Macias. “I’m pleased to announce that Spencer will be taking over the reins of the CCNY men’s basketball program,” said
D3 DIRT: University of the Ozarks opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Travis Carruthers is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 University of the Ozarks (AR). Carruthers had been the Eagles head coach for the past five seasons. In 2020-21, during a COVID shortened campaign, Carruthers led his squad to the American Southwest
D3 DIRT: NYU set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Dagan Nelson will step away as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 NYU. Nelson was hired as the head coach at NYU back in the spring of 2018. In his four years with the Violets, he went 30-45 (.400). His team did not
Daily Dirt II – 3/28/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) So busy today, I needed round 2 of the DD. Here you go… Richmond assistant Kevin Hovde is headed to Florida where he will rejoin new Gators head coach Todd Golden. Hovde was the associate head coach under Golden at San Francisco from 2019-21, and an assistant at USF from 2016-19.
OFFICIAL: Pollard named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Thomas College
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT on Sunday Night – it’s now been made official. Thomas College has named Marquis Pollard as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release from the college: On Wednesday Director of Athletics Christopher Parsons named Marquis Pollard the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Thomas. “I am
NIU’s Christiansen named Head Coach at D3 Aurora
Following-up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on 3/17 (Daily Dirt). Northern Illinois assistant Steve Christiansen has been named as the head coach at D3 Aurora University. Here’s the official release from the school: Aurora University today announced the hiring of Steve Christiansen as Head Coach of the AU men’s basketball program. “I am honored to take
Raridon departs D3 North Central; Named Head Coach at NAIA Hastings
Hastings College Athletic Director B.J. Pumroy announced today that Hastings College alum Todd Raridon (’80) will return to Hastings College as the head basketball coach after spending the past 18 years at North Central College (IL). “Having the opportunity to hire a highly respected veteran coach with ties to the campus led us to bringing Todd Raridon back to Hastings College,”