Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Colby College head coach Sean Rutigliano is on the move and will become an assistant at Kansas State. I first mentioned Rutigliano’s involvement with this one back on 3/18 (DAILY DIRT). Rutigliano was hired at Colby last spring following an six year run as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Coombe named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Lewis & Clark College
I mentioned this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 3/16. It’s now been made official. Here’s the release from Lewis & Clark on the hiring of Cory Coombe as their new head men’s basketball coach: Lewis & Clark College Director of Physical Education and Athletics Mark Pietrok has announced the hiring of Cory Coombe
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Root named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centre College
Centre College Athletics has named Gavin Root the permanent head coach of Centre Men’s Basketball, it was announced Monday. Root was elevated to interim head coach on September 11, 2025, following the retirement of former head coach, Greg Mason. Root also served as acting head coach during the final 10 games of 2024-25 season. “Centre Men’s Basketball has a long history of success over the past 60 years, from Tom Bryant to
Gilhooly promoted to full-time Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Stevenson
The Stevenson University men’s basketball program, led by head coach Jack Bors, has announced the promotion of Sean Gilhooly to a full-time assistant coach after previously serving in a part-time role with the Mustangs. “We are thrilled to promote Sean to our full-time assistant role. Adding Sean to our staff paid immediate dividends,” said Bors. “He is a
D3 NEWS: Ferry steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Albright; Chalupa elevated to Head Coach
After 25 seasons as Albright’s head men’s basketball coach, Rick Ferry announced on Monday, March 16 that he will be stepping down from his role. Ferry will remain as the college’s Athletic Director. Longtime assistant coach Matt Chalupa will be the next head coach of the Albright men’s basketball program. “It has been a true honor to lead Albright
D3 DIRT: Mount Aloysius opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Marcus Thomas is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Mount Aloysius College (PA). Thomas had spent the past five years as the Mounties head coach, where he put together a 30-95 (.240) record. His team finished this season with a 4-21
D3 NEWS: Kaiser steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Adrian
Head coach of the Adrian College men’s basketball team, Tim Kaiser, announced that he will be stepping down as coach on Monday. The Bulldogs finished the 2025-26 season in sixth-place in the MIAA and dropped the MIAA Quarterfinal game on the road to No. 3 Calvin. “We would like to thank Coach Kaiser for his hard work
D3 DIRT: Miller, Jr. out as Head Basketball Coach at Alvernia
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Mike Miller Jr. is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Alvernia. Miller, Jr. took over at Alvernia back in 2023 after the retirement of his father, Mike Miller, Sr. The younger Miller played for his father at Alvernia, and joined his staff after graduating in 2018. in his
Hollenbeck promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Regent University
The Regent University Athletic Department has announced the promotion of Barry Hollenbeck, to Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Previously, the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Hollenbeck just completed his second full season with the Royals and will take over the coaching duties effective immediately. Director of Athletics, Michael W. Allen, who stepped in to fill a void in December 2024 and brought stability to
D3 DIRT: Drake no longer Head Basketball Coach at St. Scholastica
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It appears that Jared Drake is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 St. Scholastica after just one season. Drake has been removed from the staff directory, and 404’d from his bio page. Drake took over at St. Scholastica after a stint as an assistant at D2 Arkansas Ft.
D2 NEWS: Parkside, Reigel Part Ways
Parkside Athletics and Luke Reigel have parted ways, concluding his 23-year tenure as head coach of the Parkside Men’s Basketball program. “On behalf of Ranger Athletics and the entire UW-Parkside community, we thank Coach Reigel for his dedication and leadership over the past two decades,” said Director of Athletics Adam Schemm ’08. “Luke’s commitment to our student-athletes, the
D3 DIRT: Creal Out at as Head Basketball Coach at Westminster College (MO)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Todd Creal is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Westminster College (MO). Creal took over at Westminster back in 2022 after a 13-year stint as the head coach at D3 MacMurray College (IL). During his time at WC, his teams went 19-82 (.188), including