Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier this morning (DII DIRT). It’s now been made official that a coaching change has been made at DII Assumption College, as Director of Athletics Jamie Marcoux announced that men’s basketball head coach Michael Harding has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I would like
DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Assumption College
I can confirm that DII Assumption College (MA) has made a change, and Mike Harding is no longer the Greyhounds head basketball coach. The team was informed late yesterday afternoon. Harding was hired at Assumption back in 2015 after serving as the associate head coach at UMass-Lowell for two seasons. Prior to that, he was
DII DIRT: Coker College Opens
I have heard from multiple great sources that Aric Samuel is out as the head men’s basketball coach at DII Coker College (SC). The athletic director informed the team of the move in a meeting earlier this evening. Samuel had spent three seasons as an assistant at Coker before being named as the head coach
Daily Dirt – 2/28/19
Things are starting to get busy. Here are a few small college things that I’ve heard… Kennesaw State posted their job yesterday (HERE). It’s still unclear if a search firm will be used, but I’ve heard that one of the Senior Associate AD’s is currently running the search. Too early for any legit non-speculative names
North Georgia Head Basketball Coach Faulkner Resigns
University of North Georgia athletic director Lindsay Reeves announced Tuesday, February 26 that head men’s basketball coach Chris Faulkner has resigned his position in order to accept a new role at UNG as the department’s Athletics Development Officer. As the new athletics development officer, Faulkner will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors and
Interim Tag Removed; Saladzius Named Head Basketball Coach at Roberts Wesleyan
Roberts Wesleyan Director of Athletics Bob Segave has announced current men’s basketball interim head coach Mark Saladzius will be named as the next head men’s basketball coach for the Redhawks. Saladzius will be the 16th coach in the program’s history, serving as the second head coach since the Redhawk’s joined the NCAA Division II. Saladzius graduated
Bailey out at DII Arkansas-Fort Smith
Justin Bailey is out as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Bailey was placed on administrative leave back in early January. UAFS released the following statement earlier today: “Justin Bailey, head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is no longer employed by the university. Because
Acting tag removed; Grady named Head Basketball Coach at Slippery Rock U.
Slippery Rock University has removed the “acting” tag from men’s basketball head coach Ian Grady, as announced Tuesday by Paul Lueken, SRU director of athletics. Grady has been installed as the full-time head coach of the men’s basketball program and will continue in that role next season. “Ian has done a tremendous job this season under some
Larry Holley Announces Retirement at William Jewell College
After four decades of service, William Jewell College head men’s basketball coach Larry Holley has announced that he will retire following the conclusion of the 2018-2019 season. There will be a formal recognition of Holley’s extraordinary career during his final home game, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, at the Mabee Center. “I am thankful for
REPORT: DII Pittsburg State (KS) Assistant Placed on Leave
According to a report by KOAM, Pittsburg State (KS) assistant coach Jon Gillam has been placed on administrative leave. He reportedly directed a racial slur towards the Central Missouri basketball staff during a game on January 12th. Interestingly enough, Gillam played collegiately at Central Missouri where he won a DII National Championship as a senior
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Perno named Head Basketball Coach at DII St. Rose
The College of Saint Rose announced today that Mike Perno has been named the head men’s basketball coach. “I am so pleased to name Mike Perno the new head coach of the men’s basketball program at Saint Rose,” said Saint Rose President Carolyn J. Stefanco. “Coach Perno embodies Golden Knights athletics, from his quiet confidence on
Slippery Rock Officially Parts Ways with Head Basketball Coach Kevin Reynolds
Slippery Rock University athletic director Paul Lueken has announced the University is ending its contractual relationship with Kevin Reynolds, head men’s basketball coach, effective Jan. 25, 2019. The University will pay Reynolds for the time remaining on his contract including salary, medical and supplemental benefits, retirement contributions and life insurance premiums through June 4, 2021 as