Knox College Director of Athletics Daniella Irle announced the hiring of Ben Davis as the Prairie Fire head men’s basketball coach on Tuesday. Davis was selected from a search that included over 230 candidates. “We are thrilled to welcome Ben to our staff,” said Irle. “He has a great coaching background as a head coach
Birkey Named Head Basketball Coach at Olivet Nazarene
After serving as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2018-19 season, Olivet Nazarene University Athletics is excited to officially announce that Nick Birkey will remain as the Head Coach for the Tigers. Birkey becomes just the fourth coach in program history, after serving as an assistant coach for 10 seasons. “I am really
Hightower resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DIII Southwestern University (TX)
Southwestern University Pirates men’s basketball coach Janson Hightower announced he is leaving his position for other business opportunities in the Georgetown community. “It is with great regret that we announce the resignation of Coach Janson Hightower,” Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Glada Munt said. “We certainly support him in his decision to go
DIII DIRT: Hampden-Sydney College set to name new Head Coach
I have now heard from multiple sources that DIII Hampden-Sydney College (VA) is set to name Caleb Kimbrough as their new head basketball coach. An official announcement is expected as early as tomorrow. Kimbrough became the head coach at Huntingdon University midway through the 2016 season, after serving as the associate head coach at the
Hargraves named Head Men’s Basketball coach at Olivet College
Sam Hargraves has been named head men’s basketball coach at Olivet College, according to an announcement by Ryan Shockey, director of athletics. “This is an exciting time for our men’s basketball program,” said Shockey. “By hiring Sam, we have brought in a well-respected and well-known coach in the state of Michigan. We are honored for
Daily Dirt – 3/29/19
A bunch of things to wrap up a busy week… An early name at Buffalo is Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier. The former head coach at Siena (2001-05) is a Buffalo native who has also been an assistant at Texas, Florida, and Virginia. Will have more names soon. I can confirm that Clemson graduate
Steve Kollar Named New Men’s Basketball Coach at Concordia U Chicago
Steve Kollar has been appointed the 21st head coach in Concordia University Chicago men’s basketball history. Kollar comes to Concordia Chicago following a four year stint as head coach at Blackburn University. “I am incredibly honored and excited to be the next leader of the Concordia Chicago Men’s Basketball program, said Kollar. “I want to
Moore to retire at DIII Wooster following 2019-20 season
Steve Moore, quite simply one of the most successful basketball coaches in NCAA Division III history, has announced that he’ll retire from the College of Wooster at the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year. The 2019-20 season will mark Moore’s 33rd leading the Fighting Scots, and his 39th as a Div. III head coach. “I
Winters Named Head Basketball Coach at DIII Otterbein
Otterbein University has hired local Columbus native Andy Winters to be its next head coach for men’s basketball, announced Monday afternoon by Dawn Stewart, director of athletics. He takes over after the recent departure of Brian Oilar, who announced his resignation in late February following four years at the helm. Winters, 28, will transition to
Daily Dirt – 3/25/19
Some things to kick off what is expected to be a busy week… I have heard that Korn Ferry has the Vanderbilt search. Not a huge surprise since they just ran the recent AD search. Too early for any legit names here yet. I’ll have some soon though. The Luke Murray to Fairfield rumors are
Wingreen Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DIII Lancaster Bible College
The Lancaster Bible College Athletic Department has announced a coaching change, as Director of Athletics Pete Beers has accepted the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Andrew Wingreen effective April 1, 2019. Wingreen, the 13th head coach in program history, guided the Chargers to a 14-13 overall record this past season. Lancaster Bible won the
DIII DIRT: CCNY Opens
I have head from multiple sources who have told me that Paul Dail is out as the head basketball coach at DIII CCNY. Dail, a CCNY alum had been the Beavers head coach for the past two seasons. His team finished 6-19 (6-10 CUNYAC) this past season, and he wraps up his time at the