Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two D3 Assistants Make the Jump to Division I I have heard that Wesleyan University (CT) assistant coach Matt Bielenda is headed to Boston University, where he will assume an administrative role (most likely as the Terriers’ new video coordinator). Bielenda spent the past two seasons at Wesleyan and helped guide
JUCO DIRT: Otero College set to hire D2 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Otero College will hire Eastern New Mexico assistant Tim Bowlen as their new head basketball coach. Bowlen was in his second go around as an assistant at ENMU this past season, after also serving on the Greyhounds staff from 2021-2023. In between stints in New
Broughton named AD and Head Basketball Coach at NJCAA Southern University at Shreveport
Rodney Broughton has been hired at Southern University at Shreveport as the Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach, bringing more than a decade of experience in collegiate coaching, recruiting, and athletic program development. Most recently, Broughton served as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Alabama A&M University, working under Head Coach Otis Hughley. During
Poindexter named Head Basketball Coach at NJCAA Kishwaukee College
Kishwaukee College hired Michael Poindexter Jr. as the next head coach for the Men’s Basketball team. Poindexter will take over this year as the 12th coach in program history. With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Poindexter brings a long resume of success and expertise to the Kish program. At the high school level, he
State Fair Community College hires Adams as Assistant Basketball Coach
State Fair Community College (SFCC) Roadrunners Head Basketball Coach Jeremy Jackson announced the hiring of Bryan Adams as the next assistant men’s basketball coach at SFCC. Adams brings experience as both a collegiate assistant coach and high school head coach, as well as collegiate playing experience to the position. Adams played college basketball at William
Shonder named Head Basketball Coach at Vermilion Community College
Matthew Shonder has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Vermilion Community College. Shonder was most recently an assistant at Andrew College (GA) and has previously held positions at Reinhardt University, the University of St. Francis, and Morton College. He takes over following the departure of Dawson Dickson, who resigned after two seasons
JUCO DIRT: Rainy River (MN) opens; Collins will become new Head Coach at Kirtland (MI)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Ernest Collins has stepped down as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Minnesota North Rainy River and will become the new head coach at NJCAA D2 Kirtland Community College (MI). Collins took over at Rainy River prior to last season and led the Voyageurs to a
JUCO DIRT: Scipio steps down as Head Coach at Denmark Tech, will become NAIA assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Patrick Scipio has stepped down as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Denmark Tech (SC). Scipio became the head coach at Denmark Tech in 2023 after serving as an assistant in the program. He also has also worked as a GA at SIUE. Scipio posted about his departure on social
JUCO NEWS: Ruffing becomes D1 assistant; Hoffman promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College (WI)
Bryant & Stratton College (WI) has named Kyle Hoffman its new head men’s basketball coach. He replaces Charles Ruffing who became an assistant at Western Illinois. Hoffman has had two stints with Bryant & Stratton (2020-22) and (2023-CUR). During his first two seasons, the Bobcats were above .500 in both seasons and advanced to the
Panola promotes Rollinson to Head Basketball Coach after Kuligoski dearts for Assistant job at Sam Houston State
Panola College has announced Robert Rollinson as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team. Rollinson served as assistant coach during the Ponies’ historic 2024-25 season, which saw the team capture the Region XIV Athletic Conference Championship and make a Final Four appearance at the NJCAA National Tournament. “I’m incredibly honored to lead the
OFFICIAL: Patrick Beilein named Head Basketball Coach at Mohawk Valley CC
I teased this one late last week on X…Patrick Beilein’s hiring at NJCAA D3 defending National Champion Mohawk Valley CC is now official. Here’s the release from the school: Mohawk Valley Community College has named Patrick Beilein of Fayetteville, N.Y., as Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball Team, part of the National Junior College Athletic
JUCO DIRT: Florida State College at Jacksonville Head Coach Putyrski takes overseas job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Florida State College at Jacksonville’s John Putyrski is on the move, and has taken a job as a head coach in Slovakia’s top professional league. Also, it sounds like current FCSJ assistant coach Toriano Andrews will replace Putyrski as the program’s head coach. Putyrski had a big-time