Macomb Community College has tabbed Jeff Jayson as head men’s basketball coach, athletic director Bryan Rizzo announced. Jayson, well-known in the Southeast Michigan basketball community and beyond for his impact as a coach and a player, becomes the ninth head coach in program history. A highly successful coach at the high school and AAU levels, Jayson brings a championship
JUCO NEWS: Jenkins named Head Basketball Coach at Navarro
Navarro College announced today the hiring of Hunter Jenkins as the new head coach of the Bulldogs men’s basketball program. Jenkins officially assumes his duties on April 20, 2026, becoming the next leader of a proud program competing in Region XIV of the NJCAA. Jenkins brings a dynamic and accomplished coaching resume to Navarro College,
JUCO NEWS: Glover departs Fort Scott CC, named Head Basketball Coach at Colby CC
Colby Trojans Athletics has announced the hiring of Matt Glover as the new head coach of the Trojans men’s basketball program. Glover brings a strong background in player development, recruiting, and program management to Colby, most recently serving as head coach at Fort Scott since July 2024. In that role, he oversaw all aspects of
D2 DIRT: Spring Hill will hire Redman as Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) On Friday in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned that John Redman had departed NJCAA D1 Northwest Mississippi CC as the head basketball coach. I can now confirm through multiple sources that Redman will take over at his alma mater, D2 Spring Hill College (AL). Last season was Redman’s first and only
JUCO DIRT: Weatherford College to Hire Putyrski as Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that John Putyrski will be the new head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Weatherford College (TX). Putyrski spent last season as the head coach for BKM Lučenec in Slovakia’s top professional league. Prior to that, he had a strong two-year run as the head coach at NJCAA D2
JUCO DIRT: Triton College opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Brian Burns is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Triton College (IL). Burns took over as the head coach back in 2023 following a five year run as an assistant at the school. In his first season at Triton, Burns led the Trojans to a 34-3 record and
JUCO NEWS: Anne Arundel CC hires Delonte Joyce as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Anne Arundel Community College has announced the hiring of Delonte Joyce as head men’s basketball coach, bringing an accomplished background in coaching, education, and player development to the Riverhawks program. Joyce brings more than a decade of experience in basketball coaching, education, and player development. He joins AACC after six seasons as an assistant coach
Hendren departs Tallahassee State; named Assistant Coach at Georgia State
Tallahassee State College Athletics announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Corey Hendren will depart the College to accept an assistant coaching position with the Georgia State Panthers men’s basketball, joining the staff of newly appointed head coach Jon Cremins. Hendren, who was named head coach on April 27, 2023, leaves TSC after three successful
JUCO DIRT: Gulf Coast State set to open; Below taking D1 assistant job
I can confirm that Lane Below will depart NJCAA D1 Gulf Coast State and become an assistant coach at Florida International. Multiple players have now decommitted to the GSC due to the impending coaching change. Below had spent the past two seasons at GSC where he put together a including a 51-18 record, including a
Hargrove named Head Basketball Coach at Missouri State West Plains
Dillon Hargrove has been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NJCAA Missouri State West Plains. Hargrove had served as the head coach at fellow NJCAA member McCook CC (NE) since 2024. Hargrove’s squad went 18-14 (7-7) this pas season. Prior to his time at McCook, Hargrove spent four seasons at NJCAA D2 National
JUCO NEWS: Kramer takes over as Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln Land CC
Lincoln Land Community College has named Ben Kramer as the new head coach of the Loggers men’s basketball program. Kramer steps into the role after serving 15 seasons as an assistant for the Loggers. “I am incredibly excited and proud to announce Ben Kramer as our new head men’s basketball coach,” said Shanda Byer, vice president,
JUCO DIRT: Parkland College opening, Bowler headed to Eastern Michigan as an Assistant
John Bowler, who coached Parkland College to the 2025-26 NJCAA D2 National Championship, is on the move and will become an assistant at his alma mater Eastern Michigan. Bowler just wrapped up his third season at Parkland. He led the Cobras to a 29-7 record on their march to the National Title. Prior to his