Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Jerrod Stanford will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Colby Community College (KS). Stanford was hired in July 2022 and posted a 32–60 record over three seasons, highlighted by a 17–14 mark during the 2024–25 campaign. Prior to Colby, the Saint John, Kansas native spent seven seasons as
JUCO NEWS: Giles out as Head Basketball Coach at NJCAA D1 Polk State
Brandon Giles is out as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Polk State College (FL). The college released the following on X this morning: Giles wraps up his tenure with a 119-144 mark over his nine seasons.
JUCO NEWS: Marquis retires as Head Basketball Coach at Tyler JC
Long-time Tyler JC head men’s Mike Marquis will retire from his position at the end of the season. The school honored him over the weekend with a ceremony prior to their game with Panola. Marquis has led the Tyler Junior College men’s basketball program since 2001, building one of the most consistent NJCAA programs in
JUCO DIRT: Newton out as Head Basketball Coach at Motlow State
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one earlier today on X, and can confirm that Justin Newton is out as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Motlow State (TN). Newton was in his first season at the school, where he led his team to a 16-10 (10-8) record. The Bucks have two
Miles CC Head Coach Chase Tait to step down from Basketball position at year end to become MCC AD
Following the completion of the 2025–26 Pioneer athletic season, Miles Community College (MCC) Athletic Director Jerry Olson will retire, and current MCC basketball coach Chase Tait has been named his successor. The MCC Athletic Department announced that Tait has been promoted from Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director to Athletic Director effective June
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at NJCAA D2 Labette CC; Jermaine Maybank named Interim Head Coach
Jason Hinson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Labette Community College (KS). He has been replaced on an interim basis by Jermaine Maybank. Maybank, who had previously served as an assistant at Labette, began this season as an assistant at Northern Oklahoma-Enid. He played collegiately at Independence CC, St. John’s,
Connors State Basketball Staff on leave following death of Ethan Dietz
Connors State head basketball coach Bill Muse and two unnamed assistant coaches have been placed on leave following the death of Sophomore forward Ethan Dietz on November 25th. The college released the following statement: Connors State College men’s basketball coach and athletic director Bill Muse will be taking a break from his coaching and athletic
Long added as Assistant Basketball Coach at USC Salkehatchie
Salkehatchie head men’s basketball coach Matt Lynch has announced the addition of David Long as assistant coach for the 2025-2026 season. Coach Long was the head coach at Summerville High School for the last 9 seasons, amassing a 136-78 record. Over the last three years, the Green Wave earned two undefeated region championships, two elite
Waniewski named Head Basketball Coach at Glen Oaks Community College
Glen Oaks Community College has announced the hiring of Sam Waniewski as the GOCC Men’s Basketball Head Coach for the 2025-26 season. Waniewski’s extensive experience and reputation for scouting, recruiting, skill development and academic oversight made him stand out during the search process, which began in late September. He hit the ground running and has
Daleo named Assistant Basketball Coach at Highland CC (IL)
Highland Community College (IL) Cougar Basketball has announced the addition of Chris Daleo as the new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Daleo, a Rockford native with over 30 years of international and professional coaching experience, joins Head Coach Erik Walton in leading the Cougars into the upcoming NJCAA Division I season. Daleo brings a remarkable resume
JUCO NEWS: Durham steps down at Cecil College; Chiazor named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Ed Durham has announced he is stepping down as Cecil College men’s basketball head coach. Assistant coach Emeka Chiazor will take over as the interim head coach for the 2025-26 season. Durham will remain as Cecil’s director of athletics. Durham spent nine seasons as Cecil’s head coach, capturing three Region 20 Division 2 championships. He
JUCO DIRT: Wilbur Wright set to hire former Chicago State assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that former Chicago State assistant Ramim Bhuiya will be named the next head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA Division I Wilbur Wright College in Chicago. Bhuiya brings a wealth of experience to Wright, having previously served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Framingham State, as well