Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Multiple sources have told me that NJCAA D1 Daytona State is set to name Florida Gulf Coast assistant Joey Cantens as their new head men’s basketball coach. Cantens has been an assistant at FGCU since 2018 – he also worked as the DBO there from 2011-14. The Miami native played at
Gossett named Head Basketball Coach at Southwestern CC (IA)
Brandon Gossett is the new men’s basketball coach at Southwestern Community College, Athletic Director Doug North announced today. Gossett will take over after Devin Kastrup announced his resignation at the conclusion of a successful season. The Spartans are coming off an above .500 season which included five wins over top-25 nationally-ranked teams. Gossett comes to
Mackay named Head Coach at Neosho County CC
The Neosho County Panther Men’s Basketball team has a new face of their program (Pending Board Approval). After a National search, Luke Mackay stood out at the top of the list, of some very quality candidates. The Australian native brings: a wealth of experience, organization, passion, and a love for Junior College basketball. Coach Luke
OFFICIAL: Cabrera named Head Basketball Coach at Tallahassee CC
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported on Tuesday morning (JUCO DIRT). Tallahassee CC has made the hiring of Rick Cabrera official – they released the following this afternoon: Tallahassee Community College Director of Athletics Rob Chaney has announced the hire of Arkansas State assistant Rick Cabrera as the Eagles’ new men’s basketball head
DAILY DIRT: Two Michigan JUCO’s hire new head coaches
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two Michigan JUCO’s have just filled their vacant head coaching positions: Delta College: Vincent Turner will replace Christopher Weakley as the Pioneers head coach. Turner had most recently served as the head coach Northwest HS (TN), and also spent four seasons as the head coach at NAIA Michigan-Dearborn. An official announcement
JUCO DIRT: Arkansas State assistant to take over at Tallahassee CC
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tallahassee CC will name Arkansas State assistant Rick Cabrera as their next head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Zach Settembre, who became an assistant at Coastal Carolina earlier this spring. Cabrera has been as ASU for the past two seasons, and spent the previous two seasons
JUCO DIRT: Miami Dade College opens
I can confirm that Kevin Ledoux has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Miami Dade College. Ledoux had spent the past five seasons as the Sharks head coach, and served as an assistant in the program for three seasons before that. During his tenure at MDC, Ledoux compiled a 57-78
Radenkovich named Head Basketball Coach at Morton College
Nick Radenkovich brings a clear vision for Morton College and he’s thrilled for the opportunity to share it as the program’s new head men’s basketball coach. Radenkovich’s vision took shape from his association in the game at the highest levels. The graduate of Downers Grove South High School worked as a student-manager at an NCAA
Nizam named Head Basketball Coach at Macomb CC (MI)
Hassan Nizam has been named the new head coach for the Macomb Community College men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Bryan Rizzo announced. Nizam—well-known across in the basketball world as “Coach Niz”—steps into the role for Blake Jackson, who served as interim head coach last season following the retirement of longtime head coach, Jim Twigg.
JUCO DIRT: McHenry County College (IL) hires new Head Basketball Coach
There has been a men’s basketball coaching change at NJCAA D2 McHenry County College (IL). Kelly Love, who had been the Scots head coach for the past three seasons is out and has been replaced by Rashim Lettsome. Love was hired as an assistant at MCC back in 2012 before being elevated to the top
Mealer named Head Basketball Coach at Jones College
One of the state’s most highly successful prep basketball coaches is coming to Jones College. Newton Mealer, who has guided Center Hill High School in Olive Branch for the past 12 seasons, was introduced as the 17th men’s basketball head coach at Jones College. He was unanimously approved by the college’s Board of Trustees during a
JUCO DIRT: Cotten returns to Lincoln Trail
Junsie Cotten has taken over as the new head men’s basketball coach at Lincoln Trail College (IL). This will be Cotten’s second stint as the head coach at LTC, as he previously held the same position there from 2005-10. During his first stint at Lincoln Trail, Cotten’s led his 2007 squad to the Region 24