The Onondaga Community College Athletic Department is excited to announce the newest Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Mike Sugamosto. Mike Sugamosto is a native of Syracuse. He most recently comes from his head coaching position at Corning Community College, where led the Red Barons to a Region III Tournament berth. Prior to Corning, Sugamosto spent two years as the Lead Assistant Coach of
Eatmon returns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Shelton State
Shelton State Community College Athletics announced the return of Joe Eatmon as the men’s head basketball coach. Eatmon returns after a three-year hiatus during which he served as the College’s Dean of Community Relations. Eatmon stepped away from the court with an 182-39 (.821) career record, going 83-14 in Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) play.
JUCO DIRT: Shelton State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Reco Dawson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Shelton State. Dawson had been the Bucs head coach for the past three seasons, leading the program to a 38-46 mark during his tenure. Prior to his time at Shelton State, Dawson spent ten
Adams named Head Basketball Coach at Cleveland Community College
Cleveland Community College President Dr. Jason Hurst officially announced Jabarr Adams as the new Head Coach of the Yetis Men’s Basketball program. Adams succeeds former head coach Grayson Pierce. Adams, who joined the Yetis in 2024 as Associate Head Coach, brings a dynamic blend of collegiate and high school coaching experience, coupled with a passion
Garden City CC names Tommy DeSalme Head Basketball Coach
Tommy DeSalme, the architect of one of the fastest-pace offenses in Junior College hoops, and the author of a national runner-up finish at Cowley in 2021 was named the new head men’s basketball coach at Garden City Community College during a press conference in the Hall of Fame Room at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex.
JUCO DIRT: Iowa Central’s Kirsch to become D1 assistant; Denholm promoted to Head Coach at ICCC
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that NJCAA D2 Iowa Central head coach Ryan Kirsch will become an assistant at South Dakota State. Kirsch had previously worked for new SDSU head coach Bryan Petersen at Kirkwood CC. Kirsch took over at ICCC last spring following a stint as an assistant at
Northwest Mississippi CC names Redman as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Northwest Mississippi Community College has selected John Redman as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program, athletic director Jake Gordon announced Thursday. Redman joins the Rangers from Delta State University, where he spent the past seven seasons with the Statesmen as the associate head coach for Mike Nienaber’s coaching staff. “I am proud, honored and humbled to
JUCO DIRT: South Plains opening; Sowers to take D1 assistant job
According to a Jeff Goodman report South Plains College (TX) head coach Hayden Sowers will become an assistant on Ryan Pannone’s new staff at Arkansas State. Sowers led South Plains to a 29-7 record, and a spot in the NJCAA D1 Final Four this season. He took over as the head coach back in 2022,
JUCO DIRT: Downing named Head Basketball Coach at Seward County CC
Austin Downing has been named as the new head coach at Seward County CC according to a social media post that he made earlier today. Downing had been an assistant at Barton Community College for the past three seasons. The program has gone 86-19 during that time. More on this move once it becomes official.
Daily Dirt – 3/28/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Georgia Southwestern to Hire Cameron’s O’Connor Teased this one on X last night – D2 Georgia Southwestern is done. I can now confirm that GSW will hire current D2 Cameron University head coach Kevin O’Connor to replace Aaron Coombs who resigned earlier this month. O’Connor took over at Cameron in 2022 after
JUCO DIRT: Robinson out as Head Basketball Coach at South Arkansas College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Cameron Robinson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at South Arkansas College. Robinson has served as the head coach of the Stars since 2022, guiding his team to a 16-9 overall record (11-5 in conference play) this past season. In 2023-24, Robinson led the Stars
JUCO DIRT: Norman fired as Head Basketball Coach at Highland CC (IL)
Luke Norman, Highland Community College’s men’s basketball coach, was fired Wednesday in a 4–2 Board of Trustees vote. He had been on paid leave since February 28 after a post-game brawl involving his team. Despite strong community support, the board held a special meeting to decide his fate today. According to a report from WFIR,