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
Lane CC (OR) opens; Edwards becomes Assistant Basketball Coach at Idaho State
Lane Community College Head Coach CJ Edwards is on the move and has become an assistant at Idaho State. No official press release yet on the move, but ISU posted the following on X: Edwards had been the head coach at Lane CC since 2022. Last season, he led his team to a 20-8 (11-5)
Frazer departs Pasadena City College for D1 assistant job
In a little more than three years, head coach Ryan Frazer turned the Pasadena City College men’s basketball team into one of the top programs in Southern California. Frazer’s successful time at PCC though is coming to an end as he said he has accepted the position as an assistant coach at NCAA Division I
Cagle named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College (TCC) has named Turner Cagle as Interim Head Coach of the Titans Men’s Basketball Program, following Rachi Wortham’s departure to a coaching position at the four-year collegiate level. Cagle, a respected figure in the South Sound basketball community, brings decades of coaching experience, a deep connection to Tacoma, and a lifelong passion
Reco Dawson named Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Highlands
After an extensive national search, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has found its next men’s basketball head coach close to home. Director of Athletics Dr. Nicole Levering announced today that Reco Dawson will take the helm of the Chargers’ program. “I’m excited to welcome Reco Dawson as the new head men’s basketball coach at Georgia Highlands
JUCO NEWS: Dahl Resigns as Basketball Coach at John Wood CC; Banks Named Interim Head Coach
John Wood Community College has announced the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jonny Dahl. Assistant Coach Austin Banks will serve as Interim Head Coach. A search for a permanent Head Coach is underway. “We wish Coach Dahl all the best as he pursues other opportunities,” JWCC Athletic Director Adam Hightower shared. “Coach Banks knows
Daily Dirt – 7/1/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Longtime Northeastern Staffer Retiring After Six Decades in the Game Northeastern Coordinator of Basketball Advancement Tom Murphy is retiring after more than 60 years in college basketball. The long-time head coach at Hamilton (1970-2004), had been on Bill Coen’s staff at Northeastern for the past 19 seasons. During his tenure at