Tallahassee State College is announcing two key leadership hires that will help shape the future of Eagle Athletics. The College has named Brett Rutherford as Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and Trent Short as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, bringing experienced, student-focused leaders to one of the top athletics programs in the Florida College System.
OFFICIAL: Polk State hires Speights as Head Basketball Coach
I mentioned this move earlier this morning (JUCO DIRT). It’s now been made official – Marreese Speights has been named as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Polk State College (FL). Here’s the announcement PSC: Former NBA center Marreese Speights has been named the new head coach of Polk State College Basketball. Speights played
JUCO DIRT: Marreese Speights set to be named Head Basketball Coach at Polk State
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Polk State (FL) will hire former NBA player Marreese Speights as their new head men’s basketball coach. Speights, who was the 16th pick in the 2008 draft, spent ten seasons in the NBA with six different teams. He won a title with the Golden State
JUCO NEWS: Tucker named Head Basketball Coach at Harper College
Harper College has named Jason Tucker as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program ahead of the 2026–27 season. Tucker brings nearly two decades of coaching experience at the high school level across the Chicagoland area, along with a strong reputation for player development, program building, and community engagement. His background aligns closely
DAILY DIRT – 5/11/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Mercyhurst assistant Derek Spanellis is on the move and will become the head coach at St. Albans School in DC. Spanellis joined the Mercyhurst staff last spring following a stint as an assistant at his alma mater Dickinson. He has also
JUCO NEWS: Sweeney named Head Basketball Coach at Gulf Coast State
Story Courtesy: Elizabeth Sinnott, Gulf Coast State Director of Marketing & Communications Gulf Coast State College is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Sweeney as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Sweeney will begin work immediately to assist with the recruiting efforts for the 2026-2027 basketball season. Coach Sweeney joins Gulf Coast after spending the past two
JUCO NEWS: Reed Ridder named Head Basketball Coach at Daytona State
Daytona State College has announced the hiring of Reed Ridder as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, ushering in a new era for the Falcon men’s basketball program. Ridder brings a strong passion for player development, competitive excellence, and program building to Daytona State College. Known for his commitment to developing student-athletes both on and
JUCO NEWS: Chris Martin named Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Arizona
Eastern Arizona College has named Chris Martin as its new men’s basketball head coach, promoting the former assistant following the departure of Cameron Turner to the University of Alaska Anchorage. “Chris brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm to our program, and he played a pivotal role in elevating our men’s team to national prominence,” said EA
Kansas City Kansas Community College hires Tucker as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Kansas City Kansas Community College has announced the hiring of Taylor Tucker as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Tucker joins KCKCC after spending the past five seasons at Des Moines Area Community College, where he most recently served as associate head coach. During his five seasons with the Bears,
JUCO DIRT: Ranger set to hire former Tarleton assistant Ashton Arnold as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Ranger College will hire Ashton Arnold as their new head men’s basketball coach. Last season was Arnold’s first on the head coach Billy Gillispie’s staff at Tarleton (side note: Gillispie had served as the head coach at Ranger from 2015-20). Prior to his time at
JUCO DIRT: Eggleston out, Cavaco in at Lorain County CC
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Marty Eggleston is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Lorain County CC (OH). Eggleston had been the head coach at LCCC since 2013. Although this year’s team finished just a 6-24 (4-12), they did capture the Region 12 D3 title. Multiple sources have
JUCO NEWS: Itawamba hires Rod Barnes as Head Basketball Coach
Itawamba Community College has made a major move for its men’s basketball program, naming veteran college coach Rod Barnes as the Indians’ new head coach. Barnes brings decades of NCAA experience to Fulton, including head coaching stops at Ole Miss, Georgia State and Cal State Bakersfield. A Mississippi native and former Ole Miss standout, Barnes