Following up on something that I first reported early this morning (D3 DIRT)… Keene State has officially tabbed David Hastings as the Acting Head Basketball Coach for the 2023-24 season. Here’s the press release from the school: The Keene State College Department of Athletics and Recreation is pleased to announce that David Hastings will serve as acting
D3 DIRT: Keene State set to name interim head coach today
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard through multiple sources that D3 Keene State College will elevate associate head coach David Hastings to the role of interim head coach as early as today. Hastings would replace his former boss Ryan Cain, who took over at Johns Hopkins late last month. Hastings began on the Keene
Former Franklin Pierce head coach Chadbourne takes over as WBB HC at D3 Southern Maine
A veteran in the coaching ranks, David Chadbourne, has been named the next head coach of the University of Southern Maine women’s basketball team. University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean made the announcement as the Huskies prepare for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. Chadbourne replaces Samantha Norris who led the Huskies for eight seasons
OFFICIAL: Ferry named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Rhode Island College
Following up on something that I first reported back on May 3rd (D3 DIRT). Former Holy Cross assistant Sam Ferry has officially taken over as the head coach at Rhode Island College. Here is the press release from RIC: Rhode Island College introduced Sam Ferry as its new head men’s basketball coach at a press conference held
Plymouth St. MBB assistant Arsenault takes over Panthers WBB program
Plymouth State University alumnus Curtis Arsenault ’17 will take the reins as the next head coach of the women’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Kim Bownes announced on Thursday. Arsenault, a 1,000-point scorer for the men’s program who played from 2013-17, replaces Leah Swanson, who resigned following the season after four years at the helm. Arsenault spent the last two years as
Romano rejoins Rhode Island College Basketball Staff
Rhode Island College has named Mike Romano as an assistant men’s basketball coach. “I am very excited to be back at Rhode Island College,” Romano said. “There is a tremendous basketball tradition here and I am looking forward to helping the program get back to the top of the Little East.” “Mike was here at Rhode Island College for
Klee named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Connecticut
Western Connecticut State University Head Coach Guy Rancourt has announced the hiring of Jacob Klee as a new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Klee replaces Nolan Meehan who served two seasons with Rancourt and has recently accepted a position at Division I Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. “Coach Klee is a terrific addition to the WestConn basketball program,” said
Rhode Island College adds Bland as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Rhode Island College has named Josh Bland as an assistant men’s basketball coach. He will assist Head Coach Tom Glynn with all phases of the RIC men’s basketball program. “I would like to thank Tom and Athletic Director Don Tencher for welcoming me into the Anchorman Family,” Bland said. “I look forward to getting to know
Sanicola named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine Director of Athletics Al Bean has announced the hiring of Robert Sanicola as the 16th head men’s basketball coach in Huskies’ program history. Sanicola takes over the Huskies, replacing former coach Karl Henrikson ’79 who retired this July. “We are very excited to welcome Rob Sanicola to our staff as our
D3 DIRT: Southern Maine set to open
Following-up on my TWEET from last night…I have heard from multiple sources that University of Southern Maine head men’s basketball coach Karl Henrikson has told his team that he is retiring. Henrickson has spent the past eighteen seasons at his alma mater USM, where he went 152-294 (.341). The state of Maine coaching veteran also
WestConn adds Meehan to Men’s Basketball Staff
Western Connecticut State University men’s basketball coach Guy Rancourt has announced the hiring of Nolan Meehan in the position of assistant coach, replacing Cooper Tinsley who has moved on to Fordham University. Meehan departs the Villanova men’s basketball program after being under Jay Wright’s tutelage since 2017. In that span Meehan was part of three
Tinsley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Western Connecticut
Western Connecticut State University has announced the hiring of Cooper Tinsley as an assistant coach with the men’s basketball program. A native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Tinsley’s experience at the collegiate and professional levels will be well-utilized at WestConn. This summer he was in Las Vegas, Nevada taking part in the NBA’s Sports Business