South Carolina State head men’s basketball coach Erik Martin has announced the hiring of one of his former players, Jarelle Redden, to the Bulldog coaching staff. Redden roles will include on the court coaching, recruiting, mentoring, and managing all social media duties pertaining to the men’s basketball program. Prior to South Carolina State, he most recently served as the
OFFICIAL: Cleo Hill, Jr. named Head Basketball Coach at UMES
In Friday’s DAILY DIRT, I mentioned that Cleo Hill, Jr. was the “hot” name at Maryland Eastern Shore. This move has now been made official – the veteran head coach has taken over at UMES. Here’s the release: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the hiring of Cleo Hill,
MEAC DIRT: UMES set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Jason Crafton is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Maryland Eastern Shore. It sounds like he informed his team of his departure in a meeting yesterday. Crafton has spent the past four seasons as the head coach at UMES, where he went
REPORT: UIC closing in on Norfolk State’s Jones
According to a report from Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman, UIC is in negotiations with Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones to become the Flames next head coach. Jones would replace Luke Yaklich who was released back on March 11th. More on this one when it becomes official.
Whitley promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Norfolk State
Norfolk State men’s basketball head coach Robert Jones announced Tuesday the promotion of NSU alum Steven Whitley to assistant coach. Whitley, entering his third year on the Spartans’ staff in 2023-24, was the team’s director of basketball operations for the last two seasons. A former Norfolk State star on the court, Whitley has transitioned seamlessly to the sidelines over the
Stewart named Head Basketball Coach at Coppin State
Coppin State University today named Larry Stewart (’06) as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Stewart returns to his alma mater after spending 14 years as an assistant coach at three of the other Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Maryland. Stewart served as an assistant at Bowie State for six seasons (2009-15) with the last three
OFFICIAL: Juan Dixon not returning to Coppin State
Following up on reports from last night. Coppin State has finally released a statement on Juan Dixon’s status: Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director Derek Carter today announced that Dixon is relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After fully evaluating the men’s basketball program and performance,
REPORT: Coppin State parts ways with Juan Dixon
Juan Dixon is no longer the head basketball coach at Coppin State according to a Jeff Goodman report. Dixon had spent the past six seasons as the Eagles head coach where he put together a 51-131 (.280) record. This past season, CSU went 9-23 (4-10 MEAC). The former Maryland standout, and NBA first round pick
OFFICIAL: Marks named Chief Program Strategist at Howard
Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 8/22 (DAILY DIRT). The hiring of Daniel Marks at Howard is now official. Here’s the release from Howard: Howard University men’s basketball head coach Kenneth Blakeney named Daniel G. Marks as the program’s first-ever Chief Program Strategist. In his new role at Howard, Marks will focus on growth in all areas of
OFFICIAL: Martin named Head Basketball Coach at SC State
Following-up on yesterday’s REPORT. South Carolina State has made Erik Martin’s hiring official – here’s the release from the school: Erik Martin, one of the top assistant coaches in Division I basketball, has been selected to lead the South Carolina State University men’s basketball program by Bulldogs Athletics Director Stacy L. Danley. “Coach Martin is
SC STATE DIRT: Bulldogs to name Big 12 Assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) In yesterday’s DAILY DIRT, I mentioned West Virginia assistant Erik Martin’s involvement at South Carolina State. That’s now a done deal – Martin will become the Bulldogs new head coach. Martin has TWEETED the following: Additionally, Martin told BlueGoldNews.com, “It’s difficult to move, because we have been here in Morgantown a
SC State announces consultant for Men’s + Women’s Basketball searches
The Department of Athletics at South Carolina State University has announced national searches for the next head men’s and women’s basketball coaches. CarrSports Consulting will assist with both searches. “We are excited to have the opportunity to search for the best head coaches for our basketball programs,” stated Director of Athletic Stacy Danley. “These programs are