Mentioned this move in today’s DAILY DIRT. Here’s the official release from Nebraska Kearney announcing the hiring of Marty Levinson: Marty Levinson has been hired as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Director of Athletics Marc Bauer announced today. UNK will formally introduce Levinson April 5 (Friday) at 9 a.m. in the Health
Billeter named Head Basketball Coach at Emporia State
Emporia State University Vice President, Director of Athletics David Spafford has announced that two-time National Coach of the Year Tom Billeter, will be the newest head coach of the Hornet men’s basketball program. An introductory press conference will be held on Tuesday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sauder Alumni Center on the Emporia
BREAKING: Lofton resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Nebraska Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney head men’s basketball coach Kevin Lofton is resigning from his position effective immediately. Lofton has been part of the UNK program since 1995, serving as a graduate assistant, assistant head coach, associate head coach, co-head coach and head coach during that time. Assistant coach Antoine Young will lead the Lopers for the
Karleskint resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Central Missouri
University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach. “UCM athletics thanks Doug and his family for all of their contributions and for being such a positive
Smith promoted to Assistant Coach at D2 Missouri Western
Longtime Missouri Western State University Men’s Basketball team manager turned graduate assistant Weston Smith has been hired as the program’s second current full-time assistant coach. Head Coach Will Martin announced Smith’s promotion this Thursday, cementing the new assistant coach’s role after first joining the team in 2016. Smith was the team’s manager from fall 2016 to spring 2020 before
Pittsburg State named Boschee as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Pittsburg State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jim Johnson announced today that Jeff Boschee has been hired as the Gorillas’ new men’s basketball coach. Boschee served as head coach at MIAA rival Missouri Southern State University the past eight seasons after serving four seasons as an assistant and associate head coach for the Lions. He compiled
Pittburg State Head Coach Kim Anderson retires
Pittsburg State University men’s basketball head coach Kim Anderson announced today (Mar. 1) that he will retire from his coaching position. Anderson has led the Gorillas the past five seasons (2018-2022). He finished his decorated 20-year head coaching career with a 365-238 overall record. “After 20 years as a head coach and 40 years total
Lavery elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Emporia State
Emporia State men’s basketball coach Craig Doty has announced Evan Lavery has been elevated to associate head coach. “When we hired Coach Lavery three years ago I told him we would name him associate head coach once we got the program to .500 in the MIAA,” Doty stated. “While we achieved that goal this year, the
McLeroy named Assistant Coach at Newman University
Newman Men’s Basketball announces the addition of Kyle McLeroy as Assistant Coach for the 2021-2022 campaign. McLeroy comes to the Jets from Dallas Baptist University where he served as Graduate Assistant for two seasons. The Patriots were 21-9 in year one and landed a berth in the NCAA tournament. In 2020-2021 Kyle helped DBU return
Emporia State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Emporia State head coach Craig Doty has announced three additions to the Hornet men’s basketball staff. Tyler Long and Maurice Jackson join the staff for the first time while Justin Tucek returns to the Hornets after a year away. “We would like to welcome Tyler Long and Maurice Jackson to our staff and welcome home Justin
DePriest returns to MSSU MBB program
The Missouri Southern men’s basketball program has added a familiar face to the coaching staff as Jamahl DePriest returns to MSSU as an assistant coach for the Green and Gold. DePriest replaces Paul McMahon who left the program to pursue other career opportunities. “I’m excited to bring Coach DePriest back to Missouri Southern,” said head
Perry Stevenson joins MWSU MBB staff
Missouri Western men’s basketball head coach Will Martin has completed his coaching staff for the 2021-22 season. Ty Danielson is back on the bench for the second straight season as an assistant coach; Jon Hood was hired as an assistant coach earlier this month and now Perry Stevenson will be assisting Martin during the upcoming