Steve Ernst has informed the administration at DIII Olivet College that he intends to resign. The move should be finalized by the end of the week. Ernst wraps up his tenure at Olivet with at 37-41 record (13-14 this season). Last year, his team finished 16-11 and advanced to the MIAA Championship game. More on
REPORT: DII Pittsburg State (KS) Assistant Placed on Leave
According to a report by KOAM, Pittsburg State (KS) assistant coach Jon Gillam has been placed on administrative leave. He reportedly directed a racial slur towards the Central Missouri basketball staff during a game on January 12th. Interestingly enough, Gillam played collegiately at Central Missouri where he won a DII National Championship as a senior
Emporia State Basketball Staff Update
Emporia State men’s basketball coach Craig Doty has rounded out his coaching staff with the addition of three new coaches. Tyler Bredehoeft, Chase Dippel, and Brian Morton will all be joining the program for the 2018-19 season. “I am excited to be adding three additional quality coaches to our staff,” Doty stated. “I have known
Will Martin Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Missouri Western
Missouri Western head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks has announced the hiring of Will Martin as assistant coach. “To say Coach Martin is a perfect fit for what we are trying to do here at Missouri Western would be a massive understatement,” Wicks said. “I have five key components that I look for in someone
Evan Lavery Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Emporia State
A duo that combined to win two national championships in three years will be reunited as Emporia State men’s basketball coach Craig Doty has announced the hiring of Evan Lavery as his lead assistant coach for the Hornets. After spending three years on Doty’s staff at Rock Valley College, Lavery has spent the last two
Missouri Western Men’s Basketball Coach Brett Weiberg Resigns
Missouri Western State University Director of Athletics Josh Looney announced Thursday that the University has accepted the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Brett Weiberg. Weiberg spent five seasons (2013-18) as head coach at MWSU and compiled a 47-93 overall record, including a 29-69 mark in MIAA play. “Brett has led our men’s basketball program with high
Dan Hays Joins Central Oklahoma Men’s Basketball Staff
The University of Central Oklahoma men’s basketball team has added coaching legend Dan Hays to its staff ahead of the 2017-18 season, head coach Tom Hankins announced Tuesday. Hays will serve in a volunteer assistant role. “We are extremely excited to have Coach Hays join our team,” Hankins said. “He brings a great wealth of experience
Kim Anderson Announces Pittsburg State Staff
Following up on what I mentioned in yesterday’s Daily Dirt…Kim Anderson has now officially added Jason Owens and Jon Gilliam to his staff at Pittsburg State. Here is the official press release by the college: Pittsburg State University men’s basketball coach Kim Anderson announced the completion of his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Most
Nate Kennedy Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northeastern State
Northeastern State has hired Nate Kennedy as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball program, head coach Mark Downey announced on Wednesday. Kennedy and Downey are no strangers to each other, with the pair working together at the University of Charleston and later at the University of West Alabama. “Nate has the two qualities, among
Liam Simmons Promoted to Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southwest Baptist
Southwest Baptist University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Clark Sheehy has announced the promotion of Liam Simmons to Associate Head Basketball Coach. Coach Simmons has been instrumental in the development of the SBU Men’s Basketball Program. In 2016-17, the Bearcats advanced to back to postseason play and had their first winning season in five years. “We
Kevin Muff Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State University athletic director Jim Johnson announced that he has accepted the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Kevin Muff. Muff led the Gorillas the past seven seasons (2011-17), compiling a 97-102 (.487) record in his tenure at Pitt State. His 2016-17 squad wrapped up a 5-22 season on Feb. 25. Muff, a native
Isaac Loechle Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Adrian College
Isaac Loechle has been named as an assistant basketball coach at Adrian College. He was most recently an assistant coach at 2016 NAIA National Runner-Up University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind., for a short stint this past spring and summer. His responsibilities included guard skill development, camp coordinator, and recruiting coordinator. Prior to