Edward Waters University (EWU) announced today that Todd Day—former NBA standout, University of Arkansas All-American, McDonald’s All American, and championship-winning collegiate head coach—has been appointed Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2025–2026 season, effective November 18, 2025. Day enters the role as one of the most accomplished basketball figures ever to lead the Tigers
Kelan Jones named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Texas College
Texas College has announced the appointment of Coach Kelan Jones as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Steers basketball program. A native of Dallas, Texas, Coach Jones brings more than two decades of experience in athletics, education, and player development to the position. A proven
Flynn promoted to Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Crowley’s Ridge College
Story Courtesy: Wil Teague, CRC Sports Information Director, Crowley’s Ridge College’s head men’s basketball coach, Chris Perkins, has announced the promotion of Brady Flynn from assistant coach to associate head coach for the Pioneers men’s basketball program. “Coach Flynn has raised the bar of Pioneer basketball here at Crowley’s Ridge College,” Perkins said. “With his
Mitchell named Interim Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Voorhees University
Voorhees University has announced the appointment of Derrick Mitchell as Interim Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Mitchell, who previously led the Tigers from 2014 to 2020, returns to Denmark after a successful stint at Wiley University. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Mitchell back to the Voorhees family,” said Charlene Johnson, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Hardy promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Indiana University Kokomo
Indiana University Kokomo men’s basketball head coach Eric Echelbarger has announced that Lennon Hardy has been promoted to assistant coach after serving as a student assistant coach for the past four seasons. “Coach Hardy has been a major contributor to our program since he arrived as a freshman in 2021,” said Echelbarger. “Now an IU Kokomo graduate,
Mason added as Assistant Basketball Coach at NAIA Rust College
Rust College has announced the hiring of Scotty Mason as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Mason brings more than 20 years of experience as a basketball trainer and coach, with a career dedicated to developing athletes in all fundamental aspects of the game. His expertise includes shooting, passing, defense, ball handling, rebounding, conditioning, and coordination,
Conley departs D3 Manchester; Named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA University of Saint Francis
The University of Saint Francis has named Nate Conley as the next head coach of the Cougars’ men’s basketball program. Conley succeeds Chad LaCross, who served as head coach for 15 years and retired as the winningest men’s basketball coach in school history. “After a very thorough search and speaking with a lot of really good
Mitchell promoted to Co-Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Xavier University of Louisiana
Xavier University of Louisiana announced the promotion of Tyrone Mitchell to co-head coach of men’s basketball, effective immediately. Mitchell will share the workload with Alfred Williams, the head coach since 2016. Williams also will be known as co-head coach. “We are thrilled to announce Coach Tyrone Mitchell’s promotion to co-head coach of Gold Rush basketball,”
Wilmore resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA West Virginia Tech
George Wilmore has announced he will be stepping down as head basketball coach at NAIA West Virginia Tech to pursue new opportunities. Wilmore first joined the WVU Tech sidelines as an assistant coach before taking over the program’s top spot. In his time as head coach, he guided the Golden Bears to a winning record
OFFICIAL: Saint Francis Men’s Basketball Coach Chad LaCross Announces Retirement
I mentioned this move earlier this morning (NAIA DIRT). It’s now official – here’s the official statement from NAIA Saint Francis on the retirement of head basketball coach Chad LaCross: Chad LaCross, the winningest coach in Saint Francis men’s basketball history, announced Thursday that he is retiring as head coach, effective Sept. 8. He has
Miller promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Montana Tech
Montana Tech has promoted Tyler Miller to associate head coach of the men’s basketball program, recognizing his impact since joining the Orediggers in 2020. As the program’s lead assistant, Miller has played a pivotal role in guiding Tech to 96 wins over four seasons, while helping capture three Frontier Conference regular-season and tournament championships. His
NAIA DIRT: Saint Francis (IN) Head Basketball Coach Chad LaCross set to announce retirement later today
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that University of Saint Francis (IN) head basketball Chad LaCross will announce his retirement, with a statement scheduled to be released later this morning. LaCross has been the head coach at USF for the past 15 season, where he has won over 300 games. He has also led