Following up on my report from earlier today (NAIA DIRT)… Cody Henson is officially out as the head basketball coach at NAIA Central Baptist College (AR) and has been replaced by Rashad Allen, who was an assistant coach with the program last season. Here’s the official statement from CBC: Central Baptist College athletic director Lyle
NAIA DIRT: Spring Arbor set to hire Pigatti as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that coaching veteran John Pigatti will be named as the new head basketball coach at NAIA Spring Arbor College (MI). Pigatti had spent the past 20 seasons as the head coach at NJCAA D2 South Suburban College (IL) where he won nearly 600 games. This past season, South
Tyler Parker named Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M Texarkana
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Athletics has announced the hiring of Tyler Parker as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Parker comes to A&M-Texarkana with an impressive coaching resume that includes experience at every level of collegiate basketball. Known throughout college basketball for his ability to develop student-athletes, recruit high-level talent, and build successful programs, Parker brings
NAIA NEWS: Dooley resigns at Baker, Scheer elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Baker University has announced a transition in leadership of its men’s basketball program as Sean Dooley has resigned after 14 seasons as head coach, while former Wildcats player and assistant coach Trent Scheer has been named the program’s new head coach. Dooley concludes a 14-year tenure at Baker after establishing himself as one of the
NAIA NEWS: Brubaker named Head Basketball Coach at Southeastern University
Southeastern University Director of Athletics Drew Watson has announced the hiring of Cale Brubaker as the next head coach of the Fire men’s basketball program. Brubaker brings nearly a decade of collegiate coaching experience to Lakeland, having coached at the NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, and NAIA levels. Throughout his career, he has been
DAILY DIRT – 7/14/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that the search at D3 Maine Farmington has been narrowed to three, with on campus interviews being held this week. It sounds like the finalists are: Johns Hopkins Associate Head Coach Jack Barrett, Former Dartmouth, Stonehill and Brandeis assistant Josh Einhorn, and a current head coach in the
Houston Smith added to Spartanburg Methodist Basketball Staff
Spartanburg Methodist College head men’s basketball coach Blake Jackson has announced the addition of Houston Smith to the Pioneers coaching staff. Smith arrives at SMC after serving as assistant on the national team at Southeastern Prep during the 2025-26 season and the head coach to the post grad team. He was actively involved in aspects of the
NAIA NEWS: Welty departs Southeastern; Named Head Basketball Coach at MidAmerica Nazarene
MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) Director of Athletics Ryan Thompson has officially named Hudson Welty as the head coach of the Pioneer men’s basketball program. Welty returns to his alma mater after previously serving as both a player and assistant coach. Welty played for former head coach Rocky Lamar from 2014-18 before returning to Olathe as
NAIA DIRT: MidAmerica Nazarene set to open; Hepker taking D1 assistant spot
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Adam Hepker is departing as the head men’s basketball coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University and will be making the jump to the NCAA Division I level as an assistant coach. It sounds like he informed his team of this move last night. Hepker took
NAIA NEWS: Deer resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Columbia College (SC)
Columbia College head men’s basketball coach Jake Deer has resigned as the head coach of the Koala basketball program, Director of Athletics Glen Crawford announced Wednesday. Deer will be pursuing future career opportunities moving forward. Coach Deer was named the first-ever men’s basketball coach in school history as he was tapped to start the program
Moser named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Oklahoma City U
Oklahoma City announced the hiring of head men’s basketball coach Tim Moser, bringing in an experienced NCAA coach to lead the defending Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament champions in 2026-27. “We are excited to welcome Coach Moser to our OCU athletic family,” said OCU Director of Athletics Sadiaa Jones. “His talents as a coach, his work ethic,
NAIA DIRT: Spring Arbor opens for second time this off-season
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) After taking over the program back on May 27th, it appears that Mark DeLaney is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Spring Arbor College. There has been no announcement made, but DeLaney has been scrubbed from the SAU website, and his introductory press release from last month has