Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Chris Dial has departed Texas A&M-San Antonio and has been named as the boy’s varsity basketball coach at St. Mark’s School of Texas. He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach David Smith. Dial was named as the inaugural head coach at San Antonio back in 2024 following
NAIA NEWS: Marshall named Assistant Basketball Coach at Friends
Friends University men’s basketball head coach Nick Jones has announced the hiring of Kellen Marshall as the program’s new assistant coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season. “I’m excited to welcome Kellen Marshall to our staff, said Jones. “Kellen brings a strong basketball foundation, having learned the game at a high level, along with a relentless
NAIA NEWS: Mitchell named Head Basketball Coach at Xavier University of Louisiana
Xavier University of Louisiana has named Tyrone Mitchell head coach of the Gold Rush men’s basketball program, elevating the longtime Xavier coach after more than a decade of helping build one of the NAIA’s most consistent programs. Mitchell, who served as co-head coach alongside Alfred “AJ” Williams during the 2025–26 season, enters his 12th season at Xavier
OFFICIAL: Pigatti named Head Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor
Following up on something that I first published on back on August 7th (NAIA DIRT)…John Pigatti has officially been named as the head basketball coach at NAIA Spring Arbor University. Here’s the release from SAU: Spring Arbor University has named John Pigatti, one of the nation’s most accomplished collegiate basketball coaches, as the next head
OFFICIAL: Henson out at Central Baptist; Allen elevated to Head Basketball Coach
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(NAIA DIRT)… Cody Henson is officially out as the head basketball coach at NAIA Central Baptist College (AR) and has been replaced by Rashad Allen, who was an assistant coach with the program last season.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