Brandon McGruder has been selected as head men’s basketball coach at Mayville State University. He has served in the position in an interim capacity since November of 2022. He will continue to do so until July 1 when his new contract goes into effect. With McGruder at the helm during the 2022-23 season, the Mayville
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Pack named Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky Christian
Kentucky Christian University has announced the appointment of Charlie Pack as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Pack has shown exemplary leadership skills and player development during his time as Interim head coach, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the KCU Athletics family. With his appointment, we look forward to the growth of
OFFICIAL: Westerlund takes over at NAIA UNOH
HoopDirt.com first mentioned this one yesterday (NAIA DIRT). The hiring of Richard Westerlund at NAIA University of Northern Ohio is now official – here’s the release: The University of Northwestern Ohio is proud to announce the hiring of Richard Westerlund as the new Head Men’s Basketball coach for the Racers. Westerlund takes over the program
OFFICIAL: Thomas takes over at NAIA Florida Memorial
In yesterday’s NAIA DIRT, I mentioned that Delano Thomas would be hired as the new head basketball coach ay NAIA Florida Memorial. This move has now been made official – here’s the press release from the school: Florida Memorial announces the hiring of NAIA National Championship coach Delano Thomas as men’s head basketball coach. The
NAIA Bethany College hires Flemmer as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Bethany College and the Department of Athletics are pleased to announce Trevor Flemmer has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the Swedes. “I want to thank President Mauch and Athletic Director Laura Moreno for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead the men’s basketball program here at Bethany College,” said newly-named Head Men’s Basketball
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Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things from the NAIA level. I have heard from multiple sources that NAIA Florida Memorial will hire DeLano Thomas as their new head basketball coach. Thomas had been the head coach at Shawnee State (OH) since 2017, and captured the 2020-2021 NAIA National Championship. An official announcement is expected
NAIA Culver-Stockton hires Hobbs as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Dorian Hobbs, Jr., a former Culver-Stockton College player and assistant coach, will be returning to the college as the new head coach for the men’s basketball program, Athletic Director Pat Atwell announced Wednesday afternoon. Hobbs has spent the last two seasons with the coaching staff at Millikin University, helping lead the Big Blue earn
HoopDirt.com 2022-23 NAIA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 28, 2023 Langston University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Wright has been named as the HoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2022-23 college basketball season. Wright qualified for this award by earning the HoopDirt.com / Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week 4 of the season. In just one
Belt named Head Basketball Coach at Oklahoma Panhandle State
Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU) has announced that Charles Belt has been named the next head coach of the men’s basketball program. Belt brings a wealth of experience and success to the Aggie program. He has spent the last four seasons as the head coach at William Woods University. Before that, Belt spent time as
NAIA DIRT: Cordaro resigns as Head Basketball Coach at LSU Alexandria
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one at 5:50am this morning on Twitter. Can finally run with it… Larry Cordaro has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA powerhouse LSU Alexandria. HoopDirt obtained the following statement: I’m grateful for my time at LSUA, however, to pursue my ultimate goals, I have decided
OFFICIAL: Franklin resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Simpson University
Following up on HoopDirt.com’s report from earlier today (NAIA DIRT). Simpson University has now released a statement on the resignation of head basketball coach Todd Franklin. Here’s the release: Earlier this week Simpson University accepted the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Franklin. Coach Franklin took over the men’s basketball program six years ago ahead
NAIA DIRT: Simpson U (CA) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Todd Franklin is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Simpson University (CA). Franklin was hired at Simpson, his alma mater back in 2017 after a long and successful run as a HS coach in California. In his 6-seasons at Simpson, Franklin went 72-68, with