Langston University has announced an extension to retain head men’s basketball coach Chris Wright for the next four years, after a remarkable first season with the Lions. The contract extension will be ratified by the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents in April. “I have never witnessed this magnitude of a program shift in one year,” said Director
Small College Dirt…
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have teased these moves on Twitter over the past few days – following up on them now…
NAIA DIRT: Midway U (KY) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Joe Krupinski is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Midway University (KY). This past season, Krupinski’s Eagles went 16-12 (11-7 RSC). The veteran coach had been at Midway for the past seven seasons, and was the head coach at St. Catharine
Isakson named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA University of Providence
J.C. Isakson has been named the new University of Providence Men’s basketball coach, replacing Steve Keller who announced his retirement following this past season. Isakson is no stranger to Montana basketball, having grown up at Augusta, before playing for Keller at Montana Western. He coached at Glacier High School (Kalispell, Mont.) in 2013, spent the 2014-2016 seasons
NAIA DIRT: Oklahoma Panhandle State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Mark Laird is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at NAIA Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Laird had spent the past four seasons as the head coach at OPSU, where he went 24-74, including a 2-26 (1-21) record this past year. Last season was his best with
Williams steps down at NAIA Northwestern Ohio
Northwestern Ohio has announced that Caleb Williams will be leaving his post as the Racers’ head men’s basketball coach after six seasons at the helm. Williams noted that the time felt right to make a change and he is looking forward to the next chapter in his life. During his six seasons with UNOH, Williams
Larsen resigns at NAIA Montana Western
I teased this one a bit on Twitter earlier this morning. It’s now official – here’s the release from Montana Western… Montana Western Director of Athletics Michael Feuling announced Friday, March 3 that Mike Larsen has decided to step down from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Larsen recently completed his fifth season at the helm of
Tighe named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Dakota State
Dakota State University has announced the hiring of Darren Tighe as the next men’s basketball head coach. Director of Athletics Jeff Dittman made the announcement Tuesday. Tighe will begin his duties immediately. He will succeed long-time head coach Gary Garner, whose 198 victories is second all-time in DSU men’s basketball program history. Coach Garner retires after
Hill resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Culver-Stockton College
Culver-Stockton College has announced that Aaron Hill is leaving his post as the head men’s basketball coach of the Wildcat program after five years in Canton. Hill cited a chance to spend more time with his young, growing family as he pursues a professional opportunity outside of coaching. Hill posted a 49-85 overall record in five
NAIA DIRT: Long-time D1 assistant O’Dowd out as Head Coach at Bethany College (KS)
I can confirm that Dan O’Dowd is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Bethany College (KS). He had served as the Swedes head coach since 2017. Prior to hs time at Bethany, O’Dowd worked as a D1 assistant at North Texas, Texas at San Antonio, Arizona State, and Mississippi, and as a
NAIA NEWS: Florida Memorial’s Al-Ameen resigns
Florida Memorial University head men’s basketball coach Ansar Al-Ameen announced that he is stepping down to pursue other opportunities in basketball after five seasons at the helm. “I loved my time at FMU and can’t wait to witness the growth and elevation of the University,” said Al-Ameen. “We won a championship together at FMU and we have
Von Vogt to step down as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Jessup University
When the final horn sounds on the 2022-23 season, it will mark the end of a historic era of Jessup Men’s Basketball. Lance Von Vogt, who took the job ahead of the 2013-2014 season, has announced he will be stepping down at the end of the year to focus on his duties as Jessup’s Director of