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
Langston extends Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Wright through 2027
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